Did you know… neutering can have significant preventative health care benefits for your pet?
Whether you have a new puppy or kitten at home, or a slightly older, pet neutering can play an important part of their healthcare for a happy and healthy lifestyle. However, there are some important things to consider such as age, breed and behaviour. Our veterinary team will be able to discuss your pet as an individual to help you decide the best timing and method of neutering.
At Abbey House Vets, your pet is in the safest of hands. We have a team of experienced veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses along with the best facilities to ensure your pets are well looked after.
Benefits of pet neutering
Pet neutering is a surgical procedure performed under general anaesthesia to remove part or all of an animal’s reproductive organs, preventing them from reproducing. In males, it is called castration and in females, spaying.
- Prevents unwanted pregnancies and womb infections
- Can help prevent tumours and breast cancer
- Can also help prevent testicular cancer and prostate disease
- Assists in preventing roaming behaviour
- It’s normal to neuter! 86% of owned cats and 71% of owned dogs in the UK are neutered*
*PSDA Paws report 2020
What's the right age for pet neutering?
Cats
Can be neutered from four months.
Dogs
We are happy to discuss ideal age for individuals based on the latest evidence during a pre-neuter consultation as recommendations differ depending on size, breed and individual health.
Females should ideally be spayed 3 months after their season ends (when they’re not in heat or producing milk).
Males are often left intact until 18 months to allow full behavioural development, but can be neutered from 6 months if you prefer.
Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery
Lap-spay or Keyhole spay, is a mini-invasive and advanced technique for neutering your female dog and offers numerous benefits compared to the traditional spay technique.
Find out about Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery
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