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.
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 and aggressive 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?
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Male |
Female |
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Cat |
From four months |
From four months |
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Dog |
From six months although we will consider your pet’s weight, breed and behaviour |
Pre-season or at least three months after season |
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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