We routinely desex dogs and cats as a day procedure at the clinic. Usually, we perform this procedure from 5-6 months of age, with some larger breed dogs waiting until 12-18 months.
Desexing can help to reduce straying and aggression and can also reduce the incidence of diseases such as testicular and mammary cancers, as well as pyometra (infection of the uterus).
Routine desexings can be booked for any weekday. Your pet can have dinner the night before and then all food removed before bedtime. Your pet can go home the same day and should be kept inside that night. Most animals are back to normal by the next day, however we recommend keeping them quiet and confined for 7-10 days post-operatively.
