Desexing or neutering your pet is a surgical procedure that prevents them from being able to reproduce. In male pets it is commonly referred to as “castration”, and in female pets as “speying”. This is the most frequent surgery performed by our vets, and generally your pet is home by the evening of surgery.
Desexing is a safe and routine procedure that offers important health and behavioural benefits for both male and female dogs. Dinner can be given to the patient the night before the procedure, but then the patient should be fasted from 8pm. Water is always fine to offer. On the day of surgery, your dog will be admitted in the morning, receive a full health check, and be placed under a general anaesthetic while the procedure is performed by our experienced veterinary team. Pain relief is provided before, during, and after surgery to keep your dog as comfortable as possible. Most dogs are able to go home the same day. Aftercare is an important part of recovery and includes keeping your dog calm and rested, limiting exercise for 10–14 days, and preventing licking or chewing at the incision site by using an Elizabethan collar if needed. Owners will need to monitor the wound daily for redness, swelling, or discharge, administer prescribed medications as directed, and attend any recommended follow-up appointments. With proper care, most dogs recover quickly and return to their normal routine within a short period of time.
Desexing is a routine and important procedure that provides lifelong health and behavioural benefits for cats. In male cats, desexing helps reduce spraying, fighting, roaming, and the risk of injuries and disease transmission, while in female cats it prevents unwanted litters and greatly reduces the risk of uterine infections and mammary cancer. As with dogs, dinner can be given to the patient the night before the procedure, but then the patient should be fasted from 8pm. Water is always fine to offer. On the day of surgery, your cat will receive a thorough health check and be placed under a general anaesthetic, with pain relief provided throughout the procedure to ensure comfort. Most cats return home the same day. After surgery, owners should keep their cat indoors, warm, and quiet, monitor the incision daily, prevent licking or chewing at the surgical site, and administer any prescribed medications as directed. With appropriate aftercare, most cats recover quickly and return to their normal routine within a few days.
Desexing in rabbits and guinea pigs can provide important health and behavioural benefits, including reducing hormone-related behaviours and lowering the risk of certain reproductive diseases; however, it is important for owners to understand that the anaesthetic and surgical risks are slightly higher than those for dogs and cats. These species have unique physiology and require specialised care, which is why procedures are performed with tailored anaesthetic protocols and close monitoring by our experienced veterinary team. Unlike dogs and cats, rabbits and guinea pigs must not be fasted prior to surgery, as continuous food intake is essential for normal gut function; access to food and water should be maintained until admission unless otherwise directed by our veterinarians. On the day of the procedure, pain relief is provided and most patients return home the same day. Careful aftercare at home, including monitoring appetite, droppings, activity levels, and the surgical site, is vital to ensure a smooth recovery.
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