Why should I de-sex my pet?

De-sexing (spaying or castration) reduces the risk of a number of diseasess that may affect your pet.

Spaying reduces the risk of mammary tumours (which can be life threatening, just like breast cancer in women). It can also prevent tumours developing in the ovaries, uterus and cervix, as well as preventing pyometra, a gross infection of the uterus.

Castration reduces the risk of prostatic disease and perianal tumours and eliminates the risk of testicular cancers.

De-sexing may also be recommended for your pet to prevent hereditary diseases being passed on, or for treatment of some diseases such as prostatic hypertrophy or pyometra.

De-sexing removes the sexual urge from your pet. Castration helps to control male dominance aggression problems and also reduces their wandering instincts if a female dog in the neighbourhood is on heat.

Tomcats have a tendency to roam and fight with other cats which can lead to other medical implications such as cat bite abscesses and FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus).

De-sexing prevents unwanted pregnancies in females. This is especially important for cats, as it is not always possible to tell when she is ‘on call’. In female dogs, de-sexing automatically stops their heat cycle and the associated bleeding and attention from male dogs.

When and how can my pet be de-sexed?

The best time to get your pet de-sexed is between 4 and 6 months of age . Temporary or semi-permanent control can be effected by the use of certain drugs; however, surgical de-sexing is permanent.

At Randwick Vet the price of de-sexing your pet includes:

• A pre-anaesthetic physical examination
• Pre-anaesthetic blood work to monitor kidney and liver functions
• General anaesthetic
• Surgical de-sexing
• Hospital stay - females stay overnight for monitoring
• Post-operative medication - take home pain relief
• Recheck visit in 7 days
• Suture removal

For more information about our surgical procedures and what to expect when your pet has surgery, please visit our Surgery page.

How much does it cost?

Please contact us either via "make a booking" or by calling 93981222