Veterinary Dog Neutering
Neutering your pet neutering also called castration spaying and fixing is an operation carried out by a vet.
Veterinary dog neutering. Neutering large mixed breed dogs before they reach sexual maturity may triple the risk that they will go on to develop joint disease researchers have shown. Neutering is not a trivial procedure but the benefits outweigh the welfare implications. With castration both testicles are removed which takes away the main source of the male hormone testosterone. Important for non breeding pets neutering reduces the risk of diseases such as cancer and removes the risk of problems with the reproductive organs or accidental pregnancy.
I would recommend neutering the majority of small breed dogs at about one year old. Small breed dogs are less at risk of problems after neutering than large breed dogs. Female dog neutering or spaying a female animal involves removing the womb and ovaries an ovaro hysterectomy. Neutering provides a range of great benefits for both you and your dog and helps you keep your dog happy and healthy.
In males the operation is called castration and in females it s called spaying. We strongly support the practice of neutering cats and dogs to prevent the birth of unwanted kittens and puppies which can increase the stray population. Males are castrated whereby the testicles are surgically removed. During covid 19 lockdown your veterinary practice might not be able to offer routine procedures such as neutering.
It stops your pet from having unwanted litters and can prevent some really serious illnesses. Neutering also prevents the perpetuation of genetic defects. Early neutering large dogs may triple joint disease risk. They are much less likely to get cancer or joint problems and they mature earlier than larger breeds.
Both spaying and castration are done under a general anaesthetic and involve your dog staying with your local vets4pets as a day patient. Neutering is a surgical procedure to prevent your dog from reproducing. Want to find out more. Neutering means surgically preventing pets from reproducing.
This means you can safely neuter them at a younger age. Neutering is a routine procedure at all our surgeries and our vets will discuss the most appropriate neutering timescale and approach for your pet.