Desexing
A straightforward procedure that helps protect your pet’s health and prevent unwanted litters, delivered with a caring, considered approach focused on their comfort and recovery.
Desexing and Surgical Care
Desexing is a routine procedure that supports your pet’s long-term health and wellbeing. Our team takes a careful, considered approach, providing clear guidance before surgery and attentive care throughout recovery.
We’ll guide you on the right timing, explain what to expect, and help you feel confident caring for your pet at home. Our focus is on safety, comfort, and a smooth recovery at every stage.
We generally recommend desexing between 8 and 14 months, depending on breed, and reiterate that pets are never too old to be desexed.
Why we recommend desexing
Desexing is a routine procedure that supports your pet’s health, behaviour, and overall wellbeing, while helping prevent unwanted litters. We’ll guide you on the right timing and support you through each step.
Benefits of Desexing:
Prevents unwanted litters
Can reduce roaming and some hormone-driven behaviours
Often helps make multi-pet households easier to manage
May help reduce urine marking and spraying around the home
Removes the risk of unplanned pregnancies and their complications
Part of responsible pet ownership and community pet care
Desexing Care Overview
Desexing is a routine procedure, and we’ll keep each step clear and manageable, helping you choose the right timing, prepare for surgery day, and support your pet’s recovery at home.
Pre-surgery advice
We provide information on how to prepare your pet for surgery, including fasting instructions and what to bring on the day.
Care on the day
On surgery day, our veterinary team performs the procedure with continuous monitoring and support through recovery.
Aftercare at home
We provide clear guidance on what to expect after surgery, how to keep your pet comfortable, and when to contact us with any concerns.