Desexing
Desexing is one of the best and easiest things you can do as a pet owner to keep your pet healthy and happy. As well as stopping pregnancies, desexing your dog or cat also protects them from a range of diseases and addresses some behavioural problems. For a detailed discussion on desexing and help determine what is right for you and your pet, listen to this podcast with our specialist in small animal reproduction Dr Stuart Mason by clicking here.
Desexing at Doncaster Vet
Our experienced vets perform routine desexing procedures on dogs and cats every day. All of our patients receive the very best care during their hospital stay as well as after-care once they leave.
Our desexing process
After an initial check up with one of our vets, you can book your pet in to be desexed.
Our desexing surgeries are performed on weekdays
Patients are admitted in the morning between 7.30 and 8am
Patients must be fasted - no eating within the previous 12 hours
You will need to sign a surgical admissions form before we admit your pet
Patients are provided with pain relief which is included in the desexing cost
We offer a pre surgical blood test and fluids during surgery
Some patients are sent home with an elizabethan collar to prevent licking stitches
You will be provided with a desexing certificate
No stitches need to be removed, all of our desexing procedures are performed with dissolving buried sutures.
All of our female desexing’s are performed laparoscopically, more information can be found here.
Do you want to book your pet in for desexing or talk to one of our friendly nurses about desexing your pet?
Dog desexing
We recommend desexing your pets after puberty; either after their heat period in females or after 18-24 months in males. During your puppy’s first vet consultation, the vet will take you through the procedure and the best time to desex your pet. This may differ depending on the dog breed or the health of the dog.
Female dog desexing
We perform ovariectomies in female dogs which involves removal of the ovaries to stop ovulation. Desexing is very important for female dogs.
Not only does ovariectomising your dog preventing pregnancy, it reduces the chances of mammary tumour formation and removes the risk of pyometra.
Male Dog Desexing
Desexing a male dog involves removing the testicles. It is very beneficial for male dogs as it protects them from testicular cancer and development of prostate disease. There is no protection though from prostate cancer with desexing.
Large Dog Desexing
For large dog breeds, we recommend desexing male dogs once they are almost fully grown. Female dogs should be spayed before their first season regardless of their size as the procedure takes a lot longer and carries more risk after it. Speak to our vet if you would like to know more about desexing large dogs.
Cat desexing
Cats can reproduce several times a year with litters ranging from 2 to 5. With the majority of animals in shelters being cats, it is very important to desex them.
Female Cat Desexing
Female kittens can reproduce from 4 months of age. When a female cat is in season, she is extremely vocal and can display unwanted behaviours such as marking her territory with urine and generally being overly affectionate. Desexing prevents these behaviours and also keeps Tom cats away.
Spaying a cat before her first cycle significantly reduces the risk of mammary tumours and infections in the uterus. De-sexing avoids unwanted kittens, reduces the number of strays and dumping of unwanted cats.
Male Cat Desexing
Leaving a male cat un-desexed can lead to numerous unwanted behaviours such as aggression and urine spraying. Entire male cats also are at risk of injuries due to fights and road accidents from roaming to look for female cats. Desexing a male cat is a quick and easy surgery, and they can usually go home the same day as their desexing procedure.
Kitten desexing
We recommend desexing your kitten at around 4-5 months but kittens can be desexed as young as 8 weeks.
