What is Neutering?
Neutering is surgically preventing pets from reproducing. In males, the operation is called castration and in females it’s called spaying.
Surgery involves: with castration, both testicles are removed which takes away the main source of the male hormone testosterone. With spaying, both the ovaries and the uterus are removed which means the female is unable to become pregnant.
Both operations are carried out under general anaesthetic and although all surgical procedures have some risk, modern techniques are very safe. There will be some discomfort but dogs are given medication to control this and most of them are up and about just a few hours after they’ve had their operation.
When should I get my dog neutered?
Female dogs can be spayed from around 6 months old and health benefits can be reduced if you wait until your dog has had a season. Be aware though that some larger breeds can develop other problems if they are neutered too early, so please seek advice from your
vet.
Male dogs can be neutered from six to seven months old although the age can vary depending on their breed, so again, please speak to your vet. It is advisable not to leave it too late as the benefits associated with neutering can reduce.
Why should I get my dog neutered?
Effects on males
Unlikely to roam, so won't go missing, get hurt etc
Prevents frustration
Reduces prostate disease and some cancers
Reduces aggression towards other dogs and also prevents them being a target of aggression from others
Effects on females
Reduces risk of breast cancer and infection of the womb - in older dogs, these can be fatal
High risk to mum of pregnancy and birth
False pregnancy can occur causing medical and behaviour problems
Effects on you
They may want to express "their love" towards your furniture or family member
Females can attract males to your door
Having to look after your pregnant dog and the responsibility of her litter and finding homes - also large costs involved
Females on heat can be messy
Cost?
Costs can vary a lot depending on the sex and type of dog so please check with your vet.
Neutering can be a real benefit to both your pet and you!
It helps the growing crisis of pets being abandoned, dumped or given away because there aren’t enough homes to go
around.
Thousands of unwanted dogs are put to sleep every year because there aren’t enough homes for them.
Please help by neutering your dog.
Neutering is surgically preventing pets from reproducing. In males, the operation is called castration and in females it’s called spaying.
Surgery involves: with castration, both testicles are removed which takes away the main source of the male hormone testosterone. With spaying, both the ovaries and the uterus are removed which means the female is unable to become pregnant.
Both operations are carried out under general anaesthetic and although all surgical procedures have some risk, modern techniques are very safe. There will be some discomfort but dogs are given medication to control this and most of them are up and about just a few hours after they’ve had their operation.
When should I get my dog neutered?
Female dogs can be spayed from around 6 months old and health benefits can be reduced if you wait until your dog has had a season. Be aware though that some larger breeds can develop other problems if they are neutered too early, so please seek advice from your
vet.
Male dogs can be neutered from six to seven months old although the age can vary depending on their breed, so again, please speak to your vet. It is advisable not to leave it too late as the benefits associated with neutering can reduce.
Why should I get my dog neutered?
Effects on males
Unlikely to roam, so won't go missing, get hurt etc
Prevents frustration
Reduces prostate disease and some cancers
Reduces aggression towards other dogs and also prevents them being a target of aggression from others
Effects on females
Reduces risk of breast cancer and infection of the womb - in older dogs, these can be fatal
High risk to mum of pregnancy and birth
False pregnancy can occur causing medical and behaviour problems
Effects on you
They may want to express "their love" towards your furniture or family member
Females can attract males to your door
Having to look after your pregnant dog and the responsibility of her litter and finding homes - also large costs involved
Females on heat can be messy
Cost?
Costs can vary a lot depending on the sex and type of dog so please check with your vet.
Neutering can be a real benefit to both your pet and you!
It helps the growing crisis of pets being abandoned, dumped or given away because there aren’t enough homes to go
around.
Thousands of unwanted dogs are put to sleep every year because there aren’t enough homes for them.
Please help by neutering your dog.