What Is Neutering?
Neutering in male dogs is known as castration.
Neutering in female dogs is known as spaying.
Neutering is a routine procedure that involves removing your dog’s sex organs to prevent unwanted pregnancies, pregnancy-related illnesses, and conditions such as testicular, ovarian, and mammary cancers.
The male procedure is called castration, and the female procedure is called spaying.
What Are The Benefits Of Neutering Your Dog?
OVERALL
Neutered dogs have fewer medical problems, live longer on average, don’t add to the pet overpopulation problem, and make more loving and rewarding pets.
MALE
FEMALE
When Should I Neuter My Dog?
Most dogs can be neutered at around 6 months old.
It’s important to discuss the timing with your vet because it should always be based on the following:
Breed/size
Behaviour
Weight
Other health conditions
What Is The Difference In Procedures?
CASTRATION
Castration is the surgical removal of the testicles and is carried out in a minor operation under a general anaesthetic.
Usually, a dog is admitted to the clinic in the morning and collected later the same day.
He may have several dissolvable stitches, which will be dissolved in 3-6 months.
SPAYING
Spaying is the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus, commonly referred to as “neutering”.
Performed as a routine operation under general anaesthesia, the patient is usually admitted in the morning and is collected later the same day.
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Post Operative Care & Recovery
There are several things you can do to speed up the recovery process.
REST
After the surgery, your dog may still be a bit wobbly from the anaesthesia if you pick them up the same day.
They may be uncoordinated for the first few hours and appear “drunk.” Keep them safe in a small room and keep a close eye on them.
No stairs and no jumping!
MONITOR
Monitor the incision site.
To prevent licking and/or chewing at her incision site, it will be necessary to place a buster collar until the wound is healed. These are available from us at no extra cost.
Medical pet shirts are also available if this is preferred at an added cost.
WATCH
A little bit of blood may seep through the stitches. If it is just a few drops, keep an eye on it and make sure the bleeding stops within a minute or two.
If there is blood oozing out of the incision site that will not clot, come and see us immediately. They may have a bleeding disorder.
PREVENT
Opened stitches should be treated with urgency.
Some dogs may need to go under again to get the area stitched back up. Keep a close eye on your dog for the first few days and keep them quiet; a crate can be helpful.
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