Desexing your pet

Desexing is a surgical procedure that involves removal of part of an animal’s reproductive system so that it cannot breed.

Known as “spaying” for female animals and “castration” for male animals, desexing your pet is strongly recommended by Vaucluse Vets. 

Desexing not only prevents accidental pregnancies, but also has numerous other benefits including:

• Prevention of testicular and prostate cancer in males

• Reduction in mammary cancer and uterine infections (UTI) in females

• Decrease in aggression to other animals and humans

• Being less prone to wander

• Reduction in litters puts less strain on animal shelters

Many councils now require your pet to be desexed to qualify for reduced registration fees. Recovery time for pets after surgery is quick and your pet will maintain the same personality it had before surgery.

We generally recommend that you get your dog or cat desexed before 6 months. Vaucluse Vets provides services for dog desexing in Sydney. If your pet has not yet been desexed, please give Vaucluse Vets a call so we can discuss desexing plans.