Dog Desexing

Why is desexing your dog so important?

Besides the fact that there are too many puppies and dogs with no homes, there are other benefits to desexing your pup.

Desexing prevents pregnancy and the oestrus cycle in female dogs. Stopping the oestrus cycle means no bleeding, and no male dogs trying to get to your dog during “heat”.
Your male dog’s testosterone can cause behavioural issues. The testosterone levels of neutered dogs are lower than that of their un-neutered counterparts. Higher testosterone levels may be responsible for increased aggression in male dogs.
Intact dogs tend to wander or escape in their efforts to find a mate. Dogs out of their yard are at risk of running away or being hit by a car. Desexing your dog helps keeps them safe in your yard.
Male dogs use their urine to mark their territory, which is why there is a pungent smell. Desexing usually prevents the strong smell and excessive marking behaviours.
Removing your dog’s reproductive organs removes the risk of them developing health complications or illnesses in those organs.

Why is desexing your dog so important?

Besides the fact that there are too many puppies and dogs with no homes, there are other benefits to desexing your pup.

Desexing prevents pregnancy and the oestrus cycle in female dogs. Stopping the oestrus cycle means no bleeding, and no male dogs trying to get to your dog during “heat”.
Your male dog’s testosterone can cause behavioural issues. The testosterone levels of neutered dogs are lower than that of their un-neutered counterparts. Higher testosterone levels may be responsible for increased aggression in male dogs.
Intact dogs tend to wander or escape in their efforts to find a mate. Dogs out of their yard are at risk of running away or being hit by a car. Desexing your dog helps keeps them safe in your yard.
Male dogs use their urine to mark their territory, which is why there is a pungent smell. Desexing usually prevents the strong smell and excessive marking behaviours.
Removing your dog’s reproductive organs removes the risk of them developing health complications or illnesses in those organs.

Is desexing your dog safe?

Yes. Not only is it safe, it is what the experts recommend. Research shows that dogs that are desexed live longer and healthier lives. Of course, there is a risk of a reaction to the anaesthesia, but healthy dogs get through the surgery and recover just fine. It is a simple procedure that is routinely done, it is simple and quick too.

To desex a female dog the vet removes the ovaries and the uterus, it is also known as spaying your dog. Qualified and experienced vets do the procedure in a sterile surgical suite. Of course, every dog is different. The recovery time is dependent on the age and health of your pet, but on average recovery takes between 10 – 14 days.

Male dogs are neutered; the process involves a simple incision and the removal of both of the testicles. Without the testicles, male dogs are unable to reproduce with a female dog and make puppies. Depending on the overall size and health of your dog, it takes between 3 and 7 days to recover.

Male and female dogs and puppies are under anaesthetic during the desexing procedure. Dogs are examined before any anaesthetic drug is given, to make sure your doggo is fit and healthy with no underlying problems. We monitor your dog during the entire procedure for any signs of discomfort or distress.