Neutering

This can be done from 6 months of age, regardless of male or female. If female puppies have come into season by this point you should wait for 3-4 months and have her neutered between seasons.

Why should I have my pet neutered?

Orchidectomy (castration or removal of testicles) of your male pet prevents unwanted babies, sexual behaviour, aggression, roaming, prostate and testicular tumours and conditions relating to male hormones in your pet’s future. Therefore we advise you to neuter your male pet at the earliest opportunity for the health of your pet.

Ovariohysterectomy (spaying or removal of ovaries and womb) of your female pet prevents unwanted babies, inconvenience of seasons 2-3 times a year, hormone related problems i.e. mammary tumours (breast cancer) and pyometra - a severe infection of the womb. Bitches with pyometra are spayed at an older age, when they are very sick therefore making the procedure more risky and potentially life threatening. Therefore we advise you to neuter your female pet at the earliest opportunity.