Puppies and kittens may be adorable, but many people don’t have the time, money or space to look after litters of small cats or dogs. If you want to avoid unwanted pregnancies, then it’s essential that you arrange to have your pets spayed or neutered by a professional vet.
This procedure might seem daunting, but it can be carried out pain free and the utmost care is taken to ensure your pet lives a long and happy life. If you’ve recently brought home a new pet and have no plans to breed them in the future, see below for our guide to pet neutering.
What does neutering mean?
Neutering is a general term used to describe the surgical removal of reproductive organs in cats or dogs. It’s sometimes called spaying (in reference to female animals) but neutering can refer to male or female cats and dogs. Neutering helps to prevent uterine infections in female animals and it can help regulate your pet’s behaviour.
Your pets may display unwanted behaviours when in heat, such as urinating inside the house or becoming more aggressive and territorial. Neutering can alleviate these issues and ensure your pet is calm and content.
The procedure
Neutering is an operation which removes the testicles in male animals, and the ovaries and uterus of female animals. The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic and can usually be completed in as little as five to twenty minutes. Animals feel no pain during the procedure but they may be a little uncomfortable for a few days afterwards.
Aftercare
It takes around 14 days for your cat or dog's incisions to heal and they may need to wear a plastic cone to keep them from interfering with the stitches. Their appetite should return to normal after 24 hours and you should monitor their water intake to prevent vomiting.
Ensure you have a quiet, comfortable space for your pet to relax and recover, and keep activity to a minimum for the first seven days. This means shorter walks for your dog and no ‘rough and tumble’ play until your pet has healed.
If you’re looking to prevent unwanted pet pregnancies, get in touch for neutering services from the experts at Market Cross Veterinary Clinic. Our family-run clinic offers neutering for both dogs and cats, and our team will always go above and beyond to make sure your beloved pets are comfortable and well cared for. Our neutering services are pain free and you can be sure that your beloved animals are in good hands, so give us a call today or visit our website
to find out more.