Desexing your pet

Welcoming a pet into your home is exciting and rewarding. Sometimes it is so exciting, people forget that there are certain responsibilities and commitments you need to make a priority. One of the things you need to consider as a responsible pet owner is desexing your puppy or kitten.

You should desex your pet as soon as is possible, if you get a kitten or a puppy there is no time to waste. Kittens become mature enough to have babies from about four months old. Pets need to be desexed from a young age, this is very important.

The main reasons to have your pets fixed are:

• Unwanted pregnancies. There are so many stray animals, and animals in shelters looking for homes that some parts of Australia are making it mandatory to desex your pets.
• There are certain health benefits to desexing your pet. Pet’s that have been fixed are less likely to suffer from tumours and cancers of the reproductive system.
• Behavioural issues. Both dogs and cats benefit from desexing when it comes to behavior. Male animals become less territorial and less likely to mark their territory or become aggressive.
• Stops wandering: both male and female animals are less prone to wandering if they have been fixed. Desexed animals are less likely to get into fights which may result in injury.
• Desexing your pet will save you money in the long run. The health benefits and reduced need for surgeries later on, can save you a lot of money in the future.
• Being part of the solution. Your area may not have mandatory desexing for animals, but getting your pet fixed at a young age means you do not contribute to the stray animal problem or the overcrowding at shelters.

Your furry friend deserves the best care during their procedure. The modern anaesthesia protocols keep your pet pain free and comfortable during the procedure. Your pet’s desexing will be a smooth experience in our modern theatre; with all the latest technology.

Your pet will have all the medication it needs after the surgery, thanks to our onsite dispensary. Desexing is a routine surgery that can be done in our hospital. The healing time for desexing is between 7 and 14 days for the incision. During this time you will need to keep the area dry and clean. Young animals bounce back very quickly, they will be quiet the day of the procedure but should return to their normal selves by the next day.

Contact our offices today to find out about having your pet desexed, or to make an appointment for more information.