Desexing

Desexing for your pet

Desexing or neutering involves removing part of a pet’s reproductive system so that they can’t have babies.

Usually we perform this procedure are dogs and cats but other animals like rabbits and ferrets can also be desexed. In female animals it is called a “spey” and in males it is referred to as “castration”.

Why desex my pet at Vets of Geelong?

Desexing ultimately prevents unwanted pregnancies in female cats and dogs. It helps stop unwanted attention from males and reduces the wandering instinct.

There are also health benefits associated with desexing. Desexing actually reduces the risk of cancers in both males and females, as well as other life threatening conditions such as pyometra.

With the large number of strays and abandoned animals euthanised every year we recommend you desex your pet. Maximum benefits are achieved if desexing is done at a young age.

We only use state of the art anaesthetics and our local suburb vets are very experienced in desexing surgery – your pet will be in the safest of hands.

Is desexing necessary?

Pet desexing plays a vital role in promoting responsible pet ownership and improving the lives of animals. By desexing your pet, you help prevent unplanned litters, ensuring that every animal has the opportunity to find a loving home and live a happy, healthy life.

Pet desexing also contributes to your pet’s overall well-being, reducing the risk of certain health issues and unwanted behaviors. By making this compassionate choice, you’re helping to create a brighter future for pets and supporting a community where every animal is valued and cared for.

Aside from just dog neutering and cat desexing in Geelong, our vet clinics also neuter pets like rabbits and ferrets guinea pigs to avoid unwanted litters and interbreeding.