Desexing
At East Doncaster Veterinary Hospital, we recommend desexing your pet (dogs, cats, and rabbits) from 6 months of age to promote their health and well-being. Our team of experienced veterinarians and veterinary nurses service the East Doncaster, Doncaster, Templestowe, Donvale, Park Orchids, Warrandyte, Bulleen, Blackburn and Eltham areas.
What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
Desexing procedures, including castration for male pets and spaying for females, are performed as day surgeries. This means your pet can go home the same day, with no overnight stay required.
Fasting
Cats and dogs are required to fast for 12 hours before surgery. However, rabbits should not be fasted.
Pain Relief
All pets receive appropriate pain relief during the procedure and post-surgery.
Post-Operative Care
We offer two post check-up appointments to monitor the healing and remove the sutures.
Why Desexing Your Dog Is Important
- Prevent Territorial Marking: Desexing significantly reduces the urge to mark territory.
- Behavioral Improvements: Desexing can help reduce aggression and unwanted behavior.
- Health Benefits: Reduces the risk of prostate issues, testicular cancer, and perianal hernias.
- Prevent Unwanted Pregnancies: Desexing prevents “heat” periods and unplanned pregnancies.
- Health Protection: Reduces the risk of uterine infections and pyometra, a life-threatening condition.
- Cancer Prevention: Spaying before the first season significantly lowers the risk of mammary cancer later in life.
Why Desexing Your Cat Is Important
- Prevent Unwanted Pregnancies: Avoid the stress and responsibility of managing litters of kittens.
- Reduce Territorial Marking: Unneutered male and female cats often spray to mark territory, which can be unpleasant and disruptive.
- Minimize Risk of Disease: Desexing helps reduce the chances of fighting and contracting diseases like Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia Virus, which can result in fatal illnesses.
- Reduce Cancer Risk: Desexing at 6 months lowers the risk of mammary cancer in females and uterine infections (e.g., pyometra), which can be fatal if untreated.