Neutering Pets - Animal Sitting

Neutering lowdown

Neutering can help reduce the huge number of unwanted pets.
Female animals are spayed – this means the womb and the ovaries are removed.
Male animals are castrated – this means the testicles are removed.
Operations should be straightforward – they are carried out under general anaesthetic and animals usually recover quickly.
Some pets may have a tendency to put on weight after neutering. This can be controlled by providing an appropriate diet; talk to your vet about this.
Whilst some owners decide to neuter their pet for behavioural reasons (e.g. to reduce urine marking or roaming), it is not possible to accurately predict the after-effects of neutering.

Neutering has many benefits that apply not only to dogsand cats but also to other small animals such asrabbits.
Neutering prevents female animals coming into season, when they may attract unwanted male attention, become pregnant or have false pregnancies.
Neutering prevents the risk of testicular cancer in male animals and uterus infections and cancers in females.
In male dogs and cats, neutering can reduce behaviours such as urine marking and roaming.

‘In 2009 The RSPCA neutered 87,189 animals’

You do not need to let an animal have one litter first. Pets can be neutered before having any litters.
Your vet will be able to offer further advice on the best time to neuter your pet.
Check the cost with your vet. This will depend on the species, size and sex of your pet.