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Castration and Spays for Cats and Dogs
The only way to be sure your dog doesn't produce unwanted puppies is to get your female dog spayed or your male dog neutered (castrated). Entire/unneutered male dogs and bitches in heat attract each other from miles away and can breed in an instant.
Neutering is a general term to describe either spaying or castration. Spaying bitches involves the removal of both the uterus and the ovaries. Castration refers to the removal of a male dog's testicles.
Both operations are routine and can be performed from 6 months of age. We cannot spay a female dog until at least 6 weeks after her heat has finished. There is a far greater risk involved and the operation is a lot more complicated until this time passes.
Like neutering in dogs, the only way to prevent your cat producing unwanted kittens is to have your male cat castrated and your female cat spayed. These procedures can be carried out when the cat reaches 6 months of age.
Prior to surgery your dog/cat needs to be starved of food from 7pm the night before the operation. However, he/she should have free access to water at all times. They are admitted for surgery on the morning of the operation between 8.30am-9.00am (the operation must be booked in advance using the contact details on the website).
After neutering, your pet is discharged that same evening. You will be given a list and verbally explained advice on the post-operative care of your pet before you take him/her home. You will also be given an appointment to come back for a free wound check with the nurse 48-72 hours after the operation. In addition, you will be required to make an appointment to have the stitches removed 10 - 14 days after the operation.
Clients who are in receipt of means tested benefits may be eligible for financial help with these operations, just enquire at the time of booking.
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