Why should I have my dog desexed?

 

 

 

 

Desexing reduces the overwhelming numbers of dogs we have in our overcrowded shelters. Many of these animals will be euthanized through no fault of their own. There are also medical benefits to desexing including a reduction of the incidence of prostatic and testicular disease in males and potentially life-threatening uterus infections in bitches. Unneutered males can become targeted or receive unwelcome attention from other dogs, especially in group settings and desexing also helps to curb aggression and roaming.

Though it is possible to have your pup desexed anytime from 3 months of age onwards, some vets prefer to wait until they are 6 months old. Plan ahead for this surgery as your pup or dog will need extra T.L.C. whilst they are healing. It is wise to make it a time when someone responsible will be at home to make sure your dog is ok and not pulling out stitches etc.

In most cases you dog will only be at the surgery less than a day for this routinely performed surgical procedure. In Queensland a small tattoo will be placed inside the dog’s ear to easily identify it as being desexed. This occurs whilst your pet is under general anesthesia.

Leah & Angela O’Meara

Hound Dog Day Care (Specialists in Dog Minding & Dog Boarding, Pet Sitting Brisbane & Doggy Day Care Brisbane)