Dog Neutering
Neutering is a common procedure completed under general
anaesthetic. It is an operation that vets perform every day. The
dog will be ready to go home the same day and will recover fully
after a few weeks.
- Many of the stray dogs that we pick up are un-neutered male
dogs. Often these dogs have got the scent of a female in season
("on heat") and go out to try to mate with her. We are very keen
for you to get your dog neutered because:
- Un-neutered females are at risk from pyometra (an infection of
the womb) and mammary tumours
- Female dogs have to be kept in when they are on heat. This can
make them irritable and they may try to escape in order to find a
mate
- There is a chance that your female dog could get pregnant.
Would you want the cost of looking after a litter of puppies?
- You will have to clean up after your dog while she is in season
and it can be very messy
- Male dogs are at risk of testicular cancer if they are not
neutered
- Male dogs will do just about anything to get to a female that
is in season
- You may find that if you don't get your female spayed you may
have male dogs outside your home trying to get to her. They can be
very noisy and aggressive
- The scent from the female could get onto your clothes and hence
you might attract male dogs
- Your dog may go off after a female in season and get lost
- The Dogs Trust can offer help towards paying for the operation
and offer a discounted rate for people on means tested benefits.
Contact them for more information.