Desexing

Desexing

At The Avenue Veterinary Clinic, we routinely perform desexing procedures for dogs, cats, ferrets and rabbits. Desexing surgery is a day procedure, and all pets are discharged from the hospital with pain relief on the same day. If your pet is not microchipped, we can arrange this at the same time and assist you with the paperwork required for registering your pet with local council.

Appointments are required for this surgical procedure which is performed Monday to Friday.

Why Is Pet Desexing Done?

 Cat desexing and dog desexing are performed for a variety of reasons:

• Population Control: Prevents unwanted litters, reducing the strain on animal shelters and preventing euthanasia of homeless animals.
• Health Benefits: Reduces the risk of certain reproductive-related diseases, such as uterine infections and certain cancers.
• Behavioural Improvement: Can reduce aggressive behaviour, roaming tendencies, and certain mating-related behaviours.

When Should Desexing Be Done?

 
Understand the recommended timing for pet desexing:

• Dogs: Puppy desexing is typically recommended at around 6 months of age. This timing allows your pet to reach sexual maturity while minimising the risk of certain health and behavioural issues. However, in large breeds, we might suggest waiting until they are around 12 months old to allow proper growth.
• Cats: Kitten desexing can take place as early as 8 to 12 weeks of age before they reach sexual maturity. Early desexing is safe and has positive health and behavioural outcomes.