Neutering involves the surgical removal of both testicles. A qualified veterinarian must perform the surgery. A neuter is a safe procedure. First, the pet is given a preoperative exam to ensure that he is healthy.

Your dog should not be fed for twelve hours prior to surgery. This prevents aspiration pneumonia from food in the stomach that may be vomited and pass into the breathing tubes and lungs.

The procedure is performed under full anaesthesia and in sterile conditions. It can be performed under a number of anaesthetics and monitoring devices.

If you are shopping around for a competitive price on this procedure, be sure to question the type of anaesthetic used and the monitoring equipment and procedures followed.

We use several monitoring devices during your pet’s anaesthetic. Our monitoring devices and procedures allow us to respond to an anaesthetic emergency faster, even though anaesthetic emergencies are rare in healthy pets. Faster responses can save lives.

A neutered dog can be on his feet minutes after surgery and home the same day. Complete recovery takes from five to fourteen days.

During this time, exercise should be restricted and the incision must be kept clean. Any swelling, discharge, or infection should be reported immediately to the veterinarian.

Please call or visit our dog spay and neuter clinic to learn more about our neutering procedures.