Spay & neuter
Spay & neuter
One of the most common procedures we do and one of the most asked-about. The right timing genuinely varies by breed and size, so it’s worth a conversation rather than a rule of thumb.
Morning admission, home the same day
Who this is for
Most dogs, cats and rabbits at some point. The right age is the part that has genuinely changed in recent years, and it differs between a small terrier and a large-breed dog. Book a conversation before you book the surgery.
What’s involved
A general anaesthetic and a surgical procedure to remove the reproductive organs. In females this involves an abdominal incision; in males it does not. Both are routine for us and neither is routine for you, which is why we talk you through it properly first.
What happens on the day
Admission between 8:00 and 8:30, a pre-anaesthetic examination, then surgery with a nurse monitoring anaesthesia from induction to recovery. We call you once they’re awake. Most patients go home the same afternoon.
How to prepare
No food after 10pm the night before; water is fine until morning. Bring a carrier for cats and rabbits. Clear your afternoon if you can, because the first evening is easier with someone at home.
Recovery
Quiet, lead-only exercise for ten to fourteen days, and no swimming or bathing. They will need to leave the wound alone, which usually means a collar or a body suit. We check the wound at a post-operative appointment, and that check is included.
Cost
Quoted by species, sex and weight, from [price]. The quote includes the anaesthetic, the procedure, pain relief to go home with, and the post-operative check.
Book this appointment
Request a time in about two minutes. We confirm by phone within one working day.
Related guide
Your puppy’s first year, appointment by appointment
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Is this an emergency?
Breathing difficulty, collapse, repeated retching, suspected poisoning or a road accident: call (555) 018-4400 now rather than filling anything in.