Desexing FAQsWhat happens to my pet during the proceure? The operation to desex both female and male dogs and cats is performed under sterile conditions using full general anaesthesia by our experienced veterinary surgeons. In the female, the abdomen is clipped free of hair, an incision is made along the mid line of the abdomen, and the ovaries and uterus are completely removed by a qualified Vet; this eliminates the possibility of having puppies, prevents her from coming into season, and prevents the development of infections of the uterus later in life. In the male, the area around the scrotum is clipped free of hair, an incision is made just in front of the scrotum and both testes are completely removed by a qualified vet. This eliminates the source of sperm and, also, the main source of the male sex hormone, testosterone. Because both procedures are performed under general anaesthesia the animals feel no pain during the operation itself. To ensure your pet has minimal post-operative discomfort, we routinely administer analgesics at the time of desexing. How long will my pet spend in hospital? Desexing is a day procedure. Admission times are from 8am until 9.30am and you will be booked a specific time slot to bring your pet into the clinic. Please allow 15 minutes for the admission process. If you cannot bring your pet in on the day and a friend or relative is dropping your pet off, then please come in before and sign all the paperwork. We will contact you after the surgery to let you know of your pet’s progress and to arrange a discharge time. How do I care for my pet after the surgery? When your pet goes home, we ask you to keep an eye on the wound and to let us know if there is any problem with the surgery site such as swelling, discharge, or if they manage to chew any of the stitches out. These complications are unlikely but do occasionally occur and we encourage you to contact us if you are concerned. If you think that your pet may lick at the sutures, then