See your local pet expert at Maleny Vet
By Dr Amy Carleton, Maleny Veterinary Services
AT Maleny Veterinary Services, we see the positive impact desexing has on both your pet’s health and the wider community every day.
Desexing is not just about preventing unwanted puppies or kittens; it’s a step toward ensuring your pet lives a long, healthy life.
It can even save you money in the long run by reducing the risk of costly health problems in the future.
Females left intact are at risk of reproductive infections and cancers of the uterus, ovaries, and mammary glands.
Males left intact are at risk of serious testicular and prostate issues as they age.
The best time to desex your pet will depend on their species, breed, sex and size.
For cats, desexing after 4-6 months, or when they are around 2kg, suits most.
As a general rule, desexing small dogs after 6 months is ideal.
However, it’s recommended some small breeds should be desexed after 12 months to ensure proper spinal development.
For large dog breeds, desexing after 12 months is ideal however some in cases it is recommended to wait up to 24 months.
This delay ensures proper skeletal development, to reduce the risk of hips and knee issues, and reduces the risk of certain cancers that are common in some large breeds.
Booking your pet’s desexing is easy!
Call us on 5494 3622 to chat with one of our friendly receptionists and we will email or post you an obligation-free estimate of the costs and a summary of the entire process for peace of mind.
