This is called spaying. We are in fact removing both ovaries and the uterus (womb). This is called an ovariohysterectomy in humans. Please note that dogs do not undergo a menopause (lucky them) so there is no need to worry about this.

• No unwanted pregnancy

• No messy bleeding every 6 months (for 3 weeks)

• No false pregnancies (bitches commonly nest, become grumpy and may even produce milk 6-10 weeks after a season)

• Prevents pyometra (pyometra literally means pus in the womb. It is a very common occurrence in older, unneutered bitches, is life threatening and requires urgent major, and expensive, surgery)

• Greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer

• Neutered animals put weight on more easily

• There is a slightly greater risk of urinary incontinence (less than 0.3%)

We perform our spays from Monday to Friday at our Preston Farm Hospital and our Hartburn and Nunthorpe branches.

To book, please call the surgery on 01642 604555 or your usual surgery number.

Our team will book you an appointment for a pre spay  check for your dog, where you will have the opportunity to discuss the options further.