Female dogs desexed (also called spey or neuter) before their first oestrus, or “heat”, have a 0.05% chance of getting mammary cancer, but this increases to about 7% after their first heat and 26% after pregnancy. Entire female dogs also have a high incidence of pyometra, a terrible and life-threatening type of endometritis. Contrary to advice from some breeders, we never recommend waiting until after the first oestrus because this places your female dog at a much higher risk of cancer.

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Desexed (castrated or neutered) males of all species tend to wander less and have fewer altercations.

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Desexed animals have a lower metabolic rate (idling speed, energy consumption) so they require about 20% less food, so the cost of feeding over the duration of their lives is greatly reduced.

 

NSW pet registration is heavily discounted for desexed pets.  

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Importantly, desexing does not change your pet’s personality – it just minimises hormone-related behaviours and health issues.

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Desexed pets have longer, healthier lives and the cost of the surgery is significantly lower than the lifetime cost savings. 

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