Reduces mammary cancer risk
Female dogs spayed before their first heat have up to 90% lower risk of developing mammary tumours compared to intact dogs.
The Importance of Spaying & Neutering Your Pets
Spaying and neutering is the most effective way to fight animal overpopulation. It saves lives, reduces suffering and protects communities.
Spaying & Neutering: A Simple Act That Saves Lives
Every day, thousands of unwanted animals are born into a world that doesn’t have enough safe homes for them. Many will face hunger, neglect, abuse, or abandonment not because they aren’t loved, but because there are simply too many.
Spaying and neutering is one of the most powerful ways you can help change this.
It’s safe. It’s responsible. And it saves lives.
Benefits of spaying a female dog
Spaying isn’t just about preventing puppies it’s one of the most important things you can do for your dog’s longterm health and wellbeing.
Managing seasons and related behaviour
Female dogs usually come into season for about three weeks, around twice a year. During this time, they can become pregnant and will typically have a bloody discharge. Their behaviour may also change while they are in season, and some dogs may try to escape in search of a mate.
Eliminates risk of uterine, cervical, and ovarian tumours
Because the reproductive organs are removed during spaying, there is no possibility of uterine, cervical or ovarian cancers developing
Prevents birthing difficulties
Spaying removes the reproductive tract, meaning dogs won’t suffer from pregnancy-related complications or difficult births, conditions that can require emergency care.
Prevents pyometra
Pyometra is a common and potentially fatal uterine infection in unspayed females, and spaying completely eliminates the risk.
Benefits of neutering a male dog
Neutering improves health, reduces risky behaviours, and helps your dog live a calmer, safer life.
Eliminates the risk of testicular cancer
Since neutering removes the testicles, your dog cannot develop testicular cancer, a common cancer in intact males.
Reduces the risk of prostate problems
Neutered dogs have a lower chance of developing prostate enlargement and prostatitis (painful infection) compared with intact males.
May help prevent other hormone-linked conditions
By reducing testosterone, neutering also reduces the risks of perianal tumors and hormone-related prostate disorders later in life.
Reduces unwanted behaviours like roaming
Neutering often decreases the urge to roam in search of mates, which lowers the risk of traffic injuries and fights.
Helps with marking and mounting behaviours
Neutered males are less likely to urine-mark indoors and mount people or objects, behaviours driven by testosterone.
Can lead to a calmer, more manageable dog
Many neutered dogs show reduced dominance and aggression tendencies, making training and home life easier.
When to spay or neuter your dog
Small breed: 6 months
Medium breed: 9 months of age
Large breed: 1 year of age
Giant Breed: 15 months of age
In general, both male and female dogs/puppies should be neutered/spayed at 5 to 6 months of age. Please seek advice from your vet. Your vet will assess your dog/puppy and help you to weigh up the benefits of spaying or neutering in relation to your dog/puppy's individual health and circumstances.
