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Dog Health De-sexing
Dogs

De-sexing

There are many benefits to de-sexing your male or female dog. In male dogs, it can cause less territory marking, which means he will pee less frequently on walks. For a female dog, being in “season” causes the vulva to drip blood, which attracts male dogs from miles around.

Males

When you walk an “intact” male dog he will mark his territory. He may also demonstrate aggressive or dominant behaviour towards other dogs. Marking can also occur in the home.

Male dogs who are not being shown or used for breeding should be desexed. Most vets recommend desexing at around six months of age. Some large and/or giant breeds are desexed later than six months. This allows these bigger dogs a brief flow of testosterone, to assist in their growth.

In terms of health, desexing will reduce the risk of testicular cancer, as well as reduce the occurrence of prostate cancer and other diseases.

Females

Female dogs in season exhibit bloody discharge and a clearly swollen vulva. This is unsightly and unhygienic around the home. Undesexed females should not be taken out of the house whilst in season, if it can be avoided.

In terms of health, de-sexing will help eliminate the risk of uterine cancer, as well as relatively common infections of the uterus, false pregnancies and other sexual related diseases. The chance of mammary cancers developing as they get older is also greatly reduced.

Are There Any Negatives?

Some females will be more prone to gaining weight after being desexed. However, a healthy diet and normal amounts of exercise can help to avoid this problem.

The Procedure

If you would like more information about what happens before, during and after your pet’s surgery, speak to your local vet. They are more than happy to provide you with all the information you need, and most will have fact sheets for you to read.

PURCHASE ACCEPTANCE

Please Note: "CUSTOMER SELF DECLARATION" By purchasing ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet, you acknowledge and agree that the following is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

  1. I confirm that my pet was examined by a Veterinarian who recommended the use of ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet on the basis of his/her diagnosis.
  2. I have read and understood that whilst my pet is being fed ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet, it is recommended that seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the usage of ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet.
  3. I have read and understood that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates in any way whilst I use ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet.

PURCHASE ACCEPTANCE

Please Note: "CUSTOMER SELF DECLARATION" By purchasing Hill’s Prescription Diet, you acknowledge and agree that the following is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

  1. I confirm that my pet was examined by a Veterinarian who recommended the use of Hill’s Prescription Diet on the basis of his/her diagnosis.
  2. I have read and understood that whilst my pet is being fed Hill’s Prescription Diet, it is recommended that I seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the usage of Prescription Diet.
  3. I have read and understood that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates in any way whilst I use Hill’s Prescription Diet