General Surgery

General Surgery & Desexing

Veterinary Surgery and Day Procedures

At Rosebery Veterinary Hospital, we offer an extensive range of general surgeries. Most of our procedures are day procedures. Our experienced team provides comprehensive care tailored to your pet’s needs

Our hospital features an intensive care unit, as well as a surgical theatre outfitted with the latest medical-grade equipment used in veterinary healthcare.

Our advanced anaesthetic medicine and monitoring systems ensure exceptional safety and care for your pets during procedures. These modern medical facilities, combined with the expertise of our veterinary team, allow us to provide unparalleled care and attention to your pets

Commonly performed procedures include:

Desexing
Dentistry
Lacerations
Torn dew claws
BOAS surgery
Cherry eye surgery
Fracture repairs
Lump (cancer) removal
Cat fight abscess
Dog Fight wounds
Blocked cats
Abdominal surgery including foreign bodies
Cystotomies to remove bladder stones
Sedation to clip dogs’ nails
Cat clips under sedation or anaesthesia

Our focus is on providing convenient, same-day care wherever possible, allowing your pet to return home to familiar surroundings by the end of the day. We prioritise their safety and wellbeing, using advanced techniques and equipment to deliver high-quality outcomes. Whatever your pet requires, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Free Quote Comparison

We strongly believe that no pet should have to go without care. Our team are dedicated to providing not only the best service, but if we can help owners make caring for their pets that little bit easier, we will. That is why we provide a free quote comparison service.
If you have an existing Surgery quote from another clinic, our team can provide you with a quote comparison at no cost.

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What it Means to Desex Your Pet

Having your pets desexed offers many health benefits to them and peace of mind for you. Desexing involves the surgical removal of their reproductive organs, preventing any unplanned or unwanted pregnancies. For female patients, desexing or spaying is achieved by removing the uterus and ovaries. The procedure for male patients, known as neutering or castration, involves the removal of both testicles. These procedures are performed under general anaesthesia. In most cases, your pet will be able to go home on the day of surgery to recover with you and their family around them.

When You Should De-Sex Your Pet

The timing for de-sexing can vary depending on a number of factors including their breed, size and heat cycle (for females).

It is generally recommended that puppies be de-sexed at five to six months old, as this is when they reach sexual maturity, and are able to reproduce.

Female dogs should not be spayed while they are in heat, due to an increased risk of bleeding during this time. We recommend waiting for six to twelve weeks after their heat cycle to book them in for de-sexing. For larger and bigger breed dogs, it is recommended to wait until they are twelve to eighteen months of age before having them de-sexed.

The Health Benefits of Desexing Your Pets

Desexing your pets will provide many benefits for them and for you. There is much more to be gained from desexing pets than preventing unwanted pregnancies. There are a number of behavioural and health benefits for both male and female animals.

Male Dogs

Castration of male dogs prevents testicular issues and substantially reduces the incidence of prostate problems, as well as perianal gland tumours and perineal hernias. It will also reduce aggressive behaviour in most dogs.

Female Dogs

Spaying reduces the risk of mammary (breast cancer) and uterine infections in female dogs. It also reduces the wandering behaviour that is normal for females when they are in heat, and looking for a mate.

Male Cats

Neutering your male cat will prevent testicular and prostate problems. It will also reduce the risk of injury from aggressive behaviour when roaming.

Female Cats

Desexing benefits female cats by preventing mammary and uterine cancers, uterine infections and life threatening pyometra. It also eliminates wandering in search of a mate.

All Cats and Dogs

Your furry family member will enjoy better overall health, and you will have a more well-behaved pet.

As a pet owner, you want to have a fun, loving relationship with your furry companion. Having them desexed removes their instinct to wander in search of a mate. Less roaming means a greatly reduced risk of painful injuries from the aggressive behaviour of themselves or other neighbourhood pets. This reduces the risk of infections and also traumatic injuries such as fight wounds or injuries from motor vehicles. You’ll have peace of mind, knowing that your pet is spending their time safely at home with you. Additionally, you won’t have the worry of having to find homes for a litter of puppies or kittens.

About The Procedure

Pre-Op

Desexing is normally a day procedure, allowing your pet to go home with you on the day of surgery, to recover. They will need to fast from 10pm on the night prior to surgery (no food but water is ok until the morning). We will ask you to drop your pet off at our hospital early in the morning to be admitted and have their pre-anaesthetic examination. If any blood tests are required, they will be done at this time. If the vet finds everything normal in the physical examination (and blood tests, if elected), your pet will receive a pre-med.

Procedure

The pre-med consists of a medication to calm your pet and relieve anxiety and another one for pain. After receiving their pre-med, most animals rest calmly and snooze until the time of their surgery. When your furry friend is ready for surgery anaesthesia will be induced with an intravenous medication, a tube will be placed into the trachea allowing control of the airways, and anaesthesia will be maintained by gas until the procedure has been completed. Throughout the procedure, their anaesthesia will be closely monitored by one of our highly qualified and experienced vet nurses. After surgery, your pet will be given additional medication for pain and while recovering, a vet nurse will monitor and care for them.

Recovery

You will be able to pick up your furry friend mid to late afternoon. At the time of pick up, we will provide you with additional pain medication and instructions for its use. Your pet will have a small wound from their procedure which will be protected from excessive licking with an Elizabethan collar. Our friendly staff will advise you on all aspects of after surgery care so that your precious pet can have a speedy and successful recovery.