Tag Archives: neutering

Pet Health Advice: Spaying

Posted on September 29, 2010 by joeinglis

The female neutering operation, or spaying as it is commonly known, is generally carried out for one or more of the following reasons: Preventing reproduction and therefore reducing animal populations and unwanted litters Prevention of several serious health problems – … Continue reading →

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Pet Health Advice: Castration

Posted on September 29, 2010 by joeinglis

Castration is the male neutering operation, and the main reasons for carrying out this surgery are: • Preventing reproduction and therefore reducing populations and unwanted litters • Reducing behavioural traits linked to testosterone – aggression, wanderlust, urine marking, inappropriate sexual … Continue reading →

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Pet Health Advice: Neutering FAQs

Posted on September 29, 2010 by joeinglis

Q. How old does my dog have to be before she can be spayed? A. Most vets would recommend spaying dogs at around 6 months of age, which is usually before their first season. Some vets prefer to wait until … Continue reading →

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Mercy mission to Malawi

Posted on August 20, 2009 by joeinglis

‘Help – this dog’s waking up!’ came the panicked cry from a vet in the middle of a neutering operation. Her patient was moving and whimpering in distress as the anaesthetic wore off mid-way through the operation. In a couple … Continue reading →

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Getting ready to head out to Africa

Posted on July 25, 2009 by joeinglis

In just under two weeks I’m going to be swapping the comforts of my surgery in the UK to spend a week working in rural Africa in my role as patron of the LSPCA (the Lilongwe Society for the Protection … Continue reading →

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