Desexed animals generally live a longer, happier life and their temperament and overall health are greatly improved. They are generally less likely to get diseases such as urine infections, mammary and ovarian diseases in females and perineal hernias, testicular and prostate cancer in males. Your pet’s ‘normal’ behaviour will remain unaffected. Desexing commonly reduces behaviour problems such as roaming, aggression, mounting and spraying in males. In females, it eliminates heat cycles, mating behaviour, and false pregnancy.
It prevents your pet adding to the number of unwanted kittens and puppies born each year that end up at the RSPCA shelters or local council pounds, and for which no loving home can be found. For example, a cat from 4 months old can have up to 3 litters per year, resulting in tens of thousands of unwanted animals in our community.
By having your pet desexed, you will also save money with your annual council registration fee.