While having surgery performed on your precious cat or dog – especially when they are young – may seem a little confronting at first, desexing is a very common and safe procedure, with minimal risks involved. If you don’t intend to breed your cat or dog, we strongly recommend that you desex your pet. Benefits of desexing your pet Desexing your cat or dog prevents unwanted pregnancies, but also offers many benefits for both male and female pets. Desexing male pets Neutering male pets offers a number of health and behavioural benefits, including: Desexing female pets When a female cat or dog is desexed (also known as spaying), their risk of developing a number of serious health issues is significantly reduced. When should my pet be desexed? The timing of desexing can vary depending on the sex and breed of