Throughout the whole month of November, we are offering 10% off the full cost of neutering. Coquet Pet Club members will receive their 10% plus another 5% off. The promotion is for dogs and cats, both male and female.

Cats - both male and female can be neutered from 6 months of age, this can be done earlier from 4 months if they are desperate to go outside.

Small breed dogs (Spaniels, Poodles etc.) can be neutered from 6 months of age.

Large breed dogs (Labradors, Golden Retrievers) can be neutered from 12 months of age. If the bitch has had a season, we have to wait 2-3 months before she is neutered.

Why We Neuter

Controls overpopulation of dogs and cats

The main reason, every year thousands of healthy, adoptable pets are euthanised in shelters, is because there is simply no space and resources to keep them there.

It reduces the risk of prostate and cancer problems

Dogs that are neutered no longer have the risk of suffering from testicular cancer, a common form of cancer in dogs, later in life. Other common issues, such as prostatic hyperplasia and anal adenomas are reduced as well.

It reduces marking and spraying issues

The removal of the testicles changes the hormonal balance that is within the male dog or cat. Less testosterone is present, which means there is less of a desire to mark territory. There can be fewer spraying issues around the house as well.

It stabilises the mood of the dog

Dogs are naturally protective of their territory. They will guard it against any “unfriendly” visitor. Some male dogs can be overly aggressive, especially when other male dogs are encountered. The neutering process reduces these behaviours. It will also reduce the aggressiveness seen in the dog over time without reducing their desire to be active and playful every day.

It reduces the mating urge

Dogs that are not neutered will have the urge to run away from their home if they sense a dog in heat somewhere in their neighborhood. The urge to mate is reduced once the neutering process has been completed. That means the desire to roam and expand territory is reduced. They still like to get outside to explore, but the purpose is different. The goal is to have fun more than it is to find a mate or expand personal borders.

It does not cause them to gain weight

Dogs that are neutered will usually be more inactive than normal for up to 2-4 weeks after the procedure. This is normal. It is part of the healing process. As long as the dog receives a healthy diet and regular exercise, the act of neutering will not cause the dog to put on weight. As the dog ages, the focus on diet and exercise must increase as the dog will want to eat the same amount while wanting to exercise less. Neutered dogs generally need slightly less food to maintain a healthy weight.

It can reduce sexualised behaviors

Some male dogs are hypersexualised. You can see this with behaviours that include leg humping and mounting other dogs of either gender. Neutering can reduce these behaviours because it changes the urge to mate. Although there may be changes to the maturation process afterward, for some dogs, the benefits here outweigh the potential disadvantages which may occur later on in life.

Prices

Standard prices for neutering are as follows:

• Bitch under 30kg - £200

• Bitch over 30kg - £250

• Male Dogs - £150

• Female cats - £70

• Male cats - £50

For the month of November, we are running a promotion on neutering, which will start on Monday 1st November 2021 and will end on Tuesday 30th November 2021. During the promotion period, you will receive 10% off the standard price. Coquet Pet Club members get a further 5% off (15% altogether).

If you would like to get your pet booked in, or if you have any questions on neutering, please call us on 01665 252 250. Do not miss out on this great offer!