Neutering

NO EXCUSE FOR NOT NEUTERING!!!!

dogs and cats are brought to our Animal Home everyday as strays or by their owners who are no longer able to care for them.

Every year we take in numerous kittens and puppies that ae only a few weeks old and the result of unplanned pregnancies. Owners often find themselves unable to cope with the time needed or costs incurred when caring for these young, dependent animals. To help reduce the amount of unwanted cats and dogs please consider having your pet neutered.

Bury, Oldham & District RSPCA are currently offering neutering of cats and dogs at a reduced rate. If you are in receipt of benefits or are unable to afford private veterinary fees please telephone our reception on 0300 1111 333 (line open 11.30am - 3.30pm everyday except Wednesdays when we are closed all day).

THE COST OF NEUTERING YOUR PET WITH US:

MALE DOG - Under 6 months of age £30.00

- Over 6 months of age £40.00

FEMLAE DOG - Under 6 months of age £40.00

- Over 6 months of age £50.00

MALE CAT - £25.00

FEMLAE CAT - £30.00

TO BOOK YOUR PET IN FOR NEUTERING YOU MUST COME INTO THE ANIMAL CENTRE AS PAYMENT FOR NEUTERING IS REQUIRED WHEN BOOKING YOUR ANIMAL IN.

IF YOU ARE NOT IN RECEIPT OF BENEFITS AND REQUIRE YOUR PET NEUTERING PLEASE RING THE ANIMAL CENTRE FOR MORE DETAILS.

Neutering takes place at the Animal Centre in Oldham.

Why should I have my pet neutered?

Neutering does have a number of benefits. Owning an unneutered female dog or cat can be very stressful when they come into season. for dogs, this can be twice a year and last for up to three weeks. During this time you are likely to notice blood spots around the house and particularly in the areas where your dog sleeps. A female cat can come into season multiple times during the year.

As well as the mess involved, your female dog may be pursued be persistent male dogs which can make walks very difficult. Whilst in season, a femal cat is likely to attract unneutered male cats to the garden. During this time, you will need to keep your female cat indoors as if she is left free to roamk she will most certainly meet and mate with a male. Whilst in season she is likely to constantly look for an escape route and could also be very vocal. A neutered female dog or cat will no longer come into season and so many of these problems can be avoided.

There are also some medical benefits associated with neutering. In dogs, castration removes the risk of testicular tumours developing and helps to prevent the onset of conditions such as prostate disease which is common in unneutered male dogs. In female dogs spaying can reduce the risk of mammary tumours and removes the threat of womb infections which can be very serious. Unneutered male cats tend to be territorial and can be more aggressive towards other male cats which can result in fights.