Neutering

These pages are for guidance only, if you are in any doubt over your pet's health please consult your veterinary surgeon.

Neutering is a term used to describe the removal of reproductive organs to render an animal sterile. It is used to describe both males and females. To be neutered, a male animal is 'castrated' and a female animal is 'spayed'. For more information about these procedures and the advantages and disadvantages of each, please select the relevant option below.

Black and white cat sitting on grass.

Castration

Kittens suckling.

Spaying