Desexing
CROWS NEST
Desexing, Spay and Neuter Services on the Lower North Shore
At Vets on Falcon, we provide safe, gentle desexing services for dogs and cats, including spay and neuter procedures. Our brand new, purpose-built surgical facilities in Crows Nest are designed with your pet’s comfort in mind, using modern monitoring equipment, compassionate handling and an experienced team who care for your pet as if they were their own.
Desexing is an important part of protecting your pet’s long-term health, behaviour and quality of life. Although the procedure is common, it is still considered major surgery. From admission through to recovery, we focus on making the experience as calm and stress free as possible for both pets and their families.
When Should You Desex Your Pet?
The ideal timing for desexing depends on your pet’s breed, size, behaviour and individual needs. We take a holistic approach, considering their personality, growth, lifestyle and overall health to guide you toward the timing that best supports their wellbeing.
Dogs
When planning desexing for dogs, we use the latest evidence alongside your dog’s unique needs.
Small and medium breeds are generally ready from 5–9 months
Large and giant breeds often benefit from waiting until 12–24 months to support joint development and reduce the risk of certain cancers.
Cats
Cats can safely be desexed from around 4 months of age. Early desexing prevents unwanted litters, reduces roaming and fighting, and can minimise spraying or marking. It is especially important for cats who spend time outdoors, as they face higher risks of pregnancy, injury and territorial behaviour. Desexing helps keep your cat safe, healthy and more comfortable throughout their life.
Why is Desexing Important?
Desexing is one of the most effective ways to support your pet’s long-term health, safety and wellbeing. It helps prevent serious illnesses such as pyometra in females and testicular cancer in males, and can reduce the risk of some hormone-related cancers. Many pets also show calmer, more predictable behaviour after desexing, with less roaming, marking, mounting or conflict with other animals.
For cats, desexing plays a key role in reducing fighting, roaming and unplanned litters, especially for those who spend time outdoors. For dogs, it can help manage hormonally driven behaviours and reduce the risk of injury from roaming or escaping.
Most importantly, desexing allows pets to live safer, healthier and more comfortable lives, while helping families avoid the medical, behavioural and safety challenges associated with remaining entire.
Get in Touch
At Vets on Falcon, we’re a family-owned clinic that cares for every pet as if they were our own. You’ll find us out in the Crows Nest community, at the shops, in the park, and caring for pets just like yours because this is our home too.