What is neutering?

Neutering is the general term used for the surgical removal of the reproductive organs in both male and female dogs.

• Neutering female dogs usually involves an ovariohysterectomy, also known as a “spay” operation. This involves the removal of the ovaries and the uterus. Sometimes, an ovariectomy is performed instead, which just involves the removal of the ovaries and not the uterus.

• Neutering male dogs is also known as castration. This involves removal of the testicles.