We routinely perform surgical and chemical neutering including laparoscopic bitch speys. Female dogs can be neutered before their first season from 6 months of age or alternatively 3 months after a season. Early neutering of female dogs reduces the risk of mammary tumours and removes the risk of developing pyometra later in life.
For routine surgical castration, we recommend waiting for your dog to be fully grown and matured so we generally wait until your dog is at least a year old to prevent growth plate and behavioural problems.
Chemical neutering for male dogs involves implanting a small chip into the scruff of the neck. From 6 weeks following the implant, your dog will effectively be chemically castrated for either 6 or 12 months depending on the chip used.
We neuter cats from 5 months old. Cat castration is a very quick procedure that requires no stitches. Female cats are generally spayed through a small incision in their left flank.
Other services
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics
We have coupled up with Provetsurg, a peripatetic referral orthopaedic service headed by Nicci Meadows. This allows us to offer the highest standard of orthopaedic surgery in house. ProVetSurg provides an accessible in-house referral surgical service by certified surgical advanced practitioners. This enables clients to remain close to home, and pets to be treated in a familiar environment with vets and nurses that they already know. Surgical fees aim to be affordable for a wide range of clients.
Dental Care
Dental Care
Dental health is often an overlooked issue in dog and cats. It is estimated that 85% of dogs and cats over the age of three years of age will have some degree of dental disease. Here at The Guildford Vet, we believe helping owners understand the impact dental health can have on your pet’s overall health is important. We can where necessary perform dental scale and polish procedures in house, and carry out any necessary tooth extractions to help restore your pet’s dental health.
Repeat Prescriptions
Repeat Prescriptions
When requesting more medication or food please give us at least 24 hours notice. The main reason for this is to allow us time to check whether the item is in stock, if it isn’t we can order it to arrive the next day and dispense it.