Surgery
Male neutering
Surgical neutering that reduces territorial behaviour and marking, and lowers the risk of prostate and testicular disease.
How the procedure works
- Pre-op check-up and blood work to assess anaesthetic risk
- General anaesthesia with continuous monitoring
- Orchiectomy (removal of the testicles) — a short procedure, ~60 minutes
- Same-day discharge with written aftercare instructions
Recovery
7–10 days of rest and a protective collar to stop licking of the wound. Testosterone-driven behaviours (marking, territorial aggression, roaming after females in heat) fade gradually over 4–6 weeks.
