Our Individualised, Evidence-Informed Approach
At The Natural Vets, desexing is not a one-size-fits-all decision or procedure.
Rather than offering a fixed surgery and price upfront, we begin with a veterinary consultation to understand your pet as an individual — including their age, breed, sex, lifestyle, and long-term health considerations.
From there, we discuss:
- Whether desexing is appropriate
- The most suitable procedure (if any)
- The best timing for your pet
- Whether alternatives or delayed surgery may be in your pet’s best interests
Our goal is to support informed, thoughtful decision-making, not automatic surgery.
Why the details matter
Research and clinical experience show that desexing decisions can influence:
- Orthopaedic development
- Hormonal health
- Behaviour
- Long-term disease and cancer risk
Because of this, how and when desexing is performed can be just as important as the decision to desex.
What this means in practice
Dogs
- Female dogs
- Under ~2 years: ovariectomy is often preferred
- Over ~2 years: ovariohysterectomy may be more appropriate
- Male dogs
- Desexing is not routinely recommended
- Alternatives such as vasectomy or temporary medical castration may be discussed
- In some cases, no surgery is recommended
Cats
- Female cats: routine ovariohysterectomy
- Male cats: delayed orchidectomy (usually 7–9 months)
All recommendations are discussed with you in detail before any decision is made.
About pricing
Because our approach is individualised, our desexing procedures cannot be directly compared to standard “package” pricing offered elsewhere.
Our fees reflect:
- A veterinary consultation and tailored surgical planning
- Individualised surgical technique
- Advanced anaesthesia and continuous monitoring
- Comprehensive pain management
- Higher staff-to-patient ratios with highly trained veterinary technicians
- Carefully monitored recovery and post-operative support
These elements are often not included in low-cost desexing models. While this approach may cost more upfront, we believe it supports safer procedures and better long-term outcomes.
We understand that cost matters, but our priority is recommending what’s best for your pet’s long-term health — not simply the cheapest option.
In summary
Desexing at TNV is:
- Individualised
- Evidence-informed
- Consult-first
- Never automatic
If you have questions about whether desexing is right for your pet, our team is happy to guide you. Book your desexing discussion consult for your pet here.