Pet Desexing Services in Adelaide

30% Off Desexing – Limited Offer*

Desexing Your Pet at Pet Universe

We understand your pet’s first general anaesthetic and surgery can be a bit daunting (especially at such a young age!), so we are here to support you and your fur-friends through the desexing process. Here at Pet Universe, we provide your fur-baby with the best possible care when they come in for their procedure. From pre-surgery blood testing, to a multi-modal approach to pain relief, your pet is in great hands.

Why We Recommend Desexing Your Pet

The desexing process is recommended for many reasons, which differ depending if your pet is female or male. The surgery consists of removing the reproductive organs, the testes for males and uterus (including the ovaries) for females. This prevents the pet from being able to reproduce, but also prevents/reduces the chances of other serious conditions from arising

Benefits of Castrating Males

  • Reduces the chances of becoming dominant and aggressive
  • Avoids the chance of developing testicular related disease (e.g. cancer)
  • Reduces the chances of persistent urinary marking
  • Less likely to seek out females, leading to a lower risk of escaping and wanting to roam
  • Leads to a generally healthier life as less chances of developing many health problems

Benefits of Speying Females

  • Removes the chances of unwanted pregnancies, which could lead to birthing complications
  • Significantly reduces the risk of mammary cancer
  • Removes the chance of developing uterine cancer
  • Removes the chance of developing pyometra, a life-threatening infection of the uterus
  • Reduces the chance of unwanted attention from males

The Pet Universe Difference

Before your pet presents for surgery, we conduct a twenty minute pre-desexing consultation with one of our veterinarians. This consultation is free of charge for patients under two years of age and includes a full examination. This is a crucial step in the desexing process to ensure your pet is fit to undergo general anaesthesia. Additionally, this consultation allows our vets to have a thorough, hands-on exam to determine if any additional procedures are recommended. These procedures may include repairing of umbilical hernias, removal of rear dew claws or extraction of retained deciduous (baby) teeth. Performing any extra services your pet may need under the one general anaesthetic is
safer, as subsequent anaesthetics in a short timeframe can carry unnecessary risk.

Both of our clinics are equipped with advanced anaesthetic monitoring equipment to ensure your pet is closely observed. Additionally, our amazing nursing team have a wealth of experience and expertise, so your fur baby is in safe hands. From admission to discharge, our patients are closely monitored to ensure they are calm and pain-free. Your pet’s comfort not only comes from an effective pain management plan, but by the endless cuddles and pats from our caring team.

Pricing and 30% Off Desexing Offer

We currently are offering 30% off desexing procedures for cats and dogs. This promotion ends on the 30th of November 2026 and is not available with any other offer. Additional services, such as undescended testes, mature pets over the age of 18 months, obese and pregnant/in-season females incur an extra charge.

An estimate will be provided during your pet’s pre-desexing consultation, which allows you to book the procedure on a day that suits. Performing the consultation before the procedure date allows us to dedicate the appropriate amount of time for your pet’s surgery. The estimate provided includes everything your pet needs during their desexing journey. Our services include:

  • Pain relief
  • Two post-operative appointments
  • A pre-anaesthetic blood test
  • Intravenous fluids during the surgery
  • An Elizabethan collar

If you live in the Port Adelaide Enfield council and your dog is registered, you can apply for a desexing voucher that gives you $80 off your procedure. Simply follow the link below, fill in the form and return it to the council to redeem your voucher.
https://www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/services/animal-pet-services/keeping-cats-dogs

Individualised Care

We understand every pet is different, this is why we tailor each patient’s procedure to their specific needs. From a tailored anaesthetic medication plan to ensuring they stay calm and comfortable during their hospital stay, our care is individualised. We offer an alternative to an Elizabethan collar if your pet does not tolerate something on their head. Our medical pet shirts offer a comfortable recovery, with the security of the patient not disrupting the surgical site.

Delayed desexing is recommended for certain dog breeds due to their size and genetics. Our veterinary team can walk you through their recommendation for your pup’s timeline. A delayed desexing letter can be provided if delaying surgery is medically necessary. This letter can be submitted to your council for registration, boarding facilities or doggy daycare centres to exempt them from early surgery.

For more information or to book in your pet’s pre-desexing consultation, please contact our clinics on either 8266 4666 (Broadview) or 8369 3111 (Northgate)

 

* 30% off promotion offer is valid until 30/11/2026.