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Brunker Road Veterinary Centre

Quality vet care in Adamstown, Newcastle

02 4957 2269
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278 Brunker Road, Adamstown NSW 2289
Mon-Fri: 8am-6:30pm, Sat: 8am-4pm
Sun + Pub Hols: Closed
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Pet And Animal Desexing

Book a day procedure to get your pet desexed in Adamstown, Newcastle.

Many people are often undecided whether they should desex their pet. There are many reasons for and very few against desexing. The reasons for desexing include:

  • Behavioural benefits – entire animals may show increased aggression, urine marking, wandering and sometimes increased anxiety.
  • Health benefits – entire females may suffer from ovarian/uterine tumours, pyometras, endometriosis, sex hormone dermatological conditions and mammary tumours. Entire males may suffer from prostate disorders, testicular tumours and perineal hernias. All these conditions are either non existent or uncommon in desexed animals.
  • Unwanted pregnancies can result in overpopulation, unwanted litters or expensive emergency caesarians. If your animal requires a caesarean it will often be required at night and may cost several thousand dollars.
  • Phantom pregnancies in female dogs are normal and can involve weight loss and inappetance. Similarly female cats can cycle continuously resulting in weight loss, inappetance and behavioural changes until they are mated.

The main concerns people often have with desexing involves weight gain, urinary incontinence and behavioural changes. Desexing does lower metabolic rates so we normally recommend a lower calorie diet. Urinary incontinence can occasionally occur in female dogs and it can be treated with one of a range of cost effective medications. Behavioural changes are uncommon. It is worth considering that behavioural changes are much more likely if you move house, get a new pet or have someone new living in the house.

We normally recommend desexing dogs at 5-6 months of age and cats from 4 months of age, before animals reach their sexual maturity. The surgical procedure is safe, quick and effective with very few risks involved. It is a day procedure and your pet will be admitted and discharged on the same day. Analgesia is always provided to our patients but if your pet appears painful after a procedure additional pain relief can always be prescribed.


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Phone: 02 4957 2269
Fax: 02 4952 8666
Address: 278 Brunker Road, Adamstown NSW 2289

Our carpark entrance is via Victoria Street. We have a side path leading you from the carpark to our front entrance.

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Mon - Fri 8.00am - 6.30pm
Saturday 8.00am - 4.00pm
Sun + Pub Hols. Closed

Consultations are by appointment.
Emergency cases take priority.

After Hours Care

After hours emergency service is provided by Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre (NAEC), at 4 Lang Road, Broadmeadow. Phone 02 4957 7106.

Testimonials

  • 5
    Amazing place for all animals! Our lovely Groodle absolutely loves her visits, she is treated kindly by the best experts in the area. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
    Google Review Jan 2020
  • 5
    The staff here went above and beyond last week to save my 7 month old kitten who was very ill.I was really blown away by the excellent care she was given and the caring nature of those who looked after her. Thanks to Sue, Sacha ,the nurses and reception staff ! They all excel in their roles.
    Google Review July 2020
  • 5
    I've been impressed with the Brunker Road Veterinary Centre since my first visit and my opinion hasn't changed one bit. Your reception girls are the loveliest people that make every visit a pleasure. I always try to consult with Dr Paul McCarthy because from my first visit he spoke to Tzar (my spoilt pet) before me & that really won me over... That was what I had been looking for in a Vet since coming to live in Newcastle ... Tzar drags us in the door when it's time for a visit (& dogs aren't wrong)... Thank you all for the great service you provide at every visit.
    Google Review Feb 2020

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