North East tops national league table for un-neutered pets

The region leads the way for un-neutered pets.

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The North East tops a new table for un-neutered pets with around one in four failing to receive the procedure.

The 26 per cent figure contrasts with the South East where just 16 per cent of cats, dogs and rabbits remain un-neutered.

The new research from PDSA has revealed that 4.4 million pets nationwide are un-neutered, leaving them in danger of life-threatening illnesses.

The vet charity today warned many much-loved family pets’ lives are at risk, as nearly 3 million dogs, 770,000 cats and 720,000 rabbits are un-neutered, leaving them susceptible to various dangerous conditions such as womb infections and cancers.

To coincide with World Spay Day on Tuesday, the charity’s vets are urging owners to get their pets neutered – a potentially life-saving, simple procedure that can help pets live longer, healthier lives.

The PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, produced in conjunction with YouGov, has revealed why pets aren’t being neutered.

The main reason given by owners was "haven’t thought about it" (22 per cent), followed by "don’t believe in it" (16 per cent) and "not got round to it" (14 per cent).