SUGAR Group Neuter Info

The following is information that the SUGAR Group shared at this year's RRRoundup. It only reflects surveys and data received by 12/31/10.


Percent of vets that have a weight requirement for neutering: 51%
Most common weight: 60 grams
Average: 64.9 grams
High: 100g
Low: 45g

Percent of vets that have an age requirement for neutering: 33%
Most common age: 12 weeks
Average: 15 weeks
High: 36 weeks
Low: 8 weeks

Percent of vets that perform Pom ON neuters : 58%
Percentage of owners that prefer pom ON neuter: 67%


Percentage of vets using:
Glue 66%
Stitches 37%
Staples 0%
Laser 32%


Percent of vets that put the glider in an e-collar before waking: 46%

Of the complications after neuter reported,
54% were after a laser neuter
44% were after a pom on neuter and
56% were after a pom off neuter

Average number of neuters an owner has experienced: 10.1
Average cost of a neuter: $106.32
Average time an owner waits to put glider back in with family after neuter: 1.8 days
Percentage of owners that wait to put glider back in with family: 42%
Percentage of owners that withhold the glider’s wheel after a neuter: 34%

Hi Val, I have a quick question about neutering.....I have the 3 male rescues (T Rex, Bandit and Stubby) and they are all being neutered on the same day. They have gotten pretty territorial and adversarial. Can I put them back in their pouch together the same day? What is your recommendation? Thanks so much :) Elizabeth