[Pros and cons of gonadectomy on health condition in female and male dogs].
The necessity, and in particular the timing of gonadectomy in dogs is still controversial. This is mainly because gonadectomy confers a mixture of benefits and adverse effects depending on age at neutering, breed and sex. On advising a client on gonadectomy, the frequency and consequences of the pros and cons should be balanced.
Klinik für Fortpflanzungsmedizin der Universität Zürich. ireichler@vetclinics.uzh.ch
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D000818:Animals; D003071:Cognition; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors