• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6 • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment • triples the risk of obesity, a common
health problem in dogs with many associated
health problems • quadruples the small risk (< 0.6 %) of prostate cancer • doubles the small risk (5; this is a common cancer and major cause of death in some breeds • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of obesity by a factor of 1.6 - 2, a common
health problem in dogs with many associated
health problems • causes urinary «spay incontinence» in 4 - 20 % of female dogs • increases the risk of persistent or recurring urinary tract infections by a factor of 3 - 4 • increases the risk of recessed vulva, vaginal dermatitis, and vaginitis, especially for female dogs spayed before puberty • doubles the small risk (< 1 %) of urinary tract tumors • increases the risk of orthopedic disorders • increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations One thing is
clear — much of the spay / neuter
information that is available to the
public is unbalanced and contains claims that are exaggerated or unsupported by evidence.
Response: This level of detail is necessary to ensure that individuals» rights with respect to their
health information are
clear, while also ensuring that
information necessary for important
public functions, such as protecting
public health, promoting biomedical research, fighting
health care fraud, and notifying family members in disaster situations, will not be impaired by this regulation.