Sentences with word «gonadectomy»

However, in this cohort, there was no statistically significant difference in the overall cancer incidence rate in male or female dogs that underwent early gonadectomy before 1 year of age compared with sexually intact dogs (data not shown).

Prepubertal gonadectomy in the domestic feline: Effects on skeletal, physical and behavioral development.

The effects of prepubertal gonadectomy on skeletal, physical, and behavioral development are similar to those seen in animals that are neutered at a more traditional age.

Finally, yet to be identified confounding factors unique to dogs that undergo elective gonadectomy before 1 year of age may account for this association.

Dogs that underwent early elective gonadectomy had a one in four lifetime risk of bone sarcoma development compared with a significantly reduced risk among dogs that were sexually intact throughout their lifetime.

Spain, C.V., Scarlett, J.M., Houpt, K.A. Long - term risks and benefits of pediatric gonadectomy in dogs.

While some studies indicate a relationship between gonadectomy and an increase in certain cancers, it can not be determined whether or not the decrease of certain hormones has a protective role without further studies.

«Development of behavior in adopted shelter kittens following gonadectomy performed at an early age or at a traditional age» (well that's a mouthful) by Porters et al. (in press at the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 2014) examined the relationship between time of s / n (either at 2 - 3 months or 6 - 8 months) and report of both short - term and long - term behavior issues.

There are numerous known health benefits for spay / neuter in cats, in addition to the population management benefits, and there is «no evidence to suggest that pediatric gonadectomy by 5 months of age is linked to any increased risk of disease.»

Although female dogs in the early gonadectomy subgroup reached the greatest height as adults, neither adult height nor body weight were significant risk factors for bone sarcoma.

Effects of dietary fat and energy on body weight and composition after gonadectomy in cats.

«it is possible that the increase in bone length that results from early - age gonadectomy results in changes in joint conformation, which could lead to a diagnosis of hip dysplasia.»

Gonadectomy did not influence food intake, weight gain, or back - fat depth.

She also states that, for the shelter population, «Societal benefit resulting from gonadectomy of unowned dogs and cats in the United States outweighs all other concerns.»

That is why Dr. Weedon and three fellow shelter medicine researchers from the University of Minnesota, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Mississippi State University recently published a review article * evaluating the relevant literature and drawing conclusions about gonadectomies, especially regarding the optimal age to perform this procedure.

We found no evidence indicating that dogs in this cohort that underwent early gonadectomy received increased medical surveillance that might translate into increased likelihood of bone sarcoma diagnosis.

We conclude that the subset of Rottweiler dogs that undergo early gonadectomy represent a unique, highly accessible target population to further study the gene: environment interactions that determine bone sarcoma risk and to test whether interventions can inhibit the spontaneous development of bone sarcoma.

Gonadectomized female and male dogs lived longer than sexually intact dogs in this cohort (Table 1) ⇓ and in a previous study (32), which might be expected to contribute to a higher overall cancer incidence associated with gonadectomy.

Although these results are obviously important to the average pet dog owner, the researchers also look at their results from a more societal level and conclude «The beneficial effects of gonadectomy [neutering] are underpinned by the need to reduce the number of unwanted companion animals.

By far the most common surgeries performed on dogs in the United States are spay and neuter procedures — collectively called gonadectomies — that remove the reproductive organs to prevent unwanted pregnancies and pet overpopulation.

In a 15 - month study, the effects of prepubertal gonadectomy on skeletal growth, weight gain, food intake, body fat, secondary sex characteristics, and behavioral development were investigated in 32 mixed - breed dogs.

«Male and female dogs that underwent gonadectomy before 1 year of age had an approximate one in four lifetime risk for bone sarcoma and were significantly more likely to develop bone sarcoma than dogs that were sexually intact.»

In contrast, pet dogs frequently undergo elective gonadectomy, providing a unique population to study the influence of endogenous sex hormones on spontaneous bone sarcoma development.

Among all cancer diagnoses, bone sarcoma was overrepresented in the early gonadectomy subgroup, representing 27 of 45 (60 %) cancer diagnoses compared with the sexually intact group in which only 15 of 66 (23 %) cancer diagnoses were bone sarcoma.

Spain, C.V., Scarlett, J.M., Houpt, K.A. Long - term risks and benefits of pediatric gonadectomy in cats.

Determining optimal age for gonadectomy in the dog: A critical review of the literature to guide decision making.

The remaining dogs that underwent gonadectomy after 1 year of age were dichotomized into two equal groups.

Among male and female dogs with early - age gonadectomy, hip dysplasia, noise phobias, and sexual behaviors were increased, whereas obesity, separation anxiety, escaping behaviors, inappropriate elimination when frightened...»

In this population, there were no apparent differences in the frequency or intensity of veterinary services provided to dogs that underwent early gonadectomy and to those left sexually intact.

The resolution states, «Resolved, that AVMA supports the concept of early (8 - 16 weeks of age) ovariohysterectomies / gonadectomies in dogs and cats, in an effort to stem the overpopulation in these species.»

Gonadectomy, or neutering, is a very common surgery for dogs having many positive effects on behavior, health, and longevity.

Gonadectomy, or neutering, is a very common elective surgery in dogs.

Strong support exists for the view that gonadectomy has a net health benefit for female dogs and cats, but it is less clear that neutering benefits individual males.

Developmental and Behavioral Effects of Prepubertal Gonadectomy.

And the connection between the gonadectomy and the disease may be coincidental rather than causal.

It's almost always best to spay and neuter pets By far the most common surgeries performed on dogs in the United States are spay and neuter procedures — collectively called gonadectomies — that remove the reproductive organs to prevent unwanted pregnancies and pet overpopulation.

Recommended age for prepubertal gonadectomy: Many veterinarians consider four months of age to be too young for this surgical procedure.

A big reason for the confusion is the overwhelming number of studies that have been done on gonadectomies.

Humans do not frequently undergo gonadectomy.