Early neutering and its consequences: literature review

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Larissa Rodrigues Marchini
Ana Carolina de Andrade Leite de Camargo
Lizandra Amoroso

Abstract

Castration surgery is considered to be one of the most commonly performed surgical techniques in the veterinary routine, and the optimal age for its execution is still contradictory among veterinarians, since studies on this subject related to some factors, such as race and species, are scarce. It is considered as a method of contraception, control of zoonoses and a preventive and therapeutic method for some diseases such as diseases of the reproductive system. Early neutering is widely applied in several countries, but the literature exposes certain consequences of this practice, such as the increased risk of some diseases such as urogenital disorders, obesity, diabetes mellitus, musculoskeletal disorders and neoplasms. Therefore, the objective of this literature review is to address early neutering and its consequences, in order to contribute to the decision-making of veterinary professionals, in addition to collaborating with future studies.

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MARCHINI, L. R.; CAMARGO, A. C. DE A. L. DE; AMOROSO, L. Early neutering and its consequences: literature review. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 19, n. 1, 1 Oct. 2021.
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CLÍNICA VETERINÁRIA DE PEQUENOS ANIMAIS