Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Effects of surgical sterilization on canine and feline health and on society.
- Journal:
- Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Root Kustritz, M V
- Affiliation:
- University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine · United States
Abstract
Surgical sterilization of dogs and cats is a well-accepted measure for population control in some countries, but is considered unethical as an elective surgery in other countries. This is a review of what is known regarding positive and negative effects of gonadectomy surgery on individual animals and on societal management of unowned dog and cat populations.
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