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The effect of early-age gonadectomy on the health and well-being of cats
Eight hundred kittens are divided in two groups: VC (neutered at 8-12 weeks of age) or LC (neutered at 6-8 months of age). The aim is to define anesthetic and surgical protocols for early-age gonadectomy in cats. Furthermore the frequencies of obesity, Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, spontaneous fractures and behavior problems among two groups of cats are compared.
Date:16 Nov 2013 → 15 May 2014
Keywords:feline, early-age gonadectomy, anaesthesia, animal well-being, surgery, behavior
Disciplines:Other veterinary sciences, Animal biology, Public health care, Public health sciences, Veterinary medicine, Other agricultural, veterinary and food sciences, Public health services