Neutering in dogs and cats: current scientific evidence and importance of adequate nutritional management

Neutering in dogs and cats: current scientific evidence and importance of adequate nutritional management

Neutering or spaying is a commonly recommended veterinary procedure. However, veterinarians are often confronted with conflicting findings and differences in concepts regarding practice and proper nutritional management after the procedure. The objective of the present review was to bring to light t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Nutrition research reviews 2020-06, Vol.33 (1), p.134-144
Hauptverfasser: Vendramini, Thiago H A, Amaral, Andressa R, Pedrinelli, Vivian, Zafalon, Rafael V A, Rodrigues, Roberta B A, Brunetto, Marcio A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Age
Animals
Breast cancer
Disease
Dogs
Females
Fibroids
Lymphoma
Management
Mortality
Obesity
Overpopulation
Pets
Population
Pregnancy
Prevention
Prostate
Puberty
Tumors
Veterinary surgeons
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Zusammenfassung:Neutering or spaying is a commonly recommended veterinary procedure. However, veterinarians are often confronted with conflicting findings and differences in concepts regarding practice and proper nutritional management after the procedure. The objective of the present review was to bring to light the most recent literature, summarise it and discuss the findings focusing on the risks and benefits of neutering in dogs and cats, and to determine the appropriate nutritional management for these animals.
ISSN:0954-4224
1475-2700
DOI:10.1017/S0954422419000271