Prepubertal gonadectomy in cats: different surgical techniques and comparison with gonadectomy at traditional age

Porters, Nathalie; Polis, Ingeborgh; Moons, Christel; Duchateau, Luc; Goethals, Klara; Huyghe, S.; Rooster, H. de

doi:10.1136/vr.102337

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“…Practical and safe anaesthetic and surgical protocols are available for PPG (Aronsohn and Faggella 1993, Faggella and Aronsohn 1993, Theran 1993, Robertson and others 2003, Joyce and Yates 2011, Bushby 2013, Porters and others 2014a, b); nevertheless, there are still concerns about the effects of PPG on the behaviour and health of domestic cats (Spain and others 2002, Murray and others 2008). …”

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Relationship between age at gonadectomy and health problems in kittens adopted from shelters

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Prepubertal gonadectomy (PPG) is promoted as a way of managing overpopulation in cats, but concerns about PPG and potential health issues still exist. The objective of the present study was to evaluate short-term and long-term health problems in cats subjected to PPG in comparison to gonadectomy at traditional age (TAG). In a prospective clinical trial, 800 shelter kittens aged between approximately 8 weeks and 12 weeks were recruited before adoption and randomly assigned to either the PPG group (gonadectomy performed immediately) or the TAG group (gonadectomy delayed until six months to eight months of age). Short-term health issues included mortality between when kittens arrived at the clinic and up to seven days after they returned to the shelter, as well as the occurrence of various other health issues arising in the first month following adoption. Kittens were followed-up until 24 months of age specifically for feline lower urinary tract disease, urethral obstruction (male cats), lameness, fractures and hypersensitivity disorders with dermatological presentation. In the short term, there were no significant differences between health problems in PPG and TAG kittens. Similarly, no significant differences were observed between treatment groups in terms of the type or number of health issues in the long term. In conclusion, there are no health-related contraindications to advocating PPG strategies in shelter cats. Ideally, PPG should be performed at the shelter facility itself as long as excellent infectious disease control and postoperative clinical observation before adoption are guaranteed

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“…There is a misconception that small cats may be harassed by other adult cats and that they may require a longer recovery time after undergoing surgery. However, the surgical procedures for young adult cats are easier, faster, and safer than the procedures used for older cats (Kustritz, 2007;Bushby & Griffin, 2011;Porters et al, 2014;Griffin et al, 2016). Indeed, probability of disease (mammary hyperplasia, ovarian cysts, and increased friability and vascularity of the uterus) in younger female cats is lower than in older female cats, and postoperative recovery is faster in younger cats than in older cats (Yates & White, 2018).…”

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Application of a high-quality, high-volume trap–neuter–return model of community cats in Seoul, Korea

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Background This study was performed to determine the characteristics of community cats that were admitted to trap–neuter–return(TNR) programs and the feasibility of the high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) model in Seoul, Korea. Methods TNR programs were performed eight times from 2017 to 2018, and a total of 375 community cats from the pilot areas were admitted. The pilot areas were selected regions wherein caregivers voluntarily participated in our TNR program. Each cat was anesthetized, assessed for health status, sterilized, vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia (FVR-CP), and rabies, and treated with insecticide after surgery. The time from anesthesia to recovery was evaluated to verify the efficiency of surgical time of the program. The TNR program at a local animal hospital and the program in this study were compared to assess the veterinary treatment administered and the cost for each cat. Results A total of 375 cats were underwent TNR in this study, including 192 (51.2%) intact females, 180 (48%) intact males, and three (0.8%) sterilized cats. Following surgery, 372 cats (99.2%) were returned to their original locations. Three cats (0.8%) died postoperatively. On average, 21.9% of the cats were pregnant during the TNRs, and the highest percentage of cats (63.9%) were pregnant in March. All cats presented to the TNR program were considered healthy enough to be part of the program after examination. For neutering one animal at a time, similar to conventional TNR ($140), it took 53 ± 16 mins for females and 30 ± 9 mins for males from anesthesia to recovery. In contrast, the standardized procedure can neuter multiple cats simultaneously, similar to the conveyor system, at an estimated rate of 6.8 mins per cat ($45 per female cat, $30 per male cat). Conclusions The TNR strategy in Seoul should be implemented by establishing dedicated clinics to concentrate on HQHVSN surgeries of cats. Through this pilot study, we were able to demonstrate that it is possible to effectively apply HQHVSN clinics in Korea. Future studies that perform intensive sterilization in targeted areas are necessary to confirm the efficacy of the TNR strategy.

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“…For cats, ovarian pedicle ligation may be achieved by autoligation of the ovarian artery (ie, pedicle tie). 16,46,222,226,227 When ventral abdominal or paramedian incisions are used, closure must incorporate the external rectus fascia. 228,229 When flank incisions are used, closure must incorporate the transversus abdominus and internal and external abdominal oblique muscles.…”

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The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ 2016 Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs

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As community efforts to reduce the overpopulation and euthanasia of unwanted and unowned cats and dogs have increased, many veterinarians have increasingly focused their clinical efforts on the provision of spay-neuter services. Because of the wide range of geographic and demographic needs, a wide variety of spay-neuter programs have been developed to increase delivery of services to targeted populations of animals, including stationary and mobile clinics, MASHstyle operations, shelter services, community cat programs, and services provided through private practitioners. In an effort to promote consistent, high-quality care across the broad range of these programs, the Association of Shelter Veterinarians convened a task force of veterinarians to develop veterinary medical care guidelines for spay-neuter programs. These guidelines consist of recommendations for general patient care and clinical procedures, preoperative care, anesthetic management, surgical procedures, postoperative care, and operations management. They were based on current principles of anesthesiology, critical care medicine, infection control, and surgical practice, as determined from published evidence and expert opinion. They represent acceptable practices that are attainable in spay-neuter programs regardless of location, facility, or type of program. The Association of Shelter Veterinarians envisions that these guidelines will be used by the profession to maintain consistent veterinary medical care in all settings where spay-neuter services are provided and to promote these services as a means of reducing sheltering and euthanasia of cats and dogs.

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Prepubertal gonadectomy in cats: different surgical techniques and comparison with gonadectomy at traditional age

Cited by 30 publications

References 21 publications

Relationship between age at gonadectomy and health problems in kittens adopted from shelters

Relationship between age at gonadectomy and health problems in kittens adopted from shelters

Application of a high-quality, high-volume trap–neuter–return model of community cats in Seoul, Korea

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ 2016 Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs

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