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Tytuł:
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French veterinarians' opinions and practices regarding early neutering of cats: a convenience sampling survey interpreted in an international context.
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Autorzy:
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Gagnon AC; Saint-André-Lez-Lille, France.
Langlade C; Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy-l'Etoile, France .
Rosset E; Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy-l'Etoile, France.
Buff S; Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy-l'Etoile, France.
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Źródło:
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The Veterinary record [Vet Rec] 2020 Dec 19; Vol. 187 (12), pp. e120. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Sep 25.
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Typ publikacji:
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Journal Article
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Język:
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English
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Imprint Name(s):
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Publication: 2021- : [Oxford] : Wiley
Original Publication: -June 2009 : London : British Veterinary Medicine
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MeSH Terms:
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
Cats/*surgery
Orchiectomy/*psychology
Orchiectomy/*veterinary
Veterinarians/*psychology
Animals ; Animals, Suckling/surgery ; France ; Humans ; Internationality ; Orchiectomy/statistics & numerical data ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Veterinarians/statistics & numerical data
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Contributed Indexing:
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Keywords: early neutering; kittens; opinion; practitioners; survey; veterinarians
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Entry Date(s):
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Date Created: 20200926 Date Completed: 20210604 Latest Revision: 20210604
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Update Code:
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20240105
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DOI:
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10.1136/vr.105944
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PMID:
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32978276
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Background: Although data are still needed, early neutering of cats appears to be as safe as neutering at the traditional age of six months or older and beneficial to the individual and the population. The aim of this observational study was to obtain an overview of veterinarians' opinions and practices about feline early neutering (ie, until the age of four months).
Methods: In this retrospective work, a web survey was distributed to French practitioners.
Results: A total of 609 veterinarians returned the survey. Majority of the veterinarians (56 per cent) reported never performing early neutering, 42 per cent reported performing it inconsistently, and 2 per cent reported consistently performing it. When carried out, it was mainly on kittens from commercial breeding, following breeders' request, and performed at the age of three months. An overwhelming majority (93 per cent) of veterinarians performing early neutering reported no incidents. Veterinarians who did not practise early neutering neutered mostly (81 per cent) kittens from four to six months of age.
Conclusion: In conclusion, early neutering is still not a common practice among French veterinarians. Opinions differed as to its advantages and disadvantages, although reported incidents were scarce. Veterinarians who do not perform early neutering reported a lack of interest in this practice rather than reluctance.
Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.
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