Dog neuter/cat neuter
Authors: Bushby, P. and White, S.
Pages: 281-294
DOI: 10.1002/9781119646006.ch14
Abstract:Canine and feline castration can be performed with a closed technique, not incising the parietal vaginal tunics, or with an open technique in which the parietal vaginal tunics are incised. Advantages of a closed castration include not entering the peritoneal cavity and that the ligature remains external to the inguinal canal, making it possible to retrieve it without entering the abdomen should bleeding occur intra- or post-operatively. Feline castrations are performed scrotally, whereas canine castrations may be performed pre-scrotally or scrotally. Scrotal castration is the preferred technique in the puppy. In adult dogs, pre-scrotal castration is the traditional technique that has been taught for many years, while scrotal castration is gaining popularity among high-quality high-volume spay-neuter veterinarians. Vasectomy is the occlusion or removal of part of both ductus deferens. In cats, vasectomy has been suggested as a means of population control.
Source: Scopus
