Neutering Cats — Assessing Attitudes and Challenging Conventions

Positive Effects of Prepubertal Neutering in Dogs and Cats

Body condition of feral cats and the effect of neutering.

Considerable debate exists regarding the most appropriate methods for controlling feral cat populations, both from humane and logistical points of view. The physical condition of feral cats has not been reported, and it is not known if these cats benefit from neutering. This study investigates the body condition of feral cats by measuring body weight (BW), body condition score (BCS; Burkholder,...

Prepuberal Gonadectomy - Early-Age Neutering of Dogs and Cats

Early-age neutering of puppies and kittens (as early as 6-7 weeks of age) is increasing in popularity in the United States. This increase likely results from accumulating information on the safety of the procedure and lack of long-term adverse side effects. As veterinarians become comfortable and familiar with the procedure, they are likely to encourage more clients to consider early-age neuter...

Metabolic Profiling Reveals Effects of Age, Sexual Development and Neutering in Plasma of Young Male Cats

Neutering is a significant risk factor for obesity in cats. The mechanisms that promote neuter-associated weight gain are not well understood but following neutering, acute changes in energy expenditure and energy consumption have been observed. Metabolic profiling (GC-MS and UHPLC-MS-MS) was used in a longitudinal study to identify changes associated with age, sexual development and neutering ...

Effects of neutering on hormonal concentrations and energy requirements in male and female cats.

OBJECTIVE To determine whether changes in concentrations of hormones involved in glucose and fatty acid homeostasis are responsible for the increased probability that neutered cats will develop obesity and diabetes mellitus. ANIMALS 10 male and 10 female weight-maintained adult cats. PROCEDURE Results of glucose tolerance tests and concentrations of hormones and nonesterified fatty acids (N...