Vet To Vet: Updates On Spay/Neuter Research
Dr. Amie Burling, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Resident at the University of Florida, discusses updates on spay and neuter research at the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference track of the 2013 No More Homeless Pets National Conference.
Presenter: Amie Burling, DVM
Date: October 12, 2013
Venue: No More Homeless Pets National Conference
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There has been an increase in the euthanasia rates in animal shelters since the 1970s.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 2.
The long-term health effects of spay/neuter postulated by recent studies and highlighted in the media include all of the following except:
- A.
Joint disease.
- B.
Cancer.
- C.
Urinary incontinence.
- D.
Kidney disease.
- E.
Longevity.
Correct Answer
D. Kidney disease. -
- 3.
Which of the following should be considered when reviewing the “Neutering Dogs: Effects on joint disorders and cancers in Golden Retrievers” study?
- A.
The small sample size (compared to similar human studies)
- B.
The emphasis on a select number of findings
- C.
The breed specificity
- D.
It is a starting point for further investigation, not a policy-changing study.
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 4.
Which of the following was a conclusion from Banfield Pet Hospital’s “State of Pet Health 2013” of 2.2 million dogs and 460,000 cats?
- A.
Neutered cats are at a 4X higher risk of trauma.
- B.
Altered dogs live 15-20% longer; altered cats live 39-62% longer.
- C.
Neutered dogs are at a 50% higher risk of trauma.
- D.
Spayed female cats are 20% less likely to develop urinary incontinence.
- E.
Neutered male dogs are less likely to develop glaucoma.
Correct Answer
B. Altered dogs live 15-20% longer; altered cats live 39-62% longer. -
- 5.
Which of the following is not a recommendation of Dr. Burling’s, regarding spay/neuter research?
- A.
Evaluate population verses individual risks and benefits.
- B.
Promote further research.
- C.
Consider numbers verses sample size and percentage.
- D.
Welcome evidence-based critique.
- E.
Remain open-minded.
Correct Answer
C. Consider numbers verses sample size and percentage. -
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