Long-term health complication of gonad removal in small animals, what's all the fuss about?
Dr. Xavier Schneider, BIT BLM(hons) BVSc(hons) MANZCVS (Animal Reproduction)
When gonads are removed from the body, what is the effect on the hypothalamus in respect to sex hormones/steroids
a) An decrease in FSH and LH
b) Nothing
c) An increase in LH
d) Loss of negative feedback reducing FSH/LH
Correct Answer - (c)
What is the effect of gonadectomy on intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH)?
a) No effect
b) Early gonadectomy decreases the risk of IVDH
c) Early gonadectomy significantly increases the risk of IVDH
d) The risk stays the same
Correct Answer -(b)
What is the effect of gonadectomy on cruciate disease prevalence?
a) No effect
b) Gonadectomy significantly increases prevalence
c) Gonadectomy decreases prevalence
d) Gonadectomy increases prevalence in young animals only
Correct Answer -(b)
Is metabolism affected by gonadectomy?
a) No, it’s a genetic disorder
b) Yes, both dogs and cats are affected
c) Cats are unaffected, dogs are affected
d) Dogs are unaffected, cats are affected
Correct Answer -(b)
If you desex shortly before puberty, your risk of urinary incontinence is reduced by:
a) 30%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 60%
Correct Answer -(c)
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