The Optimal Time For Spay/Neuter: An Analysis Of Critical Spay/Neuter Literature

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    The UC Davis, Golden Retriever paper reports on a:

    • Prospective study of the incidence of certain cancers and orthopedic conditions in Golden Retrievers
    • Retrospective study of the incidence of certain cancers and orthopedic conditions in Golden Retrievers
    • Double blind cohort study of the incidence of certain cancers and orthopedic conditions in Golden Retrievers
    • Computer simulated analysis of incidence of certain cancers and orthopedic conditions in Golden Retrievers
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The Optimal Time For Spay/Neuter: An Analysis Of Critical Spay/Neuter Literature - Quiz
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In the face of confusing and often conflicting reports in veterinary literature, how can veterinarians understand the pros and cons of spay/neuter and determine the most appropriate age to perform these surgeries in male and female dogs and cats?
Presenter: Dr. Philip Bushby

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  • 3. 

    The primary value of the UC Davis studies is that

    • They document that the spaying female dogs prior to one year of age causes an increase in cruciate disease

    • The results can be extrapolated to other breeds of dogs

    • They point to the need for more and better research

    • They recommend not spaying or neutering dogs

    Correct Answer
    A. They point to the need for more and better research
  • 4. 

    The University of Georgia study:

    • Demonstrated an increase in life expectancy of spayed female dogs, but not in castrated male dogs

    • Demonstrated an increase in life expectancy of castrated male dogs, but not of spayed female dogs

    • Demonstrated an increase in life expectancy of castrated male dogs and spayed female dogs

    • Showed no increase in life expectancy associated with sterilization of dogs

    Correct Answer
    A. Demonstrated an increase in life expectancy of castrated male dogs and spayed female dogs
  • 5. 

    The Banfield “State of Health Report” from 2013

    • Documents an increase in life expectancy of sterilized cats, but not of sterilized dogs

    • Documents an increase in life expectancy of sterilized dogs, but not of sterilized cats

    • Showed no increase in life expectancy in either dogs or cats

    • Documents an increase in life expectancy of sterilized dogs and sterilized cats

    Correct Answer
    A. Documents an increase in life expectancy of sterilized dogs and sterilized cats
  • 6. 

    The recommended time to sterilize shelter animals is:

    • Prior to 12 weeks of age

    • Prior to 5 months of age

    • At 6 months of age or older

    • Prior to adoption

    Correct Answer
    A. Prior to adoption
  • 7. 

    It is estimated that approximately 80% of adult female dogs in the United States have been spayed.  Assuming that sterilized female dogs rarely develop mammary neoplasia and that the incidence of mammary neoplasia in the adult female dog population is 4%, what is the incidence of mammary neoplasia in intact adult female dogs?

    • 4%

    • 40%

    • 20%

    • Cannot be determined from the data presented

    Correct Answer
    A. 20%
  • 8. 

    Which of the following conditions has the lowest overall incidence in dogs?

    • Osteosarcoma

    • Pyometra

    • Mammary neoplasia

    • Benign prostatic hypertrophy

    Correct Answer
    A. Osteosarcoma
  • 9. 

    According to the Veterinary Task Force on Feline Spay Neuter the most appropriate age to spay / neuter cats is:

    • At 6-months old or older

    • Prior to 5 months of age

    • Prior to 3 months of age

    • After 1 year of age

    Correct Answer
    A. Prior to 5 months of age
  • 10. 

    Female cats can first get pregnant at:

    • 2-3 months of age

    • 4-5 months of age

    • 6-8 months of age

    • After 1 year of age

    Correct Answer
    A. 4-5 months of age
  • 11. 

    To determine causation you need all of the following EXCEPT:

    • Unbiased subject selection

    • Adequate same size

    • Accurate identification of a causative agent

    • Adequate control of confounding factors

    Correct Answer
    A. Accurate identification of a causative agent

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