The effect of neuter status on longevity in the Rottweiler dog
Abstract Surgical sterilization or neutering of dogs is a commonly performed procedure in veterinary practices in many countries. In recent decades, concerns have been raised regarding possible side effects of neutering, including increased risk of certain neoplastic, musculoskeletal and endocrinolo...
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| author | Carolynne J. Joonè Dmitry A. Konovalov |
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| description | Abstract Surgical sterilization or neutering of dogs is a commonly performed procedure in veterinary practices in many countries. In recent decades, concerns have been raised regarding possible side effects of neutering, including increased risk of certain neoplastic, musculoskeletal and endocrinological conditions. Considering that age serves as a significant confounding factor for some of these conditions, evaluating longevity statistics could provide valuable insights into the impact of neutering. The aim of this study was to compare longevity between neutered and sexually intact male and female Rottweilers, using electronic patient records collected by the VetCompass Australia database. Male and female Rottweilers neutered before 1 year of age (n = 207) demonstrated an expected lifespan 1.5 years and 1 year shorter, respectively, than their intact counterparts (n = 3085; p < 0.05). Broadening this analysis to include animals neutered before the age of 4.5 years (n = 357) produced similar results. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a8f1e8e8346841278b149b231daaeb442023-11-26T13:19:44ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222023-10-011311610.1038/s41598-023-45128-wThe effect of neuter status on longevity in the Rottweiler dogCarolynne J. Joonè0Dmitry A. Konovalov1College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook UniversityCollege of Science and Engineering, James Cook UniversityAbstract Surgical sterilization or neutering of dogs is a commonly performed procedure in veterinary practices in many countries. In recent decades, concerns have been raised regarding possible side effects of neutering, including increased risk of certain neoplastic, musculoskeletal and endocrinological conditions. Considering that age serves as a significant confounding factor for some of these conditions, evaluating longevity statistics could provide valuable insights into the impact of neutering. The aim of this study was to compare longevity between neutered and sexually intact male and female Rottweilers, using electronic patient records collected by the VetCompass Australia database. Male and female Rottweilers neutered before 1 year of age (n = 207) demonstrated an expected lifespan 1.5 years and 1 year shorter, respectively, than their intact counterparts (n = 3085; p < 0.05). Broadening this analysis to include animals neutered before the age of 4.5 years (n = 357) produced similar results.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-45128-w |
| spellingShingle | Carolynne J. Joonè Dmitry A. Konovalov The effect of neuter status on longevity in the Rottweiler dog Scientific Reports |
| title | The effect of neuter status on longevity in the Rottweiler dog |
| title_full | The effect of neuter status on longevity in the Rottweiler dog |
| title_fullStr | The effect of neuter status on longevity in the Rottweiler dog |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of neuter status on longevity in the Rottweiler dog |
| title_short | The effect of neuter status on longevity in the Rottweiler dog |
| title_sort | effect of neuter status on longevity in the rottweiler dog |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-45128-w |
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