Efter tidligere diskussion her i ng sender jeg nu kopi af info jeg har fået
på en mailliste. Håber det skaber lidt klarhed:
Time to be educated and know the facts. No longer can the excuse of "not
enough data" be viable. The data is available to those who choose to seek
it out and then not ignore it.
**Quoted from Veterinary Bulletin, 1998 ILL:
"There is an accumulating body of evidence indicating that the positive
results outweigh any remaining unknown risks...
because there is little subcutaneous fat to hinder entrance to the abdominal
cavity and the lack of vasculature reduces hemorrhage. Testicles are easier
to remove and break down. Finally, the younger animals recovered faster and
with less pain."
**According to the AMA, ESN has been being performed since
AT LEAST the early 50's
**...published in the November 1996 issue of DVM Newsmagazine Dr. Hoskins;
Professor Emeritus at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary
Medicine. Author of numerous scientific articles and textbooks as well as an
internationally known lecturer.
Without question, early-age spay/neuter allows for decreased operative time,
improved visibility of intra-abdominal structures and rapid
recovery from anesthesia. Animals that undergo early-age spay/neuter are
believed to be
more people-oriented pets and are calmer, gentler, less likely to wander,
and retain persistent juvenile behavior
Only 3 percent of the cats were reported to spray urine intermittently ~ a
significant decrease from those altered post 6mos. The advantages of
early-age spay/neuter far outweigh the risks."
**JAVMA March 1, 2000 ; Dr
TW Land
It's safer. Our mortality rate is lower... Complications occur less often.
Most compelling, in a study done by veterinary students, (completely
inexperienced surgeons), their death and complication rates were
lower. Recently issues regarding the delayed closing of the growth plate
have also been addressed. **Howe LM et al. Long-term outcome of gonadectomy
performed at an early age or traditional age in cats. J Amer Vet Med Assoc
217(11): 1661-1665 2000.
....study found that there no cases of growth plate fracture in the study
population. Quoted " this issue is a red herring and has been seized upon by
people who just don't agree with early altering."
** there are no documented cases in any veterinary literature attributing
ESN to growth plate fracture.
Interestingly, many vets fall back on the "not enough data" theory yet,
there are NO studies supporting S/N on animals being done at 6 - 7 months!
Remember that kittens can go into heat and get pregnant as early as four
months of age,
males can breed and start spraying this early as well! Thus, unwanted
kittens, as well as perhaps an owner who is very unhappy that kitty is now a
*marker* can be prevented.
--
Nina El Falaki
Feca Somali & Bengal Cats
E-mail: cats@feca.dk
http://www.feca.dk