The effect of neuter status on longevity in the Rottweiler dog
Joone, Carolynne J., and Konovalov, Dmitry A. (2023) The effect of neuter status on longevity in the Rottweiler dog. Scientific Reports, 13 (1). 17845.
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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.
| Item ID: | 80809 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
| ISSN: | 2045-2322 |
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| Funders: | Australian Research Council (ARC) |
| Projects and Grants: | ARC LE160100026 |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Nov 2023 01:30 |
| FoR Codes: | 30 AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND FOOD SCIENCES > 3009 Veterinary sciences > 300907 Veterinary medicine (excl. urology) @ 100% |
| SEO Codes: | 28 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 2801 Expanding knowledge > 280101 Expanding knowledge in the agricultural, food and veterinary sciences @ 100% |
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