Castração cirúrgica em cadelas: é realmente necessária?

Abstract

Surgical castration in bitches is possible through some surgical techniques, such as ovariectomy, ovariosalpingohisterectomy, hysterectomy and even newer techniques, such as video-assisted castration. These procedures involve several benefits that are currently well discussed, including population control, behavioral changes, prevention and treatment of neoplasms and disorders of the female reproductive tract. However, there are also risks involved in the practice of sterilization, and these can compromise the lives of these animals in the short, medium and long term, and are closely linked to the applied technique, as each method has a different complication frequency. Castration can be done prepubertal or postpubertal, but the two options involve benefits and disadvantages that need to be balanced. Unfortunately, the disadvantages of this procedure are rarely discussed, and as it is an irreversible procedure, it should be applied more carefully, individualizing each case. Therefore, this review presents some applied techniques, along with the benefits and risks of its use. Keywords: Sterilization. Techniques. Bitches. Benefits. Disadvantages.