RVT Journal Quiz Volume 42 Issue 5 Article 4 — Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians

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Sterilized dogs have a shorter lifespan than intact dogs. *

a. true

b. false

Which of the following statements is false regarding early spay/neuter in cats? *

a. Performing ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy in female cats prevents the development of pyometra.

b. Waiting until six months to perform ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy in a kitten could allow them to experience their first estrus.

c. Early spay/neuter programs in cats result in a higher rate of undesirable behaviours.

d. Safe anesthetic protocols are available for early spaying/neutering of cats.

e. The incidence of mammary cancer in cats is dramatically reduced with spaying prior to their first estrus.

The ability to perform early spay/neuter in cats at humane societies/rescue organizations eliminates the possibility that spay/neuter is not performed after adoption. *

a. true

b. false

Neutering in male dogs dramatically increases the risk of certain prostatic diseases, such as bacterial prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and paraprostatic cysts. *

a. true

b. false

Spaying/neutering may have a negative or positive impact on the incidence of cancer in dogs, and the impact can be variable by age of sterilization and by breed. *

a. true

b. false

Which of the following is false? *

a. There is a higher risk of developing hip dysplasia in certain male dogs that are castrated before one year of age.

b. First estrus occurs between six to eight months in all dogs and cats.

c. Obesity is a factor in developing a cranial cruciate ligament rupture

d. An increase in sedentary lifestyle is seen with spayed female dogs.

e. Spaying results in an increased frequency of urinary incontinence in female dogs, due to urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence.

The decision about when to spay a large breed dog is difficult, and requires consideration of breed, expected timing of first estrus, and factors such as urinary incontinence, cancer and orthopedic disease. *

a. true

b. false

Which of the following is true concerning ovariectomy? *

a. Ovariectomy reduces the surgeon’s visualization of both ovarian pedicles.

b. Ovariectomy requires a longer incision than ovariohysterectomy.

c. Ovariectomy causes an increased risk over ovariohysterectomy of urinary incontinence due to urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence.

d. Ovariectomy is considered a safe procedure to sterilize female dogs and cats.

e. Uterine cancer is prevented with ovariectomy.

Which statement is true regarding laparoscopic sterilization? *

a. When sterilizing female dogs using laparoscopy, ovariohysterectomy is technically easier and faster to perform than ovariectomy.

b. Laparoscopic ovariectomy is performed by making one large incision along the ventral midline, from xiphoid to pelvis.

c. Laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy and ovariectomy have higher complication rates than traditional surgical (open) procedures.

d. The ability to perform laparoscopic ovariectomy with gastropexy in dogs prone to gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) is appealing to many owners.

e. Laparoscopic abdominal cryptorchidectomy has no advantages over open abdominal surgery in removing the abdominal testicle.

Many factors are involved in the discussion of timing of sterilization, including the pet’s signalment and health, but also other factors such as ability to ensure sterilization is performed, financial considerations, and individual family dynamics and beliefs. *

a. true

b. false

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RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 42 Issue 5 Article 4 Current controversies surrounding when and how to spay/neuter dogs and cats

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