Reichler I M
Klinik für Fortpflanzungsmedizin der Universität Zürich.
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd. 2010 Jun;152(6):273-8. doi: 10.1024/0036-7281/a000064.
Gonadectomy irreversibly prevents reproduction by removing germ cells as well as gonadal hormones. Moreover, consequences of gonadectomy include metabolic alterations influencing the incidence of diseases, phenotype and behavior. The desirable and undesirable effects of castration on different organ systems and their relation to timing of gonadectomy are discussed. For reasons of disease prevention as well as ease of husbandry and control of pet overpopulation prepuberal castration of non-breeding cats is recommended. At the time of gonadectomy the risk for developing obesity and associated diseases as well as dietary measures should be discussed with the owner.
性腺切除术通过去除生殖细胞以及性腺激素来不可逆地阻止繁殖。此外，性腺切除术的后果包括影响疾病发病率、表型和行为的代谢改变。本文讨论了去势对不同器官系统的有利和不利影响及其与性腺切除时间的关系。出于疾病预防以及便于饲养和控制宠物数量过多的原因，建议对非繁殖猫进行青春期前去势。在进行性腺切除术时，应与主人讨论患肥胖症及相关疾病的风险以及饮食措施。
