Reproductive Surgery (Male)

Question 1

Age to neuter

Answer 1

Not defined
>6mth smallbreed/cats.
12-18mth largebreed dog

Question 2

Benefit to castrate (Dog)

Answer 2

Population control
Reduce hypersexuality, aggresion
Testicular- Eliminates risk of neoplasia,trauma,orchitis, torsion.
Cryptorchidism
Reduced risk of prostate disease

Question 3

Scientific word of castrate

Answer 3

Orchiectomy

Question 4

Site of incision for canine castrations

Answer 4

Pre-scrotal,scrotal
Cryptorchidism-Inginual

Question 5

How to decide between open or close castration

Answer 5

Testicular tumour- Closed castration
Mostly open esp bigger dogs

Question 6

Difference between open and closed castration

Answer 6

Open-Incise vaginal tunic, Direct placement of ligatures on spermatic vessels,Increased ligature security

Closed-Do not incise vaginal tunic, Ligatureon intact tunic with vessels internally (2 layers),Simpler

Question 7

What is the name of muscle when transfixing during a closed castration

Answer 7

Cremaster muscle

Question 8

Do you cut away or towards you

Answer 8

AWAY from dog and you

Question 9

How many layers when closing up a castration, Name layers

Answer 9

2 layers
Subcuticular and skin

Question 10

Benefit to castrate (Cat)

Answer 10

Urine spraying + strong odour!
sexual behaviours. Reduce roaming and fighting
Overall lower mortality rate:

Question 11

What kind of incision do I use for feline castration

Answer 11

Scrotal

Question 12

Common complications of castrations

Answer 12

Immediate: Haemorrhage/Trauma
Delayed: Bruising/Infection/Swelling