Pros and Cons of Chemical Castration in Dogs

PetDoctors - Your Veterinary Podcast by PetDoctors

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Motivations for castration: Sources converge on the motivations behind castration: population control, disease prevention and behavioral modification.

Surgical:

Advantages: Definitive solution for population control and prevention of testosterone-related diseases.

Disadvantages: Irreversible, requires anesthesia, longer recovery.

Chemical:

Advantages: Reversibility, lower cost, does not require anesthesia, ideal for testing the effects of castration.

Disadvantages: Temporary, may require multiple applications, potential side effects (although rare and generally mild).

Recommendations:

Population Control: Surgical castration is the most effective solution.

Testosterone-Related Diseases: Surgical castration offers long-term prevention.

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