Abstract:
Eight Tomcats and eight dogs of different ages and sizes were castrated using two methods. Four Tomcats and four dogs were castrated by catgut-ligation method, where the spermatic cord was ligated with chromic catgut. The others were castrated by autoligation method, using the vas deferens to ligate the spermatic cord. Surgical operations proceeded uneventfully in most cases. Three Tomcats exhibited mild vomiting pre-surgically, which was attributed to the anaesthetic agent used. Three dogs (two autoligation and one catgut-ligation) experienced mild to severe post-surgical haemorrhage, and one with severe bleeding required a second ligation. The healing process in all animals was the same regardless of the type of castration method used. In conclusion, both methods of castration of Tomcats and dogs had no major differences regarding surgical and post-surgical complications and the healing process. Autoligation was found to be quick and cheap, yet a safe method of castration.
Page(s):
134-138
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Veterinary Journal, Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Year: 2004