Abstract
Neutering is a common elective procedure frequently undertaken by veterinary surgeons in general practice in the UK. This procedure offers certain obvious, well-described benefits such as preventing certain diseases (e.g. pyometra or testicular neoplasia) and avoiding unwanted pregnancies. However, the effect of neutering on the risk of diseases later in life poses particular concerns for practitioners. Existing literature regarding the risks and benefits of neutering and the timing of this procedure is vast, and widely conflicting. This article summarises the main risks and benefits of neutering dogs; the effect the timing of neutering may have upon this; and some of the special measures that should be in place or taken into account when neutering prepubertal patients.
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