Associations between neutering and early-onset urinary incontinence in UK bitches under primary veterinary care.

Camilla Leonie PegramD C BrodbeltD B ChurchJon L HallL OwenY-M ChangDan Gerard O'Neill

Published in: The Journal of small animal practice (2019)

Neutering itself and early-age neutering (<6 months) are major risk factors for early-onset urinary incontinence. These results should be taken into account in making evidence-based recommendations on neutering and its timing.

Keyphrases

early onset
urinary incontinence
late onset
healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
clinical practice
pain management