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Suggested Reading
A review of neutering cats. Griffin B, DiGangi BA, Bohling MW. In Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine—St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2009, pp 776-790.
Early spay-neuter in the dog and cat. Kustritz MV. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 29:935-943, 1999.
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians veterinary medical care guidelines for spay-neuter programs. Looney AL, Bohling MW, Bushby PA, et al. JAVMA 233:74-86, 2008.
The effect of prepubertal and postpubertal gonadectomy on penile extrusion and urethral diameter in the domestic cat. Root MV, Johnston SD, Johnston G, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 37:363-366, 1996.
The effect of prepubertal castration on the penile urethra of the cat. Herron MA. JAVMA 209:208-211, 1996.
Evaluation of anesthetic protocols for neutering 6- to 14-week-old pups. Faggella AM, Aronsohn MG. JAVMA 205:308-314, 1994.
Gonadectomy in immature dogs: Effects on skeletal, physical, and behavioral development. Salmeri KR, Bloomberg MS, Scruggs SL, Shille V. JAVMA 198:1193-1203, 1991.
Long-term outcome of gonadectomy performed at an early age or traditional age in dogs. Howe LM, Slater MR, Boothe HW, et al. JAVMA 218:217-221, 2001.
Long-term risks and benefits of early-age gonadectomy in dogs. Spain CV, Scarlett JM, Houpt KA. JAVMA 224:380-387, 2004.