Population knowledge about castration as a preventive practice of reproductive diseases in their pets

Authors

  • Romina Gisele Praderio Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Instituto de Investigaciones en Reproducción Animal, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Micaela Tebes Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Instituto de Investigaciones en Reproducción Animal, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Rodolfo Luzbel de la Sota Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Instituto de Investigaciones en Reproducción Animal, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Maria Alejandra Stornelli Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Instituto de Investigaciones en Reproducción Animal, Buenos Aires, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v35i3.26240

Keywords:

Reproductive diseases, Castration, Knowledge survey

Abstract

The aim of this study was to know the opinion of citizens about castration as a preventive practice of hormone-dependent reproductive diseases and population control. A questionnaire was developed through a Google form and distributed online to residents of the city of La Plata, Argentina, owning at least one pet. The questionnaire included multiple choice and dichotomous questions. A high percentage of respondents were found to have neutered their pets and a low percentage to have administered contraceptives to them. Respondents considered it important to neuter both males and females. The results show that society has been acquiring knowledge about the care of its pets and the importance of castration. The present work indicates the importance of informing owners about the advantage of castration and its impact on the prevention of reproductive diseases, thus improving the quality of life of pets.

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Published

2024-06-28

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2024 Romina Gisele Praderio, Micaela Tebes, Rodolfo Luzbel de la Sota, Maria Alejandra Stornelli

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How to Cite

Praderio, R. G., Tebes, M., de la Sota, R. L., & Stornelli, M. A. (2024). Population knowledge about castration as a preventive practice of reproductive diseases in their pets. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 35(3), e26240. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v35i3.26240