 Cost/benefit analysis of spaying and neutering.
Here is a table from the article "Pros, Cons, and Techniques of Pediatric Neutering," by Margaret V. Root Kustritz. (Vet Clin Small Anim 44 (2014) 221–233). It assigns a numerical score to the pros and cons of neutering, based on ratings by veterinarians. Here is the description of the table from the article:
"One study asked veterinarians to rate morbidity and mortality of various disorders and multiplied this value by incidence to create an impact score, to help guide veterinarians as they educate clients or make decisions for stray animals in shelters (Table 2)." |