Surgical castration in bitches is possible through some surgical techniques, such as
ovariectomy, ovariosalpingohisterectomy, hysterectomy and even newer techniques,
such as video-assisted castration. These procedures involve several benefits that are
currently well discussed, including population control, behavioral changes, prevention
and treatment of neoplasms and disorders of the female reproductive tract. However,
there are also risks involved in the practice of sterilization, and these can compromise
the lives of these animals in the short, medium and long term, and are closely linked
to the applied technique, as each method has a different complication frequency.
Castration can be done prepubertal or postpubertal, but the two options involve
benefits and disadvantages that need to be balanced. Unfortunately, the
disadvantages of this procedure are rarely discussed, and as it is an irreversible
procedure, it should be applied more carefully, individualizing each case. Therefore,
this review presents some applied techniques, along with the benefits and risks of its
use.
Keywords: Sterilization. Techniques. Bitches. Benefits. Disadvantages.
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