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CONTROLLING ODORS WHEN YOUR BITCH IS IN SEASON
A product
that is helpful when your girls are in season,
Chlorophyll
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THE CANINE ESTRUS CYCLE
Staging
Using Vaginal Cytological Examination
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STRESS, INFERTILITY & HERPES INFECTION
By Mary
C. Wakeman. Explanations of causes.
-
BREEDING CULTURE PROGRAMS & INFECTIONS
Article
written by Myra Ehrman, RN, BA, BS MScN and well
worth the read!
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BREEDING YOUR FEMALE
Excellent education from
the Bull Mastiff site.
-
INFERTILITY IN BITCHES
Well written
by a breeder of 25 years, Vivian Phillips.
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ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
A surgical
approach to breeding.
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ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (AI) - OUTLINE AND
DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES INVOLVED
Written by Jim Hickie,
Gengala Afghans (Australia), providing an expert
and authoritative commentary and discussion on
several key aspects of AI , including moral and
ethical issues.
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USE OF SUPPLEMENTAL PROGESTERONE IN MANAGEMENT
OF CANINE PREGNANCY
Hypoluteoidism is a
hypothesized cause of pregnancy loss in bitches.
Diagnosis requires demonstration of an
abnormally low serum progesterone concentration
and ultrasound verification of presence of
viable fetuses. Treatment is with injectable
progesterone in oil or a synthetic oral
progestogen; treatment must be withdrawn about
60 days post-ovulation to allow spontaneous
parturition of normal puppies.
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REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY & ARTIFICIAL
INSEMINATION
A general
resource for breeders, veterinarians and
veterinary students
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ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION WITH FRESH SEMEN
This technique is used
when sexual intercourse is impossible due
to:....
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ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION WITH CHILLED SEMEN
This
procedure is used primarily to overcome the
obstacle of distance between partners, by saving
the bitch's owner any travel and kennel costs
that would be incurred to take the bitch to the
stud dog.
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ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION WITH FROZEN SEMEN
The semen is obtained as
above. The quality and number of spermatozoa are
carefully measured to ensure that the sperm to
be frozen contains more than 150 million motile
spermatozoa and less than thirty percent
abnormal spermatozoa.
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CLINICAL USE OF ANTI-PROGESTINS IN THE BITCH
In the
bitch, progesterone plays a critical role in the
establishment and maintenance of pregnancy. At
the onset of estrus, serum progesterone rises.
Progesterone permits the maturation of uterine
cells so as to prepare them for implantation...
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WHY, OR WHY NOT A.I.
No details
left uncovered.
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THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
A terrific
part of an article written by Marilyn Koyanagi.
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ROUTINE PREVENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE INTACT BITCH
Informative
literature from the Show Dog Super Site.
-
PREGNANCY DETERMINATION IN THE BITCH
Detailed
information on different methods of pregnancy
determination. A table of pregnancy events
covers estrus through whelping.
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PREGNANCY DETERMINATION IN THE BITCH
Females of
most domestic species are sexually receptive (in
heat or estrus) every 17 to 21 days. Failure to
return to estrus after a successful breeding is
often the earliest indication of pregnancy in
these animals.
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CANINE PREGNANCY BLOOD TEST
How many
times have you been told that there is no blood
test for pregnancy in dogs? Humans have one,
along with urine tests, etc., so why not dogs?
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CANINE PREGNANCY FAILURE
Determining
the cause of pregnancy loss in the dog can be
frustrating. Despite a thorough investigation,
identifying a specific cause of abortion is not
always possible.
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CANINE LOST PREGNANCY: DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION
Establishing and maintaining pregnancy is
dependent on many biological interactions
between the embryo or foetus and the pregnant
female.
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ACCURACY OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY
For
predicting whelping date for canine pregnancy -
a retrospective study.
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PREGNANCY TERMINATION IN DOGS AND CATS
Accidents
happen, and a large number of pets become
pregnant despite their owner's wishes.
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PREGNANCY TERMINATION IN DOGS
Responsible
behavior on the part of an animals owner is the
best way to prevent pregnancy.
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STUD DOG MANAGEMENT
By Cathy Ochs-Cline. A
wonderful article.
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PLANNING FOR HEALTHY PUPPIES
By Theresa
A. Fuess, Ph.D. Information Specialist
University of Illinois College of Veterinary
Medicine
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CANINE ABORTION
A must read!
Excellent explanations and advise here.
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CRYPTORCHIDISM
IN THE CANINE
An easy-to-read complete
article.
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CRYPTORCHIDISM
The
condition in which either one or both testicles
fails to descend fully.
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MONORCHIDISM
A genetic
fault.
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SELECTING SIRES
Much thought
this brings to mind - by Dr. Carmen L.
Battaglia.
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THE GENETIC CUL-DE-SAC
Dogs as an
endangered species.
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NUTRITION FOR BITCHES IN WHELP
Building a
good foundation..naturally! By Kymythy
Schultze.
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FALSE PREGNANCY
Mixed
signals: When your dog acts pregnant - but
isn't!
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FALSE PREGNANCIES
Recommended treatment &
examples.
-
FALSE PREGNANCY IN DOGS
Some female
dogs (bitches) fail to go out of their heat
cycles correctly. This causes a condition we
call "false pregnancy"....
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REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY & ARTIFICIAL
INSEMINATION
Excellent comprehensive
article by Rob Lofstedt. Professor of
Theriogenology. Atlantic Veterinary College
University of Prince Edward Island. P.E.I.
Canada
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TIMING THE INSEMINATION
Timing the
breeding of a bitch is a the most important part
of performing an AI mating.
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SOUTHERN CLONE CANINE SEMEN & REPRODUCTION
A N.Z. Company
renowned for their semen freezing.
-
METHODS OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION AND THEIR
USAGE
by Robert
Van Hutchinson, DVM
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PRE-BREEDING TESTING
Relating to
Bearded Collies, but common sense for all
breeds.
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PRE-BREEDING EXAMINATION FOR THE STUD DOG
Great article from the
Show Dogs Super Site.
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PRE-BREEDING EXAMINATION FOR THE BITCH
Another from the Show Dogs
Super Site.
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CHOOSING BREEDING STOCK
"Breed the
Best to the Best, and Hope for the Best"!
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BRUCELLOSIS
Have dogs
tested for Canine Brucellosis before breeding!
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FUNGAL INFECTION
NEW DNA
tests for Blastomycosis and Aspergilosis
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CANINE HERPES VIRUS INFECTION
Canine
herpes virus is generally referred to as CHV,
and is a leading cause of puppy deaths,
especially in puppies one to three weeks of age.
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HERPESVIRUS INFECTION AS A TRIGGER OF ANIMAL
HEALTH PROBLEMS
Canine
herpesvirus (CHV) infection can be devastating
to the breeding kennel, resulting in decreased
fertility, small litter sizes, and puppy death.
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CANINE HERPES
Diagnosis, Treatment and
Vaccination
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INFECTIOUS CAUSES OF REPRODUCTIVE FAILURE
The cause
of reproductive failure in the dog or bitch may
be classified as infectious, hormonal, anatomic
or physiological. This article deals with
infectious causes.
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SPECIAL ARTICLES BY Steven S. Metcalfe
BSc BVMS (Hons) MSc MACVSc
Excellent articles by our
own Veterinarian.
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HEALTHY BREEDING WITH HERBS & HOMEOPATHY
One of the
best!
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ABNORMAL FOETAL DEVELOPMENT
These
articles will help you better understand some of
the developmental and more common reproductive
diseases in puppies.
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DEVELOPING HIGH ACHIEVERS
I thoroughly
enjoyed this article and will be trying it with
my very next litter!
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CANINE EPILEPSY & BREEDING
Very
comprehensive article.
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POPULAR SIRES
& POPULATION GENETICS
A thorough explanation of
the price of Popularity.
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TESTOSTERONE DEVELOPMENT IN MALE DOGS
A ten month old puppy has blood
levels of Testosterone almost five times higher
than an adult dog
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THE WHELPING BOX
Information
for the serious first time breeder.
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THE BITCH - A WOLF IN DOG'S
CLOTHING!
The real reason domestic
dogs get pyometra, how the hormones work, and
what it means to the breeder.
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2+2+2 = 10
Proper timing
of ovulation is necessary in managing a
successful breeding program.
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DRUGS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY OR NURSING
One should avoid using all
medications in pregnant and lactating (nursing)
dogs. Check this list out to ensure you are not
causing a problem!
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FEEDING DOGS DURING GESTATION AND LACTATION
Excellent article from the
Victorian Canine Association.
-
NORMAL VALUES &
CHARACTERISTICS
Information on the
reproduction and normal physiologic values of
dogs.
-
FAQ'S ON REPRODUCTION (HEAT & PREGNANCIES)
Helpful reading. By
Holly Frisby, DVM, MS
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THE REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY OF THE FEMALE DOG
A Crash
Course for Novice Breeders & Puppy Owners
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THE REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY OF THE MALE DOG
Much of the
male dog's reproductive anatomy is visible on
the outside, whereas the female's are hidden
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REPRODUCTION & FETAL DEVELOPMENT
A selection of
articles, written with knowledge.
-
REPRODUCTION AND THE MALE DOG
Part of a series of
articles by Pamela A. Davol
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DISORDERS AFFECTING FERTILITY IN THE MALE DOG
Part of a series of
articles by Pamela A. Davol
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SELECTING A BITCH LINE
By Robert Dore, in
K9GENES.
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FEEDING THE GESTATING & LACTATING DOG
A load of information by Gail Kuhlman, Ph.D.,
P.A.S
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CANINE PSEUDOPREGNANCY
A fantastic review that's
well worth reading!
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VETERINARY DIAGNOSTICS CENTER - DNA SERVICES
FOR ANIMALS
Identify carriers to
enhance breed improvement programs and identify
parents' color genotype and predict the color of
their offspring.
-
CANINE INFERTILITY -- A SILENT
THREAT (MYCOPLASMA INFECTION)
Controversial and little
known organisms can cause reproductive problems
in dogs and bitches.
-
MYCOPLASMA AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
It is important to realize
that infections are just a few of the causes of
infertility.
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VAGINITIS
Inflammation or infection
of the vagina.
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THE USE OF PROSTAGLANDIN THERAPY FOR PYOMETRITIS
Pyometritis (Greek: Pyo =
"pus" and Metritis = "inflammation of uterus")
has long been a disease feared by the purebred
dog breeder...
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PYOMETRIA: THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVE TO
HYSTERECTOMY
Pyometria is a dreadful
disorder that as breeders we hope we never
encounter....
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CANINE PYOMETRA: PATHOGENESIS, THERAPY AND
CLINICAL CASES
The most
recent advances in the pathogenesis and
treatment of canine pyometra which are relevant
from the practical point of view
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HERITABILITY
Perhaps no term is more
misunderstood by dog fanciers when talking about
inherited characteristics and environmental
effects than the concept of heritability - by
Fred Lanting
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BITCHES/WHELPING
Bitches that are being
considered for breeding should have had all had
their basic tests done ...
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CHANGES IN THE BITCH AND DEVELOPING FOETUS
Explanations of changes
you may notice...
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RED RASPBERRY LEAVES - A BREEDER'S FRIEND OR
FOE?
Red Raspberry
has been used by many dog breeders as the
miracle cure for all whelping and pregnancy
ails. With the introduction of uterine
contraction monitoring, through the WhelpWise
service, potential problems that can develop
with the use of Red Raspberry have been
discovered....
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CRITICAL EVENTS DURING EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT
The matter of survival...
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DRUGS DURING PREGNANCY
Drugs contraindicated in pregnancy, and drugs
not considered safe
-
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OF THE BITCH
Generally speaking, canines are considered to be
fertile with approximately 80% of all bitches
mated becoming pregnant in the event of a
natural mating....
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OF THE MALE
Although the reproductive
health of the male is not as involved as the
female and infertility problems are more likely
to be related to the bitch, the male is worthy
of some discussion....
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PREGNANCY TIMELINE
A Calendar of events...
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CANINE ABORTION
Causes, workup, treatment and
prevention.
-
PREGNANCY
DETERMINATION IN THE BITCH
By Jeanette L.
Floss, DVM, MS - College of Veterinary Medicine
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REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE BROOD BITCH
Another excellent article by Jeanette L. Floss,
DVM, MS
-
REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS IN MALE & FEMALE DOGS
Reproductive Problems in
Female & Male Dogs, Advantages and Disadvantages
of Using Fresh-Chilled or Frozen Semen, Managing
the Breeding, Whelping the Litter, Stillborn and
Fading Puppies: What Can They Tell Us?, Neonatal
and Pediatric Care
-
MODERN NATURAL REARING: The Brood Bitch
Covers briefly what
a Brood Bitch should be, what shape she should
be in, her diet and her well-being.
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RISK FACTORS RELATED TO THE MOTHER
A detailed list of what can go wrong!
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RISK FACTORS LINKED TO PUPPIES
Studies show that puppy mortality before weaning
was 17.4% and fell to 4% after weaning....
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FERTILITY PROBLEMS IN PETS
Among breeders of show
animals who are trying to promote the best of
their breed’s gene pool, a prized purebred’s
inability to reproduce can be very frustrating.
-
BREEDING CULTURE PROGRAMS AND PROBLEMATIC
INFECTIONS FOR DAMS, SIRES, AND PUPPIES
What you can do to improve
the odds of having a healthy, infection-free
litter
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CARE OF THE BROODBITCH
Conscientious breeders
will breed only bitches who have shown no signs
of heritable disease and have highly desirable
traits in such characteristics as temperament,
physical appearance or hunting ability...
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WHY DO BITCHES MISS???
Interesting article from
Vet Talk at eSPOMagazine.com
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UTERINE PROLAPSE
Prolapse of the uterus occurs from a prolonged
labor, up to 48 hours after whelping, when the
cervix is extremely dialated. It has been known
to happen in first-time pregnancies, but is most
likely after a bitch has had several litters,
with or without complications....
-
MISMATING
Occasionally, even a
careful dog owner has to deal with an unwanted
pregnancy....
-
CANINE PREGNANCY & BIRTHING INFORMATION
Excellent Reference sheet
-
UPDATES ON CANINE PREGNANCY DIAGNOSIS
Notes from University of
Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
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ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF THE REPRODUCTIVE TRACT OF
THE BITCH
The full value of
ultrasound imaging in dogs has been documented,
and the technology is now finding wide
applicability in monitoring fetal development,
in timing gestation and predicting parturition,
in diagnosis and management of reproductive
tract disease, and in supplementing breeding
soundness examinations.
-
ADVERSE BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ULTRASOUND ON BODY
TISSUES
Ultrasound
is widely used in human and veterinary medicine
as a diagnostic imaging technique, and also as a
therapeutic technique. What adverse effects does
ultrasound have on tissues?
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THE BITCH – A WOLF IN DOG’S CLOTHING
Dog
breeding is a fascinating science. Reproduction
in dogs is vastly different from that of the
other domestic species.
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HOW TO BECOME A TOP BREEDER
“The
strength of the sire is the power of the dam.” I
could use up 50,000 fancy words telling you how
to become a top breeder but the whole truth is
in that one simple sentence.
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X-RAY RISKS "SHIELDED"
Medical
care has outpaced medical safety in the vet's
office. Protect your breeding stock.
-
RX FOR WHELPING AND CAESAREANS
Sooner or
later, every experienced breeder encounters
whelping problems.
-
HAVE DOGS TESTED FOR CANINE BRUCELLOSIS BEFORE
BREEDING
Brucellosis can infect cattle, sheep, goats,
dogs and humans as well as pigs.
-
USE OF BOVINE LH-R TO REACH REVERSIBLE
INFERTILITY IN BITCHES
Reversible
infertility is commonly wanted by dog owners who
are not willing to have their dogs castrated.
-
FEMALE INFERTILITY
What is
infertility in female dogs and cats?
-
CANINE PREGNANCY FAILURE
Despite a
thorough investigation, identifying a specific
cause of abortion is not always possible
-
REFLEXOLOGY
An
effective therapy for treating infertility and
hormonal disorders in dogs
-
CANINE BRUCELLOSIS
The
majority of bacteria in infected dogs are
secreted in semen and vaginal secretions...
-
BACTERIA MAY CAUSE INFERTILITY IN DOGS AND
BITCHES
Have you
experienced poor conception rates? Early
embryonal or fetal death? Abortions, stillborns,
fading pups, or small litters?
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MODERN BREEDING MANAGEMENT IN DOGS
Here's a
guide to what you need for successful breeding
management.
-
CURRENT TECHNIQUES IN BREEDING MANAGEMENT
Similar to
the classic real estate axiom, when it comes to
breeding, the three most important points are
"Timing, Timing, Timing"...
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CANINE REPRODUCTION
This is an absolute MUST READ 5 part article
with extensive information.
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CANINE REPRODUCTIVE DISEASES ARE RARE
In general,
dogs rarely have reproductive problems and most
pet owners are concerned with preventing
reproduction rather than enhancing it.
-
CANINE PREGNANCY
Predicting
Parturition and Timing Events of Gestation
-
VACCINATIONS AND THE BREEDING BITCH
Lyme
disease, pregnancy and monthly heartworm
-
INFECTIOUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH LOSS OF
PREGNANCY
Several
possible infectious causes of early embryonic
deaths and abortion
-
CANINE PREGNANCY FAILURE
Determining
the cause of pregnancy loss in the dog can be
frustrating.
-
CANINE PREGNANCY DIAGNOSIS
Abdominal
Palpitation, Ultrasound,
Radiographic...illustrated
-
ABORTION AND PREGNANCY LOSS IN DOGS
Abortion or
pregnancy loss may be caused by problems with
the fetus or the bitch. Causes & Treatments
-
INFERTILITY
There are
several possible causes of infertility....
-
METHODS OF PREGNANCY DIAGNOSIS
As well as
changes in the bitch as noted by the owners
there are some clinical methods of pregnancy
diagnosis
-
CRITICAL EVENTS DURING EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT
By Drew M.
Noden Ph.D ~ Professor of Anatomy and
Embryology
-
DRUGS THAT CAN OR CANNOT BE GIVEN DURING CANINE
PREGNANCY
A reference
chart of what drug is safe and what's not safe!
-
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS DURING REPRODUCTION AND
LACTATION
Reproduction and lactation place additional
nutritional demands on the female dog (bitch).
During this time, the diet must supply all the
vitamins, minerals and calories needed to meet
the requirements of the bitch, and also must
support fetal growth during pregnancy, and milk
production after the birth of puppies
-
IS YOUR STUD DOG REALLY STERILE?
Does he
have a diagnosis of aspermia (no sperm)? Did the
veterinarian check him for retrograde
ejaculation? Were hormone studies done?
-
WHELPING INFORMATION FOR DOGS
From
conception to birth
-
THE CANINE ESTROUS CYCLE
Staging
using vaginal cytological examination
-
ESTROUS CONTROL IN THE BITCH
New insight
in the Ovarian cycle
-
PHYSIOLOGY AND CLINICAL PARAMETERS OF PREGNANCY
IN DOGS
There are
secondary increases in circulating progesterone
beginning between Days 25-35, despite increased
progesterone metabolism and fecal excretion,
reflecting a pregnancy specific stimulation of
progesterone production
-
MAXIMIZING CONCEPTION RATE
Presented
at the "Canine Reproduction for Breeders"
Seminar
-
THE BITCH'S SEXUAL CYCLE
A bitch's sexual cycle is
monestrous (only one ovulation per cycle) with
spontaneous ovulation (which means that
ovulation cannot be triggered by mating, as in
the cat). It comprises four successive stages..
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THE PHASES OF THE CYCLE
During
proestrus, the hypophysis (pituitary gland)
causes the growing ovarian follicles to secrete
hormones known as estrogens that are responsible
for behavioural modifications (the bitch
attracts males, seeks affection, licks her
vulva) and physical changes in the bitch....
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MATING OR INSEMINATION
The ideal moment! Given
the length of time spermatozoa remain fertile
(about forty-eight hours in the female genital
tract), it is possible to optimize the chances
of fertilization by making sure that sperm meets
egg when both are at the height of their
fecundity, to ensure the best fertility and
optimal litter size.
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MATING
After selecting the
parents and estimating the time of ovulation,
the owner presents the bitch to the dog to be
served. For health reasons, it is best to check
ahead of time to make sure that neither dog has
any genital lesions.
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CONFIRMATION OF PREGNANCY
The fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
forms an egg that must undergo several divisions
and travel to the uterus before becoming
implanted in the uterine mucosa. In bitches,
implantation does not occur until 17 days after
fertilization, and results in the formation of
embryonic vesicles that cannot be detected by
ultrasound until the third week of pregnancy (18
days at the earliest).
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THE STAGES OF PREGNANCY
Gestation in dogs lasts from 58
to 68 days (63 days on average). Differences
observed among bitches are linked to the
difference between the mating date and the
actual date of fertilization.
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CAUSES OF INFERTILITY IN THE BITCH
No species has a one hundred percent fertility
rate. The maximum fertility observed in
dog-breeding establishments under optimal
conditions does not exceed eighty-five percent.
It is recommended that a bitch be allowed to
pass a heat period without being mated at least
once every two years.
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ABNORMAL OVUM PRODUCTION
These
abnormalities can be:....
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FALSE PREGNANCY AND ASSOCIATED LACTATION
These
conditions are not considered to be
pathological, since they are observed more
frequently in wild dogs than domestic dogs,
disappear spontaneously in a few weeks without
treatment, and usually have no after-effects.
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METRITIS
Metritis is a uterine infection
that generally affects bitches only during a
very specific period in their reproductive
cycle.
-
PYOMETRA
The symptoms of pyometra may not
be obvious if there is no vaginal discharge
(locked pyometra). This is the riskiest type,
because the fluid will not drain spontaneously,
for three reasons:....
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OVARIAN AND TESTICULAR TUMORS
In medical terms, a tumor is
simply a mass of tissue, which says nothing
about whether the tumor is benign or malignant
(cancerous). The term excludes all cysts and
fluid- or fat-filled abscesses.
-
MONORCHIDISM AND CRYPTORCHIDISM
Early in fetal life, the
testicles and ovaries are found in the same
location in the abdomen, behind the kidneys.
-
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Many infectious diseases, both
bacterial and viral in origin, can affect
reproduction by causing infertility, metritis,
abortion or neonatal death.
-
CLEFT PALATE AND VITAMIN OR FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS
NEW!
Too many supplements given
to pregnant animals may be a major cause of the
development of congenital cleft palate in cats
and dogs
-
USE OF SUPPLEMENTAL PROGESTERONE IN MANAGEMENT
OF CANINE PREGNANCY
Hypoluteoidism is a hypothesized cause of
pregnancy loss in bitches. Diagnosis requires
demonstration of an abnormally low serum
progesterone concentration and ultrasound
verification of presence of viable fetuses.
-
CLINICAL USE OF ANTI-PROGESTINS IN THE BITCH
In the bitch, progesterone plays
a critical role in the establishment and
maintenance of pregnancy.
-
IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO. A Tribute To The Brood
Bitch
Whilst it
is true the dog contributes 50% to the process
in regard to genetic make up of any offspring,
there is a limit as to how many faults, or
improvements he can influence in any one litter.
The Dam or Brood Bitch, is often disregarded,
quite for no good reason. Apart from her genetic
contribution at conception, the bitch controls
and influences the litter and it’s future and
well being to a far greater extent.
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THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE BREEDING BITCH -
Part One
By Kathleen Hefner, DVM
-
THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE BREEDING BITCH -
Part Two
By Kathleen Hefner, DVM
-
THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE BREEDING BITCH -
Part Three
By Kathleen Hefner, DVM
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ENDOSCOPIC TRANSCERVICAL INSEMINATION IN THE
BITCH
This full-text document provides
information on intrauterine semen deposition by
transcervical insemination in the bitch. It
covers anatomy, equipment, technique, learning
the technique, problems and solutions, safety,
uses, and other applications of the technology.
Colour photographs are included.
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CANINE PSEUDOPREGNANCY : A REVIEW
Clinical pseudopregnancy is a
syndrome observed in non-pregnant dogs and is
characterized by clinical signs such as nesting,
weight gain, mammary enlargement and lactation.
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DETERMINATION OF THE OPTIMAL BREEDING TIME IN
THE BITCH
There is considerable variation
in the time of ovulation in relation to the
onset of vulval swelling and serosanguinous
discharge of early proestrus. This is often not
understood by dog breeders and they frequently
impose standard mating regimes upon their
bitches.
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SMALL ANIMAL MATERNAL BEHAVIOR AND ITS
ABERRATIONS
This full-text document discusses
maternal behaviour in dogs and cats, including
its components, controls, and solutions for
given examples of aberrant or excessive maternal
behaviour.
-
DEVELOPING A STUD DOG FOR SUCCESSFUL BREEDING
More times than not, when canine
breedings fail, people tend to overlook the male
half of the reproduction equation.
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MANAGEMENT OF PROSTATIC DISORDERS
Disease processes in the prostate
are common and result from various origins such
as infectious, hormonal, anatomic or
embryologic.
SPECIAL
ARTICLES by Steven
Metcalfe BSc BVMS (Hons) MSc MACVSc
-
Ultrasound Pregnancy Diagnosis
-
Vaginal Bacteria in the Bitch
-
Investigations into the efficacy of doramectin
on reactivated somatic larvae of Ancylostoma
caninum Ercolani 1859 (Ancylostomatidae) in
pregnant bitches ....more
-
A
study on the prevention of prenatal and
galactogenic Toxocara canis infections in pups
by treatment of infected bitches with
ivermectin or doramectin ....more
-
Investigations into the prevention of neonatal
Toxocara canis infections in puppies by
application of doramectin to the bitch ....more
-
The
efficacy of doramectin on arrested larvae of
Ancylostoma caninum in early pregnancy of
bitches ...more
