Full Description
A practical and up-to-date guide to canine reproduction for dog breeders, veterinary students and veterinary surgeons. Written in an easy-to-use style and presented in a practically useful format with clear illustrations. The information is supported by references from the author's published work and his wealth of clinical experience to form the important authoritative text in this field. A vital aid to those seeking an understanding of normal and abnormal reproduction as well as common reproductive techniques.
Contents
Preface iv
Section 1: Breeding, Reproduction and Care of the Normal Animal 1
1 Care of the Juvenile, Genetics and Planning of Breeding 3
2 Anatomy of the Female 19
3 Physiology of the Female 28
4 Endocrinology of the Female 35
5 Clinical Examination of the Female 41
6 Anatomy of the Male 64
7 Physiology of the Male 69
8 Endocrinology of the Male 74
9 Normal Mating 77
10 Clinical Examination of the Male 83
11 Fertilization and the Optimal Breeding Time 109
12 Pregnancy and Lactation 120
13 Pregnancy Diagnosis 128
14 Normal Whelping 137
15 Care of Neonatal Puppies 148
Section 2: Abnormalities of Reproduction and the Perinatal Period 155
16 Abnormalities of the Female 157
17 Abnormalities of the Male 178
18 Intersex Animals 205
19 Abnormal Female Physiology and Endocrinology 209
20 Abnormal Male Physiology and Endocrinology 218
21 Abnormal Pregnancy 223
22 Abnormal Parturition and Problems After Whelping 232
23 Care of the Sick Neonate 246
24 Approach to Infertility Cases 254
Section 3: Control of Reproduction and Reproductive Technologies 265
25 Hormonal Contraception 267
26 Surgical Neutering 279
27 Pharmacological Control of Reproduction 287
28 Reproductive Biotechnology 315
Index 329
