Dog Breeding, Whelping and Puppy Care

A concise and accessible guide to the various conditions which affect the process of reproduction in dogs and bitches. The book considers all aspects of the physiology, anatomy and endocrinology of the male and female reproductive system, followed by a discussion of mating, pregnancy and parturition. Later chapters describe problems such as anatomical abnormalities, abnormal physiology and endocrinology, intersexuality, infertility, contraception and surgical procedures. Building on content first published in Allens Fertility and Obstetrics in the Dog (Blackwell, 1998) this book is fully revised and updated, with substantial new material designed to give practical guidance to the professional breeder as well as the vet.

Gary England is a veterinarian specialising in animal reproduction who has worked in clinical practice and research of dog breeding for 25 years. He is Professor of Comparative Veterinary Reproduction at the University of Nottingham and has published more than 100 scientific articles and numerous book chapters and reviews in the area. He is Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology and the European College of Animal Reproduction, as well as being an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Reproduction. Drawing on his extensive research and clinical experience, this book represents his view of the subject area, and includes references to his own peer-reviewed publications demonstrating the impact of his contribution to the field.

Preface

Section 1: Breeding, Reproduction and Care of the Normal Animal

1 Care of the Juvenile, Genetics and Planning of Breeding

2 Anatomy of the Female

3 Physiology of the Female

4 Endocrinology of the Female

5 Clinical Examination of the Female

6 Anatomy of the Male

7 Physiology of the Male

8 Endocrinology of the Male

9 Normal Mating

10 Clinical Examination of the Male

11 Fertilization and the Optimal Breeding Time

12 Pregnancy and Lactation

13 Pregnancy Diagnosis

14 Normal Whelping

15 Care of Neonatal Puppies

Section 2: Abnormalities of Reproduction and the Perinatal Period

16 Abnormalities of the Female

17 Abnormalities of the Male

18 Intersex Animals

19 Abnormal Female Physiology and Endocrinology

20 Abnormal Male Physiology and Endocrinology

21 Abnormal Pregnancy

22 Abnormal Parturition and Problems After Whelping

23 Care of the Sick Neonate

24 Approach to Infertility Cases

Section 3: Control of Reproduction and Reproductive Technologies

25 Hormonal Contraception

26 Surgical Neutering

27 Pharmacological Control of Reproduction

28 Reproductive Biotechnology

Index

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Dog Breeding, Whelping and Puppy Care

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