VETERINARY REPRODUCTION
Just as women seek out their OB/GYN for care during pregnancy, dogs can also require unique care for numerous issues that can arise during breeding, pregnancy, or delivery.
A more targeted expertise can give your dog the extra edge it needs to produce the healthiest litter possible. Ours doctors provide reproductive expertise, cutting-edge techniques, and tailored service to give you optimal results.
PRESCREENING
Making sure your dog is healthy is one of the most important parts of planning prior to breeding. Infectious disease, such as Brucellosis should always be tested prior to breeding. Endocrine screening and vaginal cultures may also be warranted for certain patients. Our clinic is also PennHip and OFA Certified, to check for hip and elbow dysplasia.
OVULATION TIMING
Various methods exist in tracking heat in the bitch and include vaginal cytology, vaginoscopy, and monitoring of progesterone and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels. Proper interpretation of these results is vital to properly time artificial insemination of fresh, chilled, and frozen semen.
SEMEN ANALYSIS
Semen analysis may ensure fertility of young dogs or in mature dogs with an upcoming breeding that have not been tested in the past 30 days. Semen analysis may also aid in identifying causes of failed pregnancy in stud dogs that have missed one or more bitches, or in studs that are producing smaller than normal litters.
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
Artificial insemination is a great alternative when natural breeding is not an option for your dog. Some dogs simply will not breed naturally, or may not get along with a potential mate. You may have also decided to match your dog with a mate that is in a far away location. We offer multiple methods of AI, including vaginal insemination and surgical insemination that can overcome many obstacles associated with natural breeding.
PREGNANCY DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION
Our hospitals offer multiple methods exist for diagnosing pregnancy including hormonal testing, ultrasonography and radiology. Not only do we provide pregnancy diagnosis, but our in depth pregnancy scans provide more intensive diagnostics to asses both conceptus health and viability. Hormonal assays are also utilized to help determine health of pregnancy.
SEMEN FREEZING
Semen freezing can be utilized to preserve and insure the breeding potential of a dog against loss, death or future infertility. Other benefits of frozen semen also allows for transport of genetic material to different countries. The freezing of semen allows for the storage of genetic material for an indefinite amount of time.
DELIVERY
Planning for a healthy delivery is crucial for the safety of both the bitch and her offspring. Some breeds have extreme difficulty with natural delivery, so planning ahead for surgical delivery can be extremely important to avoid a potential emergency. We provide extensive experience in both natural and surgical delivery.
NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC CARE
Following birth, it is essential that puppies are supported properly to ensure survival and optimal health. Many complications can occur if puppies are not given the supportive care they need. In addition, it is important to ensure that all puppies can nurse properly and are examined for potential birth defects. We can help ensure that your puppies begin their lives on the right foot. We also have extensive experience in canine pediatric care.
Equine Reproduction
Equine reproduction services are available upon request!