Description
Book SynopsisA 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.
Trade Review“All in all, the book would be a valuable addition for those seeking further information about canine reproduction, rather than a practical manual for veterinary surgeons, which may be found in some of Dr England’s other published work.” (Australian Veterinary Journal, 28 October 2013)
“I believe that the author has made a major contribution to the veterinary literature with this book. It is a useful, one-of-a-kind clinical handbook that is well worth the price and should be on the shelf of any veterinarian, veterinary student, or breeder who is involved or interested in the reproductive management of dogs.” (Journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 March 2013)
“This is a valuable addition to any clinician’s or student’s library, as it is a very detailed, easy-to-read book covering the aspects of canine reproduction that a veterinary surgeon is likely to come across in day-to-day general practice.” (Veterinary Practice News, 1 September 2013)
“Gary England is himself a veterinarian specializing in animal reproduction and has worked with dogs for 25 years: his clinical experience blends with his published works to make for an important wide-ranging consideration of normal and abnormal reproduction and techniques, and is a pick for any veterinary collection.” (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 May 2013)
“This is an excellent, easily read textbook, which is a ‘must have’ for veterinary students, where in many UK veterinary schools the discipline of clinical reproduction has been neglected in the undergraduate curriculum in recent years, particularly compared with those in mainland Europe and the USA. It will also be a useful addition to required reading for veterinary nurses and, without doubt, serious dog breeders.” (Veterinary Record, 6 April 2013)
Table of ContentsPreface 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
