Disorders of the Penis and Prepuce
27 Disorders of the Penis and Prepuce FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) My intact male dog always has a glob of green “goo” hanging by his prepuce. Is that abnormal? All…
Disorders of the Testes, Epididymes, and Scrotum
25 Disorders of the Testes, Epididymes, and Scrotum FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) How can we tell whether a cryptorchid dog has a genetic problem or just a developmental fluke that…
Disorders of the Prostate
26 Disorders of the Prostate FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) My male has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Does he have to be castrated? No medical therapy has been…
Anatomy and Normal Reproductive Physiology
22 Anatomy and Normal Reproductive Physiology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) When should I expect my male dog to be fertile? That depends on his breed. Animals of most species go…
Infertility
19 Infertility FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) What is the most common cause of infertility in bitches? The most common cause of apparent infertility in bitches is breeding at the wrong…
Male Contraception
24 Male Contraception FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) My wife wants me to get my hunting dog neutered. I do not want him to get fat and lose interest in hunting….
Disorders of the Mammary Glands
18 Disorders of the Mammary Glands FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) Are bitches with a history of false pregnancy more likely to suffer from pyometra than bitches that never had false…
Embryology
7 Embryology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) What is the difference between an embryo and a fetus? The embryo is the form of the offspring that is still undergoing development. It…
Canine Brucellosis
20 Canine Brucellosis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) My bitch and stud never have been used for breeding. I do not need to bother to test them for brucellosis, right? Dogs…
