Disorders of the Ovaries
15 Disorders of the Ovaries FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) If I think my dog has a problem with her ovaries, what’s the best way to find out? Normal ovaries never…
Disorders of the Uterus
16 Disorders of the Uterus FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) Did my bitch get pyometra from the male that bred her? No. Pyometra is a two-step process with an initial change…
Parasitology
4 Parasitology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) Should I have fecal tests done regularly, and will that completely control parasites in my kennel? Dogs can carry parasites and have a negative…
Disorders of the Puerperium
14 Disorders of the Puerperium FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) What does a normal bitch look like in the days following whelping? When should I worry that something’s wrong? Normal bitches…
Microbiology
3 Microbiology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) How can I best eradicate bacteria from the dogs in my breeding facility? You cannot. Bacteria are everywhere, and every time a dog breathes,…
Estrus Suppression, Sterilization, and Pregnancy Termination
11 Estrus Suppression, Sterilization, and Pregnancy Termination FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) I want my hunting dog to be in heat in the spring so I can breed her and have…
Anatomy and Reproductive Physiology
8 Anatomy and Reproductive Physiology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) When do bitches go through heat for the first time? The average bitch goes through puberty at about 10 months of…
Endocrinology
6 Endocrinology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) Is it dangerous to give thyroid hormone to a show dog? All dogs should be tested before ever being given thyroid hormone and should…
Immunology
5 Immunology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) How important is it for pups to nurse immediately after birth? What can I do if they do not nurse? Puppies get very few…
Dental Disease
Chapter 5 Dental Disease 5.1 Dental anatomy of the domestic rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus The domestic rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus belongs to the order Lagomorpha. A characteristic of lagomorphs is the presence…
