Disorders of the Vagina and Vulva
17 Disorders of the Vagina and Vulva FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) My puppy has a very tucked up vulva. Should I let her go through one heat cycle before spaying…
Semen Collection, Evaluation, and Preservation
23 Semen Collection, Evaluation, and Preservation FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) How frequently can a dog be used for breeding? The usual recommendation is neither to use a dog for breeding…
Artificial Insemination
21 Artificial Insemination FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) Can I do artificial insemination on my own dogs? That depends on what state you live in. The state veterinary medical association or…
Infertility
28 Infertility FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) My male dog has not settled a bitch in 6 months. What kind of workup can I expect for determination of the cause of…
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 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 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…
