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9 Breeding Management FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) I intend to breed my dog at her next season. What should I do to prepare? Test your dog for brucellosis, and have…
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2 Pharmacology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) Why is it that the veterinarian will not dispense drugs to me without seeing the animal first? Veterinarians cannot dispense antibiotics or other drugs…
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12 Parturition and Dystocia FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) How can we use change in the dog’s body temperature to predict when she is likely to go into labor? Progesterone, a…
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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…
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