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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…