A practical and up-to-date guide to canine reproduction for dog breeders, veterinary students and veterinary surgeons. Written in an easy-to-use style and presented in a practically useful format with clear illustrations. The information is supported by references from the author s published work and his wealth of clinical experience to form the important authoritative text in this field. A vital aid to those seeking an understanding of normal and abnormal reproduction as well as common reproductive techniques.

A practical and up-to-date guide to canine reproduction for dogbreeders, veterinary students and veterinary surgeons. Written inan easy-to-use style and presented in a practically useful formatwith clear illustrations. The information is supported byreferences from the author's published work and his wealth ofclinical experience to form the important authoritative text inthis field. A vital aid to those seeking an understanding ofnormal and abnormal reproduction as well as common reproductivetechniques.

Preface ivSection 1: Breeding, Reproduction and Care of the Normal Animal 11 Care of the Juvenile, Genetics and Planning of Breeding 32 Anatomy of the Female 193 Physiology of the Female 284 Endocrinology of the Female 355 Clinical Examination of the Female 416 Anatomy of the Male 647 Physiology of the Male 698 Endocrinology of the Male 749 Normal Mating 7710 Clinical Examination of the Male 8311 Fertilization and the Optimal Breeding Time 10912 Pregnancy and Lactation 12013 Pregnancy Diagnosis 12814 Normal Whelping 13715 Care of Neonatal Puppies 148Section 2: Abnormalities of Reproduction and the Perinatal Period 15516 Abnormalities of the Female 15717 Abnormalities of the Male 17818 Intersex Animals 20519 Abnormal Female Physiology and Endocrinology 20920 Abnormal Male Physiology and Endocrinology 21821 Abnormal Pregnancy 22322 Abnormal Parturition and Problems After Whelping 23223 Care of the Sick Neonate 24624 Approach to Infertility Cases 254Section 3: Control of Reproduction and Reproductive Technologies 26525 Hormonal Contraception 26726 Surgical Neutering 27927 Pharmacological Control of Reproduction 28728 Reproductive Biotechnology 315Index 329