Dog Breeding, Whelping and Puppy Care (eBook)

Gary England is a veterinarian specialising in animal reproduction who has worked in clinical practice and research of dog breeding for 25 years. He is Professor of Comparative Veterinary Reproduction at the University of Nottingham and has published more than 100 scientific articles and numerous book chapters and reviews in the area. He is Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology and the European College of Animal Reproduction, as well as being an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Reproduction. Drawing on his extensive research and clinical experience, this book represents his view of the subject area, and includes references to his own peer-reviewed publications demonstrating the impact of his contribution to the field.

Preface iv

Section 1: Breeding, Reproduction and Care of the Normal Animal 1

1 Care of the Juvenile, Genetics and Planning of Breeding 3

2 Anatomy of the Female 19

3 Physiology of the Female 28

4 Endocrinology of the Female 35

5 Clinical Examination of the Female 41

6 Anatomy of the Male 64

7 Physiology of the Male 69

8 Endocrinology of the Male 74

9 Normal Mating 77

10 Clinical Examination of the Male 83

11 Fertilization and the Optimal Breeding Time 109

12 Pregnancy and Lactation 120

13 Pregnancy Diagnosis 128

14 Normal Whelping 137

15 Care of Neonatal Puppies 148

Section 2: Abnormalities of Reproduction and the Perinatal Period 155

16 Abnormalities of the Female 157

17 Abnormalities of the Male 178

18 Intersex Animals 205

19 Abnormal Female Physiology and Endocrinology 209

20 Abnormal Male Physiology and Endocrinology 218

21 Abnormal Pregnancy 223

22 Abnormal Parturition and Problems After Whelping 232

23 Care of the Sick Neonate 246

24 Approach to Infertility Cases 254

Section 3: Control of Reproduction and Reproductive Technologies 265

25 Hormonal Contraception 267

26 Surgical Neutering 279

27 Pharmacological Control of Reproduction 287

28 Reproductive Biotechnology 315

Index 329

"All in all, the book would be a valuable addition for
those seeking further information about canine reproduction, rather
than a practical manual for veterinary surgeons, which may be found
in some of Dr England's other published work."
(Australian Veterinary Journal, 28 October 2013)

"I believe that the author has made a major contribution
to the veterinary literature with this book. It is a useful,
one-of-a-kind clinical handbook that is well worth the price and
should be on the shelf of any veterinarian, veterinary student, or
breeder who is involved or interested in the reproductive
management of dogs." (Journal of The American
Veterinary Medical Association, 15 March 2013)

"This is a valuable addition to any clinician's or
student's library, as it is a very detailed, easy-to-read
book covering the aspects of canine reproduction that a veterinary
surgeon is likely to come across in day-to-day general
practice." (Veterinary Practice News, 1
September 2013)

"Gary England is himself a veterinarian specializing in
animal reproduction and has worked with dogs for 25 years: his
clinical experience blends with his published works to make for an
important wide-ranging consideration of normal and abnormal
reproduction and techniques, and is a pick for any veterinary
collection." (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 May
2013)

"This is an excellent, easily read textbook, which is a
'must have' for veterinary students, where in many UK
veterinary schools the discipline of clinical reproduction has been
neglected in the undergraduate curriculum in recent years,
particularly compared with those in mainland Europe and the USA. It
will also be a useful addition to required reading for veterinary
nurses and, without doubt, serious dog breeders."
(Veterinary Record, 6 April 2013)