Small Animal Theriogenology Volume 53, Issue 5, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

1st Edition, Volume 53-5 - August 3, 2023
Editor: Bruce W. Christensen
Language: English
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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Bruce W. Christensen brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Theriogenology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as progesterone analysis in canine breeding management; genetic screening in a canine breeding program; body condition and fertility in dogs; medical management of the pregnant bitch; elective Cesarean sections; an updated perspective for advising clients on spay-neuter of their dogs; and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
Canine Semen Evaluation and Processing
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Kinematics
Morphology
Concentration
Viability
Semen extenders
Future directions
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Progesterone Analysis in Canine Breeding Management
Key points
Progesterone in the management of canine reproduction
Why do results of progesterone determinations from different laboratories (and/or instrument platforms) differ?
Summary
Disclosures
Incorporating Genetic Testing into a Breeding Program
Key points
Introduction
The purpose of the breeding program
The role of genetic diversity
Interpretation of the genetic test
Improving genetic diversity and reducing disease prevalence
A practical example
Complications and considerations on genetic testing
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Ophthalmic Disease and Screening in Breeding Dogs
Key points
Canine breed screening ophthalmic examination
History and current organization
Ophthalmic examination process and certification
Selected specific conditions screened for on a companion animal eye registry examination
Summary
Disclosure
Cardiac Disease and Screening in Breeding Dogs
Key points
Introduction/history/definitions/background
Breed screening programs
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Common Orthopedic Traits and Screening for Breeding Programs
Key points
Introduction
Canine hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Medial patellar luxation
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture
Osteochondrosis (other than of the medial humeral condyle)
Legg-calvé-perthes disease
Complex trait genetics
Genome-wide association studies for complex orthopedic trait phenotypes
Estimated breeding values for genetic quality for complex orthopedic traits
Genomic prediction of canine hip dysplasia and rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament
Current recommendations
Clinics care points
Body Condition and Fertility in Dogs
Key points
Introduction of body condition scoring in dogs
Obesity in adult dogs
The influence of nutrition and body condition on the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis
Body condition and fertility in the bitch
Body condition and fertility in the stud dog
Endocrine disorders and canine obesity
Recommendations for the brood bitch and stud
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Update on Brucella canis: Understanding the Past and Preparing for the Future
Key points
Etiology
Epidemiology of Canine Brucellosis
B.canis Pathogenesis
Clinical presentation of B canis infection and routes of transmission
High-Risk Populations for Canine Brucellosis
Regulations and Guidelines Surrounding B canis
Diagnosis of Disease
Summary
Clinics Care Points
Disclosure
Supplementary data
An Update on Male Canine Infertility
Key points
Introduction
Alkaline phosphatase analysis in seminal fluid
Retrograde ejaculation
Ultrasound of the testes and prostate
Semen culture
Human chorionic gonadotropin/gonadotropin releasing hormone response testing
Nutrient content of dog foods, age of stud dogs, and environmental toxins
Testicular biopsy
Supplements to improve fertility
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Nutrition and Theriogenology: A Glimpse Into Nutrition and Nutritional Supplementation During Gestation, Lactation, Weaning and Breeding Dogs and Cats
Key points
Nutrition for the normal intact male and female before breeding
Feeding the gravid female
Feeding during lactation
Feeding guidelines for weaning puppies/kittens
Feeding the growing puppy/kitten
Protein requirements
Fish oil and docosahexaenoic acid
Obesity and body condition score
Calcium and phosphorus: large breed considerations
Nutrition and nutraceuticals: ovulation and conception
Nutrition and nutraceuticals for spermatogenesis
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Canine Pregnancy, Eutocia, and Dystocia
Key points
Introduction
The prebreeding period
Pregnancy diagnosis
Pharmacology
Problems during pregnancy
Metabolic disorders
Whelping
Newborn resuscitation
Supplementary data
Canine Cesarean Section: Emergency and Elective
Key points
Emergency cesarean section
Elective cesarean section
Planning the elective C-section
Methods for ovulation timing
Anesthetic considerations for cesarean section
Drug selection
Preanesthesia medications
Anesthetic maintenance
Other perianesthetic concerns
Specific anesthesia protocols
Surgery technical considerations
Ovariohysterectomy at time of cesarean section
Postanesthesia/surgery recovery of dam
Departing from hospital and advice for early newborn period
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Pathology of Perinatal Disorders
Key points
Introduction
Standardized approach to postmortem examination
Viral causes of perinatal death
Bacterial causes of perinatal death
Protozoal causes of perinatal death
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Canine Neonatal Health
Key points
Introduction
Key points: introduction
Pre-breeding screening
Key Points: Pre-Breeding Screening
Pregnancy
Key points: pregnancy
Parturition
Key points: parturition
The neonate
Key points: the neonate
Clinical tools
Key points: clinical monitoring tools
The neonatal triad
Key points: the neonatal triad
Infectious disease
Key points: infectious disease
Clinical approach to the neonate
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Early Puppy Behavior: Tools for Later Success
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Decision-Making on Recommended Age of Spay/Neuter for a Specific Dog: General Principles and Cultural Complexities
Key points
Introduction
General principles for effects of age of neutering
Cultural contexts
Alternative methods of preventing reproduction due to the physiologic effects of neutering
Summary
Clinics care points
Pyometra in Small Animals 3.0
Key points
Introduction
Epidemiology and risk factors
Etiology and pathogenesis
Clinical presentation
Diagnosis
Clinicopathologic testing—laboratory parameters
Treatment alternatives
Surgical treatment
Medical (nonsurgical) treatment
Prognosis after medical treatment
Predictive markers
Differentiation of pyometra and mucometra or hydrometra
Prevention
Stump pyometra
Clinics care points
Supplementary data