Canine and Feline Theriogenology

By Margaret V. Root Kustritz and Shirley D. Johnston

Book Overview

Canineand Feline Theriogenologyis the only comprehensive, up-to-date textbook on small animal reproduction available. Veterinary management of normal reproduction and reproductive disorders in the male and female dog and cat are covered in detail, including such topics as sexual differentiation and normal anatomy, breeding management, use of chilled and frozen semen, pregnancy and parturition, neonatal care, clinical approach to infertility, and diseases of each of the reproductive organs. Some chapters address the pet overpopulation problem in the United States and approaches to population control in these species. This book is an invaluable resource to veterinarians, veterinary students, and others interested in companion animal reproductionWritten by internationally renowned authors with more than 20 years experience in the management of canine and feline reproduction.Provides one source for information that is currently available only in various journal articles.
Presents topics such as radiography and ultrasonagraphy of the male and female reproductive tract and collection of diagnostic specimens from the prostate and uterus in an easily referenced format.Includes information suitable for both practicing veterinarians needing the latest facts on reproduction and breeders needing scientific insight on reproduction.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721656072
• ISBN13: 9780721656076
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.3" x 10.3"