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Puppies should not go to new homes under the age of six weeks, except in special circumstances. From the point of view of socialisation and bonding the sooner the puppy goes to a new home the…
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Caesarian section is a major operation carried out to remove puppies that cannot be born normally. Both the anaesthetic procedure and the surgical technique are designed to ensure that…
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Castration should be considered if you are keeping a male dog as a pet. Service Dogs, e.g. Guide Dogs for the Blind, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Dogs for the Disabled etc are routinely…
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Several products are available for the prevention or postponement of oestrus (heat, seasons) in bitches. Hormonal control of oestrus is not recommended before the first season, in bitches with…
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Most bitches come into heat (oestrus) approximately every six months and this can be a problem unless you have her neutered.All unneutered bitches come into heat (oestrus) on a regular basis…
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Medroxyprogesterone is used to prevent and postpone oestrus (heat) in bitches. Continual hormonal control of pregnancy and seasons may cause side effects in your pet. If your bitch is not…
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Megestrol acetate is used to prevent and postpone oestrus (heat). It is important that your pet should have a normal oestrus every 18 to 24 months. It is often difficult to predict when your…
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Most male animals (stallions, bulls, boars, rams and tom cats) that are kept for companionship, work, or food production are neutered (castrated) unless they are intended to be used as…
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Traditional pregnancy diagnosis in the bitch depended on abdominal palpation (feeling for foetuses through the abdominal wall). Irrespective of the experience of the person involved, ultimately the results depend upon the state of relaxation of the bitch.
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Surgery – ovariohysterectomy – spaying Medical management using hormonal drugs Spaying involves the removal of the womb and ovaries. It is permanent and irreversible. Although…
