Colorado Canine Reproduction

02/01/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10162621172142627&id=121168277626

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, in partnership with the University of Cambridge and The Kennel Club in the U.K., is offering the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme to measure the severity of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in dogs.

01/25/2023

A nice video explaining all that goes into positioning for hip radiographs.

Dr. Gabriela Baers, a veterinary radiologist, discusses recommendations for and the importance of proper positioning for pelvic radiographs in OFA hip evalua...

01/05/2023

A very interesting read.

The extraordinary genetic and behavioural diversity of dog breeds provides a unique opportunity for investigating the heritability of cognitive traits, such as problem-solving ability, social cognition, inhibitory control, and memory. Previous studies have mainly investigated cognitive differences b...

08/10/2022

Interesting - some improvement in semen quality seen after probiotic supplement.

Although several methods have been developed to improve male fertility and s***m quality, subfertility remains a primary clinical issue in male reproduction worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the oral administration of three commensal Lactobacillus spp. on healthy normo...

07/06/2022

Interesting read about fertility after c-sections.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.886691/full?fbclid=IwAR3A7bzvVB5_qCog7KcUO1KWs44votHssc9-izk1sLPT-5h28oP8t3oS0Io

This study evaluated fertility in canines after cesarean section and compared it with natural parturition. Parameters, such as the time of the next heat after the first parturition or cesarean section, the heat which was used for another breeding attempt, whether it was successful, the number of pup...

07/01/2022

Do you ever wonder when or if neutering is the right choice for your dog? Check out these articles listing some breed and gender specific recommendations.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00388/full

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00472/full

Neutering (including spaying) of male and female dogs in the first year after birth has become routine in the U.S. and much of Europe, but recent research reveals that for some dog breeds, neutering may be associated with increased risks of debilitating joint disorders and some cancers, complicating...

10/20/2020

Structure and function are linked.

Working dogs help to keep society and individuals safe, secure, and healthy. To perform their varied functions, it is critical to select dogs that are structurally sound and capable of demonstrating power, coordination and agility. Characteristics such as size and substance, head and axial skeletal....

04/14/2020

04/08/2020

We're thrilled about the release of OFA Online and all of the positive feedback we've received on it! Have you created a CAER eye application in OFA Online yet? Learn more at www.ofa.org/online

03/21/2020

Meet Alle. Alle is a Dutch Shepherd owned by a lovely couple in Idaho. Alle came to Colorado Veterinary Specialists in late January to be bred with frozen semen via transcervical insemination. Everything went well and a few weeks later, pregnancy was confirmed with ultrasound. Now just a few days away from delivery, a radiograph was done to get an exact puppy count. How many do you see?

01/20/2020

https://www.npr.org/2020/01/16/796715763/fetching-with-wolves-what-it-means-that-a-wolf-puppy-will-retrieve-a-ball

Some wolf puppies will unexpectedly play "fetch," researchers say, showing that an urge to retrieve a ball might be an ancient wolf trait and not a result of dog domestication.