Radiography of pregnant or
estrous bitches should be avoided.»
Not exact matches
Conclusion It is advantageous to have knowledge of canine reproductive anatomy and physiology, the
estrous cycle of the
bitch, mating, pregnancy, whelping, and postnatal care of pups if you are planning to breed dogs.
The
Estrous Cycle of the
Bitch Bitches become sexually mature when they exhibit their first heat period, usually between 6 and 16 months of age, depending on the size and breed.
The
estrous or heat cycle of an intact (unspayed) and non-pregnant
bitch is divided into four separate phases:
Scheduling a pre-breeding office visit prior to your
bitches expected
estrous cycle allows our veterinarian proper timing to run diagnostics testing and treatments that may make all the difference in producing a litter of live healthy puppies.
A spayed
bitch doesn't get cancer of the reproductive tract or drip blood on the floor during
estrous periods.