Canine Reproductive Services
Reproductive Services Available 6 Days a Week
Your Full-Service Veterinary Reproductive Center
At North Oatlands Animal Hospital & Reproduction Center, we understand the importance of successful breeding, and offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art canine reproductive services for both males and females. We perform a full breeding soundness evaluation and recommend that your dog have the appropriate health tests for the breed prior to breeding.
Expert Reproductive Care, Available 6 Days a Week
North Oatlands Animal Hospital & Reproduction Center has expanded access for comprehensive reproductive care with the addition of Dr. Leah Benjamin (formerly Dr. Leah Ramsaran), a board-certified theriogenologist. With reproductive services available six days a week, our team is here to provide specialized support throughout every stage of the breeding and reproductive process.
Our Canine Reproductive Services Include
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Testing – includes hip, elbow, thyroid, heart & patella and is utilized by the majority of canine breeders to determine medical soundness for breeding through identification of joint dysplasia or other specific abnormality. Our X-ray suite exceeds the standard required for radiograph submission for Hip, Elbow, Patella, Thyroid & Heart evaluation. Click here for more information on the OFA mission.
- Brucellosis Testing – determines exposure to sexually transmitted diseases specific to canines.
- Heritable Disease Management – this genetic testing ensures that the candidate is carrying sound genes free of inheritable disease.
Reproductive Services for Females
- Pre-Breeding Consultation & Evaluation
- Surgical Semen Implantation
- Enhanced Vaginal Insemination
- Ovulation Timing – Progesterone & LH Testing
- Natural Whelping Assistance & Neonatal Care
- Heat Cycle Manipulation
- Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- High-Risk Pregnancy Management
- Uterine Monitoring
- Cesarean Section (Elective & Emergency)
- Pyometra, Metritis & Mastitis Management
- Vaginoscopy
- Infertility Problem Solving
- Mismating Treatment/Pregnancy Elimination
Reproductive Services for Males
- Stud Dog Management & Counseling
- Semen Collection, Evaluation & Longevity Testing
- Listed by the AKC as a Semen Freezing Facility Since 2005
- On-site Sperm Bank & Long Term Semen Storage
- Semen Collection for Domestic & Worldwide Shipment
- Epididymal Semen Collection and Freezing
- Prostate &Testes Disease Evaluation and Treatment
- Infertility Diagnosis & Treatment
- DNA Typing for AKC Sampling and Submission