This book, created by an international team of authors - authoritative experts in animal reproduction - reflects modern approaches used in breeding dogs and cats, all the main methods for diagnosing and treating reproductive disorders, and controlling the reproduction of these animals. The following issues are considered: normal physiology of dogs and cats; diseases of the reproductive system; infertility of females and infertility of males; normal functioning and dysfunction of the mammary glands; pairing; artificial insemination; the course of pregnancy and childbirth; care of newborn puppies and kittens, their hereditary and infectious diseases; technique of surgical interventions on reproductive organs; pharmacological control of reproduction. The book is called a guide - it is a guide is due to the completeness of coverage of the material, systematic presentation and pronounced practical orientation. Intended for veterinarians, students and teachers of veterinary faculties and academies.

The authors and publishers are not responsible for the results of the use of medicines mentioned in the book. Details regarding dosages and methods of administration of drugs should be checked in specialized literature.

Every veterinarian is faced with problems that arise when breeding dogs and cats, and with complications of the birth process in these animals. To provide effective care in such cases, the physician must have a thorough understanding of both the normal physiology of reproduction and possible abnormalities. This guideline, first published in England in 1998 by the British Association for Small Animal Veterinary Medicine and translated into Russian under the guidance of domestic specialists, introduces the physiological basis of the reproductive process of dogs and cats and approaches to correcting the most common disorders of reproductive function. The following issues are also discussed in detail: infertility, mating and artificial insemination; pregnancy, childbirth and dystocia; care of newborns, detection of congenital anomalies, infectious diseases and vaccination of puppies and kittens; methods of drug therapy and surgical interventions on the organs of the reproductive system; pharmacological control of reproduction in dogs and cats. This information-rich and well-illustrated guide meets the needs of veterinary practice. They can to be used as a reference book by veterinarians, veterinary students and all those involved in breeding dogs and cats.

British Small Animal Veterinary AssociationManual of Small Animal Reproduction And Neonatology

British Veterinary Association small animals Guide to reproduction and neonatology of dogs and cats

Trans. from English/ed. J. Simpson, G. England, M. Harvey - M.: Sofion. 2005, 280 pp., ill. Edited by J. Simpson, G. England and M. Harvey Translation from English by E. I. Smelova Translation editors: Ph.D. vet. Sciences Zh. V. Varaksina, Ph.D. biol. Sciences M. D. Grozdova, Ph.D. chem. Sciences I. Ya. KorsakovaISBN 5-9668-0008-1ISBN 0905214366 (English) Copyright © 2002 BSAVAAll rights reservedISBN 5-9668-0008-1 (Russian) © Translation into Russian "EXPA Group", 2005© Design of Sofion LLC, 2005