Dog and Cat Reproduction

Ovariohysterectomy (OHE) is a surgical procedure performed on female dogs that involves the removal of both the ovaries and the uterus.

Galactostasis in dogs and cats is the excessive accumulation of milk in the mammary glands, concurrent with lack of excretion.

Mastitis in dogs is the inflammation of the mammary glands. It is a condition primarily restricted to the postpartum or pseudopregnant bitch.

Subinvolution of placental sites (SIPS) is a delay in the process of placental degeneration and endometrial reconstruction.

Postpartum metritis in dogs and cats is a bacterial infection and inflammation of the uterus that occurs shortly after giving birth.

Puerperal Tetany (Eclampsia) is also known as Periparturient hypocalcemia. It is generally occurs within the first 2 weeks postpartum.

Transmissible venereal tumour (TVT) is a benign reticuloendothelial tumour of the dogs that mainly affects the external genitalia.

Prolonged interestrus interval in bitches refers to an unusually extended period between consecutive estrus cycles.

Shortened interestrus interval in bitches refers to a condition where the time between consecutive estrus cycles.

Hypoluteoidism is a condition in bitches characterized by insufficient production of progesterone by the corpora lutea after ovulation.