Canine Reproduction

Question 1

benefits to spaying

Answer 1

no pups
no heat cycles
no uterine cancer
no uterine infections
reduced risk of mammary tumors
decreased roaming

Question 2

benefits to neutering

Answer 2

no pups
no testicular cancer
decreased urine marking
decreased roaming

Question 3

negative aspects

Answer 3

risks of surgery
slight changes in conformation (estrogen causes growth plate closure, increase in orthopedic problems)
bladder incontinence
may be increases in some cancer rates
decreased activity level

Question 4

best age to spay/neuter

Answer 4

smaller breeds: 6 months may be okay
larger breeds: 1 year or older

Question 5

dog penis

Answer 5

has a bone insides called os penis

Question 6

canine estrus cycle bleeding

Answer 6

not menstruation
estrus begins 10-14 days later

Question 7

anestrous period

Answer 7

period of time not cycling
long anestrous period

Question 8

gestation

Answer 8

63 days

Question 9

pseudopregnancy

Answer 9

not uncommon in canines