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Breeding

Continued Further preparation This week, we’ll continue with the preparation of the two actors in the drama of canine reproduction.

Breeding problems

Continued The actual mating act (the tie) The process whereby the male dog introduces his penis into the bitch’s vagina and then gets ‘stuck’ is called the ‘Tie’.

Breeding

Continued Preparation Only healthy dogs must be taken for mating.  This means that both the male and female must be free of mange and ectoparasites (fleas, ticks, lice, etc). 

A cheerful male dog at the GSPCA is optimistic that he will be offered a good home (He has been neutered.)

Breeding

Continued The most important consideration relating to breeding is when to breed.

Breeding

Continued Last week we dealt with the whole issue of the estrus cycle in dogs. 

Breeding

Continued Today, we will continue making some more general remarks on this matter of breeding companion animals. 

Breeding

Today, we commence with a whole new chapter in our discussions on the well-being of our companion animals. 

This cute little female kitten (she has been spayed) is waiting at the GSPCA for some kind  person to give her a good home.

Ailments of the urinary system

(Continued from last week) A reader of this column called me and requested to know the difference between ‘nephritis’ and ‘nephrosis’ – terms, which she had seen in a medical book.

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