Breeding/Artificial Insemination

Many owners find the companionship of their dogs so rewarding that they want to breed their dog to continue their bloodline and/or keep a puppy.

There are important things to consider before breeding, and we are here to help. Our Doctors at Care offer a few different services that go along with breeding. These services are offered for canine patients and specific breeds only, within the Doctors discretion and consultation.

- Examination and health screenings for both breeding parents is recommended to minimize health issues in their puppies.

• Examination and health screenings for both breeding parents is recommended to minimize health issues in their puppies.
• Progesterone Testing
• Progesterone testing helps determine when the right time is to breed, and can also be recommended during the pregnancy to maintain the pregnancy.
• More information on Progesterone testing can be available during your exam visit.
• Ultrasound and Radiograph testing for puppy count verification and health of the puppy’s growth is offered.
•  Artificial Insemination is offered if natural breeding is not working.
• More information on what is required is available upon exam
• Surgical Artificial Insemination is offered for specific breeds and/or needs for the females.
• More information on this procedure is available upon exam.
• If the need arises, for the safety of the mother and/or the puppies, our Doctors will perform cesarean section (C-Section) surgery to remove the puppies from the mother’s uterus.
• More information on our surgical procedure is available upon exam.
• This surgical procedure is offered to our established clients and those who have previously had an exam and treatment with the Doctor."