REPRODUCTIVE CARE
Family Planning Surgery
- Overview: Includes spaying (females) and neutering (males) to prevent unwanted litters.
- Benefits: Helps control the pet population, reduces the risk of certain cancers, and minimizes behavioral issues.
Cesarean Section
- Overview: A surgical procedure to deliver puppies or kittens when natural birth is not possible or poses a risk.
- Indications: Often performed in cases of obstructed labor, large litter size, or health concerns for the mother or offspring.
Vaginal Cytology Test
- Overview: A test that analyzes vaginal cells to assess the reproductive cycle.
- uses: Helps determine the stage of the heat cycle, which is important for breeding management and timing.
Blood Progesterone Assay
- Overview: A surgical procedure to deliver puppies or kittens when a natural birth is not possible.
- Indications: Used in cases of obstructed labor or health concerns for the mother or offspring.
Ophthalmic Surgery
- Overview: A blood test that measures progesterone levels to monitor the reproductive cycle.
- Uses: Helps identify the optimal time for breeding and assess pregnancy status.
Fixing Delivery Time and Elective Cesarean Section
- Overview: Planning a C-section for a specific delivery time based on the mother’s health and the needs of the puppies/kittens.
- Benefits: Ensures safer delivery for high-risk pregnancies or when the timing of birth is crucial.