The use of reproductive hormones in canine reproduction.
Naturally produced and synthetically prepared reproductive hormones are frequently employed as pharmaceuticals in canine reproduction. Specific indications for the use of these preparations are few; too often hormonal therapies are used incorrectly and at times deleteriously. Appropriate uses of reproductive hormones are based on known physiological mechanisms in order to improve reproductive efficiency or to treat specific disorders.
Cain
J L
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Oak Meadow Veterinary Hospital, Los Gatos, CA 95030.
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000494:pharmacology*; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006062:Gonadotropins / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008297:Male; D012098:Reproduction / Q000187:drug effects*
D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones; D006062:Gonadotropins; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone