Pregnancy diagnosis and abnormalities of pregnancy in the dog.
New and traditional techniques for pregnancy diagnosis in the dog are reviewed. Imaging techniques yield the most information, with ultrasonography the preferred technique for assessment of fetal viability and radiography the preferred technique for assessment of litter size. Diabetes mellitus and pregnancy toxemia are uncommon complications of pregnancy. Pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of infectious and non-infectious causes of pregnancy loss are reviewed.
Root Kustritz
Margaret V
MV
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1352 Boyd Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. rootk001@umn.edu
D000034:Abortion, Veterinary / Q000209:etiology; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006728:Hormones / Q000097:blood; D010173:Palpation / Q000662:veterinary; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D011258:Pregnancy Tests / Q000662:veterinary*; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000662:veterinary
D006728:Hormones