Reproductive behavior of small animals.
Normal and abnormal reproductive behavior of dogs and cats, and known and proposed hormonal bases for these behaviors are addressed. Emerging information includes use of oxytocin to promote pair-bonding between dam and offspring and the possible effect of prolactin in inhibiting sexual behaviors.
Root Kustritz
Margaret V
MV
Small Animal Reproduction, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 1352 Boyd Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. rootk001@umn.edu
D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D004285:Dogs; D004971:Estrus; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008425:Maternal Behavior; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000502:physiology; D010675:Pheromones / Q000502:physiology; D011359:Proestrus; D011388:Prolactin / Q000502:physiology; D012098:Reproduction; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D012726:Sexual Behavior, Animal / Q000502:physiology*
D010675:Pheromones; D010121:Oxytocin; D011388:Prolactin