title: Reproductive behavior of small animals.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Small Animal Reproduction, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 1352 Boyd Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. rootk001@umn.edu
authors.forename: Margaret V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Root Kustritz
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D010675:Pheromones; D010121:Oxytocin; D011388:Prolactin