Hear from certified theriogenologist, Dr. Cheryl Lopate, MS, DVM, DACT, in this reproductive health podcast episode! Optimal performance in a stud dog requires proper nutrition, exercise, parasite control and vaccinations. A stud dog should pass the breed’s health clearances and genetic testing as well as a breeding soundness examination. Effectively managing a stud dog requires understanding his semen evaluation and methods to maximize and best preserve his future genetic potential. Part I of this series focuses on weaning through age 4.

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Dr. Julie Cecere reviews some common causes of infertility in brood females and discusses the importance of checking both the male and female prior to breeding, in addition to guidance on nutrition and fitness.

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Growth is a challenging life stage. Understanding how key nutrients can support healthy growth and lifelong health helps to ensure puppies get off to a good start in life. It is essential to provide puppies with specific nutrients for healthy immunity, brain development and gastrointestinal health during development. Listen to Dr. Catherine Lenox, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition) explain everything you need to know.

The website that Dr. Lenox references is: www.purinainstitute.com/centresquare

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Expecting a litter of puppies? Now what? When does pregnancy care start? Should you have lab testing, radiographs and ultrasounds to help monitor the pregnancy? Learn from Dr. Fran Smith, DVM what you need to know about guiding your female through a safe pregnancy and delivery of healthy puppies. This review of the basics of pregnancy care will help put your mind at ease.

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When it comes to raising an outstanding pet dog, one of the most important tools in a breeder’s arsenal is socialization. Dr. Annie Valuska discusses what socialization means and why it’s important and provides step-by-step instructions for how to establish a strong behavioral foundation for your dogs.

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This is an audio version of a recent Facebook Live we hosted where Nicole, Lauren, Cat, and Josh discuss the recent decision to bring back the application on Good Dog. To watch the video version of this presentation, click here.

Dr. Andrea Hesser, DVM, DACT discusses how nutrition for the pregnant & postpartum dam can impact the growth and development of her puppies. Learn about all aspects of a litter's first year of life, from birth to adolescence, and the required nutrition to ensure a litter's rapid growth is supported through every stage.

This episode is an audio version of a recent webinar we did with Purina. To watch the video version, click here.

Dr. Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT, teaches us about the latest research and innovations in canine reproduction techniques to maximize successful breedings.

This is an audio version of a webinar we recently held with Purina. To see the video version, click here.

Dr. Kristina Belton gives an overview of the whelping process with an emphasis on ways responsible breeders can provide support, as well as techniques to identify when intervention is needed.

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Dr. Jason Gagné, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist at Purina, speaks about the mechanisms and impact of pre and probiotics on gut health, the immune system, and the microbiome.

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