The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in histological structure and the expression of lactoferrin (LF) in the uterus and ovaries of dogs during the normal estrus and with pyometra. Masson's, VVG and PAS histochemical staining were used to observe the histological characteristics...

This study assessed the most suitable behavioral test for discrimination of the odor of female dog urine during estrus and anestrus, to identify chemical compounds acting as female pheromones. Twelve male dogs were used for testing. Urine samples were collected from 16 females in estrus, 5 females...

The effects of gonadotropin, serum and follicular fluid on the in vitro maturation of canine oocytes were examined. Additionally, spindle size and spindle migration in MI-stage oocytes derived by in vivo or in vitro maturation were evaluated for the first time. Mature oocytes collected from beagle ...

Studies in female dogs proved the measurement of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) as a diagnostic tool to distinguish ovarioectomized from intact females or to diagnose ovarian remnant syndrome. Furthermore, its usability to diagnose a granulosa cell tumour and predict litter size was also investigated ...

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) are two important antioxidant enzymes involved in tissue homeostasis by protecting cells and tissues from an accumulation of reactive oxygen species. Information concerning antioxidant enzymes in the canine uterus is almost inexistent....

Eleven Atlas Shepherd bitches of 4 years old, weighing between 15 and 16 kg who had an end stage of metestrus, have received treatment with bromocriptine, available in medicine human (Parlodel® 2.5 mg breakable tablet box of 30 tablets) orally to anticipate estrus. The dosage adapted for the...

The cardiovascular parameters of canine bitches were assessed during the estrous cycle. A total of eleven mongrel female dogs were enrolled in a longitudinal prospective investigation. Six animals were bred during the study and were assigned into group I, in which evaluations were performed during...

The study was conducted to investigate the success of inducted estrus and to track the hormonal levels during the estrus cycle, pregnancy and post-parturition in dogs. Ten females, aged 2-3 years and weighted 18-22 kg, were kept in cages at the College of Veterinary Medicine-University of Baghdad. ...

This study aimed to assess the mechanisms of semiochemical signal detection in dogs. In the first experiment, five males were exposed to volatile semiochemicals emitted by a live female in estrus and the female's urine sample collected during estrus. The odor of canine food and clean air were used...

Total twenty four anestrus bitches were selected. The selected bitches were divided in four equal groups. Each group consists of six anestrus bitches. Selection of the bitches was based on the problem of irregular or absence of estrus cycle reported at Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Nagpur...