Safe and reliable ovulation diagnosis

Breeding Season Determination with the HSB Blendivet® - Method

First veterinary examination of a bitch in heat, in which she will be bred:

• We recommend a gynecological examination in the first 3 to 5 days of heat

First test (blood sample) for breeding time determination and further course:

A: The safe way (especially for new breeders of bitches with an unclear cycle or for males with indications of reduced fertility or conspicuous breeding behavior)

• First test on the 5th to 7th day of heat
• Repeat tests at 2 to 4 day intervals after consultation with the partner practice (depending on test results), until ovulation can be terminated with high certainty
• Determination of the breeding season with the dog owner.
• incidentally: blood tests can indicate ovulation is imminent two days before it occurs. This is a good time to talk with the dog owner about the alternative dates.

B: Variations (especially for experienced breeders)

• Tester determination when the bitch starts to show breeding readiness.
• Test with two bitches, to be mated with the same dog, to know which must be bred first
• Test to confirm the assumed cycle state when there is a long way to the male
• Test after mating to confirm ovulation when suspected of an anovulatory cycle (cycle without ovulation)
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