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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr Would you go to a general practitioner or an ob-gyn if you were considering getting pregnant?
Again, I refer to this link for further study http://www.intl.elsevierhealth.com/e-books/pdf/974.pdf
This is what a Pre-Mating Evaluation should consist of:
Review of patients's complete medical and reproductive history
Evaluation of patient's body weight and possible obesity or malnutrition concerns addressed
Evaluation of pelvic capacity
Review of vaccination history
Detailed examination of genital system
Screening for specific problems
Bacterial investigation of the genital tract
Cytological and hormonal appraisal
Hemotological and biochemical appraisal
Genetic counseling
Evaluation of Pedigree for degree of Inbreeding
Monitoring of approach of ovulation with aid of progesterone profile and vaginal smears. |
First off, these were all things my vet was able to do quite efficiently.
Second, you have no REAL experience with this and can only answer the question by siting whatever you pull off the internet. Hopefully, some of the BREEDERS who have actually used one will be able to answer this question. I see this come up over and over and over and I would like to know, once and for all, from someone who has done this FIRST HAND, what the big deal is.