False pregnancy in canines, the effects diagnosis and treatment

Authors: Ferguson R
Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Volume 2014 AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Issue Greyhound, May 2014
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

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Abstract: The period from the end of a bitch’s oestrus period until she either whelps or her progesterone level falls below 6 nmol / L is termed dioestrus. Dioestrus is characterised by progesterone levels being greater than 6.0 nmol / L. It is usually 9 weeks in duration. Some non pregnant bitches may experience a dioestrus period longer than 9 weeks...

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