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From pre-breeding screens and AI to C-sections and first litter exams.

Breeding and reproductive care

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A pug nursing her newborn puppies

Reproduction

Reproductive services

From pre-breeding health screens to artificial insemination, Bayfield Animal Hospital is prepared to serve all your reproductive needs.

What we offer

Pre-breeding health screens

Including Brucella testing.

OFA radiographs

Hip and elbow certification through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.

Estrus evaluation

Estrus evaluation via cytology, plus progesterone testing.

Artificial insemination

Including semen collection and shipping.

Caesarian section surgery

C-section surgery when your dog needs help delivering.

Initial litter health exams

A first health check for the new litter.

Vaccinations

Vaccines for puppies and kittens as they grow.

Getting ready for whelping or a C-section

Here's what to have on hand if your dog is whelping at home, and what to bring if she needs a C-section.

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  • Digital thermometer and a bulb syringe
  • Clean towels and a heating pad
  • A notepad to record weights and times
  • Betadine and sterile scissors
  • A box or tote to bring puppies home
  • Heated water bottles for the ride home

Planning a litter?

Call us to discuss your breeding program.

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