Read in English |  Lire en Français |  Leer en Español I recently came across the following question on Facebook:   "Hey dog breeder friends ! What do you think of dual-sire insemination ?"  A few years ago, I’d have probably frowned at that… but today things are different.   Now this is a trendy topic, some kennel ..read more

Read in English Lire en Français This blog has been first published in August 2013. It has been re-edited on March 2020. Last week I was lecturing near Halifax, Nova Scotia -always great to be so close from the ocean, this reminds me of my little island overseas! I was presenting what is ..read more

Read in English Lire en Français This post has been first posted on Jan 2014 and re-edited on March 2nd, 2020. Have you been on Twitter lately? Great way to find valuable information nowadays, and know about the current trends! The most popular topic of the moment: « Winter tips to keep your ..read more

Are you a breeder or pet owner looking to ensure the best possible care for your pregnant dog and her litter of puppies? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the key actions to take to maximize puppy survival, including personalized check-ups from a veterinarian, properly measuring food and supplements, and providing a healthy environment for the mother dog. Don't miss out on the opportunity to give your furry family the best care possible. Read on to learn more about maximizing puppy survival ..read more

Read in English Lire en Français This post was first published in Apr 2014 and has been updated in Jan 2020. I recently got the following question during one of my lectures on canine infertility. “You touched on uterine diseases, ovarian diseases, infectious diseases that can impact the bitch’s fertility… But what about ..read more

This blog was first published in March 2016 and updated in Sept 2022 Just hung up with a client, we had an interesting discussion. I thought I should write it down as I assume his concerns are shared by many others.   He had questions on puppy milk replacers: why should he turn to these solutions ..read more

A colleague of mine recently whatsapped me an interesting picture. Courtesy of Dr Luis Meza I think we can agree : this is definitely some “weird-looking” newborn kitten. It indeed looks like there is “something” bulging from behind its eyelids... No doubt there is something wrong here ! When I saw the picture, one word ..read more

I just finished reading this email. It was a long and sad story... It was about puppies developing a severe diarrhea... And unfortunately dying from it... At 6 weeks... Yes, it is a sad story ; no doubt about this... Truth is though : I have heard MANY similar stories over the years. The reason ..read more

When I am doing a consultation for timing of ovulation in canines, vaginal smear is a test I will always perform and recommend. It is simple & quick... and it can bring you tons of valuable clinical information. Vaginal Smear : what is a that ? A vaginal smear is a test we use a ..read more

Read in English Lire en Français This blog was first published in Feb 2014. It was re-edited on Mar 2nd, 2020 I recently took part in a discussion on a social-media forum concerning neonatal resuscitation in puppies and kittens. The initial question was “what is the best technique to free the airways of ..read more