Collection and evaluation of the semen in the dog - Proceedings of SCIVAC, 2007 - Rimini

ing (eg, a rug) rather than on a slippery surface or table. Care should be taken to intimidate the dog as little as possible; lifting the dog to an examination table, giving injections, etc, should be performed after the semen is collected. Semen may be collected in the absence of a bitch (although sperm numbers may be lower), but the presence of a bitch is preferable. The pheromone methyl paraben may be helpful for collection in the absence of a bitch; some veterinarians freeze swabs of estrous bitch urine for this purpose but the reaction of male dogs is variable. There are several types of reservoirs to collect the semen in. Some made of glas, of rubber or plastic. Some are for single use others not. Different types are demonstrated. A sterile nonspermicidal lubricant or petroleum jelly may be is used.