ABSTRACT: The objective of the present study was to obtain echobiometric values for most important canine maternal-fetal tissues using high-definition ultrasonography (HDUS) trying update formulas predicting gestational age. Twelve healthy bitches brachycephalic breeds weighing 7-13kg and aged one four years were included. fetuses analyzed every day conventional from eighth after artificial ins...

The morphology of canine cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) before puberty is still unknown. Therefore, the aim of our study was to elucidate the morphological characteristics of pre-pubertal oocytes and cumulus cells by light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The pre-pubertal oocyte was characterized by accumulation of lipid yolk droplets in the cytopl...

BACKGROUND Canine pyometra is a life-threatening disease common in countries where spaying of dogs is not routinely performed. The disease is associated with endotoxemia, sepsis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and a 3-4% mortality rate. Blood lactate analysis is clinically valuable in predicting prognosis and survival, evaluating tissue perfusion and treatment response in human ...