Small Animal Reproduction Services
The Theriogenology Service provides year-round routine, referral and emergency small animal reproduction services covered by a board-certified diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists. The Theriogenology Service works together with other services and specialists within the hospital (i.e.: small animal surgery, radiology) to provide a comprehensive service to breeders and referring veterinarians. The VHC has been approved by the American Kennel Club as a canine semen collection, freezing and storage facility.
Q & A - Small Animal Reproductive Services
Services currently offered are:
Female Services
- Artificial insemination with fresh, cooled or frozen semen (Vaginal and surgical)
- Complete reproductive exam
- Advanced diagnosis and treatment of infertility
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Evaluation of fetal well-being
- Puppy count
- Diagnosis and management of high risk pregnancies
- Diagnosis and management of pregnancy losses
- Whelping services
- Elective C-sections
- Medical and surgical management of complicated whelpings (dystocia)
- Treatment of post-partum problems
- Contraception
- Medical termination of unwanted pregnancies
- Reproductive imaging (ultrasonography, endoscopy, simple and contrast radiography)
- Kennel management and counseling
Male Services
- Semen collection and evaluation
- Shipping of cooled semen
- Semen freezing
- Collection and submission of samples for DNA testing
- Complete reproductive exam
- Advanced diagnosis and treatment of infertility
- Medical treatment of prostatic disorders
- Reproductive ultrasonography
- Preservation of genetics of dead or compromised dogs
For more information, please contact:
Maria Soledad Ferrer, DVM, MS, DACT
mferrer@vet.k-state.edu
Veterinary Health Center
Kansas State University
785-532-5700