Reproductive Services
Pet Reproductive Medicine in Wichita, KS
Learn More About Our Reproductive Services
Our reproductive services support owners and their pets throughout every stage of the reproductive cycle.
This support extends from planning and breeding to pregnancy confirmation, neonatal care, and initial puppy exams. We provide close monitoring and skilled guidance every step of the way.
We focus on proactive health screening, careful timing, and quality maternal and newborn support to help ensure healthy moms and thriving litters.
In-House Bloodwork
In-house blood testing helps us monitor hormone levels and overall health throughout the reproductive cycle. These timely results support accurate breeding and pregnancy management.
Artificial Insemination
We provide artificial insemination services with careful timing and technique to optimize success.
Ultrasound
Reproductive ultrasound confirms pregnancy, monitors fetal development, and is utilized for accurate c-section timing. This non-invasive tool provides valuable information throughout gestation.
Radiography (Puppy Count)
Late-term radiographs allow us to determine litter size and prepare for delivery. Accurate puppy counts help improve whelping safety.
Cesarean Section
We offer planned and emergency cesarean sections to ensure the safety of both the mother and the puppies.
Dewclaw Removal
We perform dewclaw removal in newborn puppies with careful attention to comfort and proper healing.
Tail Docking
Tail docking is performed in accordance with breed standards and owner preferences.
Puppy Wellness Exams
Early wellness exams assess growth, congenital concerns, and overall health in newborn puppies. These evaluations set the foundation for a healthy start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, we like to wait until your pet is around 6 months of age. However, we may recommend waiting longer depending on the breed of the dog or for other health reasons. This is a great discussion to have at your initial puppy visit!
Yes, we offer breeding consultations and services. Depending on your intentions, this may include OFA hip and elbow testing, hormonal testing in females, sperm viability in males, and other breed-specific requests. We offer side-by-side artificial insemination and surgical implantation, with the hope of soon offering transcervical insemination. At this time, we do not offer sperm collection and shipping or freezing, as well as egg collection and freezing.
There is a lot to consider when deciding to have a litter. We welcome discussions about planning a good, healthy pregnancy for your pet. This may include nutritional recommendations or even deworming protocols.
The primary risk is that your pet may be unable to deliver naturally, which could make a cesarean section necessary. Also, if the mother is unable to nurse or care for their babies, the puppies or kittens will need round-the-clock care from you. We recommend being prepared for these situations if they were to arise.
A clean, warm, quiet, and stress-free environment is needed. Normally, mom takes care of her litter, but if anything seems off, please do not hesitate to call us. We can provide guidance on neonatal care if needed.
Normally, around 6–8 weeks of age to receive their initial wellness exam and vaccinations. This is also a great time to have fecal analysis performed and discuss their vaccine schedule based on their intended lifestyle and exposure risk, as well as discuss preventative options.
