Your dog's temperament is built into its brain structure. Learn which fears are genetic deal-breakers and which ones training can fix.
Category: Canine Health
Dive into the essentials of canine health, focusing on preventive care, common reproductive conditions, and veterinary insights for breeding dogs and their offspring. Essential for breeders aiming to uphold the highest health standards in their breeding practices and ensure the vitality of their dogs.
What COI Really Tells You (And What It Hides)
Are you relying on 5-generation pedigree calculations to ensure genetic health? You might be navigating by a map that hides the territory. This guide deconstructs the critical difference between Pedigree COI (a prediction of probability) and Genomic Diversity (a measurement of reality). We explain why these two metrics often contradict each other and what it means when your "low COI" dog actually has low genetic diversity. Learn how to identify metric discordance, why you must calculate 10-generation pedigrees, and how to use the Genetic Risk Matrix to make safer breeding decisions. Stop guessing at your breed’s genetic debt and start managing it with the integrated toolkit for sustainable precision breeding.
Why Your Dog Cat Feeding Timeline Is Backwards?
Discover how optimal body condition and nutrition impact fertility, litter size, and offspring health in both dogs and cats.
Is Progesterone Testing About to Go Blood-Free?
Discover new saliva, app and wearable options set to replace blood draws for progesterone testing in dogs and cats.
Dog Cat Body Condition Score: How Does It Affect Breeding?
Discover how dog body condition score drives fertility in dogs and cats. Get 13 breeder fixes and my protocol—raise healthier litters today.
How Many Times Can a Dog Get Pregnant?
How many times can a dog get pregnant safely? Discover the facts, risks, and expert guidance to ensure your dog’s reproductive health in this 2025 vet-reviewed guide.
How to Increase Stud Dog Fertility Like a Pro
Want to maximize your stud dog’s fertility? Discover the best strategies, from nutrition to breeding management, to improve sperm quality and reproductive success.
Can I Give My Dog a Human Probiotic? What You Need to Know
Wondering if human probiotics are safe for dogs? Learn about the risks, benefits, and best alternatives for your pup’s digestive health.
The Surprising 3 Markers Boosting Breeding Success in Dogs & Cats
At the end of June, I found myself wandering through the vibrant streets of Barcelona—not just for the tapas and Gaudí's masterpieces, but to attend the EVSSAR meeting. It's the annual European conference where dog and cat reproduction specialists like me gather once a year. Among all the lectures, one particularly grabbed my attention. It was delivered by my good friend Dr. Hasan Sontas, titled “Laboratory Tests in Repro Cases: An Update.” I really enjoyed his lecture; it was a great mix of science and practical tips that anyone can use in their kennel, cattery, or veterinary clinic. Intrigued? Let me break it down.
Fertility Supplements for Male Dogs & Cats
I’ve been asked this question a lot recently: "Can supplements improve fertility in male dogs and cats?" Curiosity got the better of me, so I dove into the latest research. What I discovered was quite eye-opening… and I think it's something you'll find valuable. 🙂
DR. EMMANUEL FONTAINE 