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Timing is everything in successful breeding. Trust Sacramento's experienced veterinary team to provide precise reproductive guidance for your valuable breeding program.
Vaginal cytology is a diagnostic procedure that examines cells collected from a female dog’s vaginal lining to determine her reproductive status. At Broadway Veterinary Hospital, our veterinarians use this minimally invasive technique to accurately identify the optimal breeding time, diagnose reproductive disorders, and manage breeding programs for both professional breeders and pet owners planning a single litter.
This procedure involves collecting a small sample of cells using a moistened cotton swab, preparing the sample on a slide, and examining it under a microscope. The appearance and characteristics of these cells change predictably throughout the reproductive cycle, allowing our experienced veterinarians to determine precisely where a female dog is in her estrus cycle and when breeding is most likely to be successful.
Vaginal cytology is particularly valuable because it provides objective information about reproductive status that can’t be determined through observation alone. This precision helps maximize breeding success rates, plan appropriate timing for artificial insemination, and detect abnormalities that might affect reproductive health or indicate underlying medical conditions.
Broadway Veterinary Hospital provides comprehensive reproductive management services centered around vaginal cytology. Our breeding timing service includes serial cytology examinations throughout the female’s heat cycle, typically beginning when the owner first notices signs of estrus. These sequential examinations track cellular changes to pinpoint the optimal time for natural breeding or artificial insemination.
For more complete reproductive assessment, we combine vaginal cytology with additional testing such as progesterone assays, luteinizing hormone testing, and sometimes vaginal endoscopy to provide a comprehensive picture of reproductive status. This integrated approach is particularly valuable for difficult breeding cases or valuable breeding animals where success is critical.
Our diagnostic vaginal cytology services help identify reproductive abnormalities and infections that may impact fertility or indicate health concerns. We can detect cellular changes suggesting vaginitis, metritis, or other conditions that require treatment before successful breeding can occur. For breeders working with multiple animals, we offer ongoing reproductive management programs that combine cytology with other services to optimize breeding success across their entire program.
Post-breeding, we provide pregnancy confirmation and monitoring services to ensure the health of the mother and developing offspring. Our thorough approach supports breeders throughout the entire reproductive cycle from pre-breeding assessment through whelping preparation.
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Broadway Veterinary Hospital brings nearly five decades of experience to reproductive management and vaginal cytology services. Since 1976, we’ve supported countless successful breeding programs throughout Sacramento, developing expertise across a wide range of breeds and reproductive scenarios. This depth of experience allows us to recognize subtle cytological patterns that less experienced practitioners might miss.
Our hospital features an in-house laboratory with advanced microscopy equipment, enabling immediate sample evaluation without the delays associated with sending samples to external labs. This immediate processing means you receive results and recommendations during the same visit, critical during the brief fertile window when timing is essential.
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Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Urgent Care: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Urgent Care: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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