Reproductive
Care
Reproductive Care
How We Can Help
There are many different goals for reproductive care with pets. For animals like stray cats and dogs, we want to keep their population from expanding too much with spay and neuter programs. For pets that are not going to be used for breeding, we recommend spaying and neutering them at an appropriate age to reduce certain health conditions, cancers, and behavior issues. Other pet owners have animals with the intention of breeding their pets.
You may have tried to breed your pets at home without much success or simply have questions about the breeding process. If this has been your case, a qualified veterinarian at Blue Lake Animal Hospital can help. Our team of skilled veterinary professionals knows how to troubleshoot even the most challenging fertility issues. We can help you and your pet throughout the entire process, from breeding to delivery to weaning. Keep reading to learn more about how we can help you and your pet with reproductive care.
Breeding dogs and cats can be challenging and raises many questions. At Blue Lake Animal Hospital, we are here to answer your questions, help your pet have a successful pregnancy and delivery, and provide neonatal care.
Reproductive Care for Your Pets
Some of the ways our experienced team of veterinary professional can assist your pets to reproduce successfully include:
- Artificial Insemination (AI). If natural mating is not preferred or possible, we may advise you to consider artificial insemination. This may be the safest breeding method for some dogs. AI is a breeding method in which semen is introduced directly into the female pet uterus without any sexual activity.
- Best Time To Breed. Our veterinarians can help you to determine the right time to breed your pet. We offer in-house progesterone testing to help determine ovulation and the ideal time to breed your pet. We will also discuss other factors to consider when deciding when is the right time to breed your pet.
- Neonatal Care. Unfortunately, there are times when puppies or kittens are not thriving or become ill. Our experienced vets will help you by providing excellent nursing care and advice.
- Male/Female Pet Fertility. Professional veterinarians are trained to perform complete male/female fertility exams to determine whether your pets have fertility abnormalities that need to be managed. In case of any issue, they will advise you on the best treatment plans.
Our qualified team at Blue Lake Animal Hospital provides several reproductive care services, including:
- OFA screening and other genetic testing
- Whelping or queening assistance
- Artificial insemination and semen evaluation
- In-house progesterone testing
- Pregnancy care and planning
- C-section surgery
- Neonatal care
Contact Us
For Reproductive Care Help
Your vet plays a crucial role in your animal’s reproductive health. Our team of experienced veterinary professionals at Blue Lake Animal Hospital has extensive training relating to animal reproductive health and breeding.
Contact us today to consult with a member of our professional team with your pet’s reproductive health care.
What We Do
Caledonia Veterinary Services
Preventive Medicine
Prevention is key to supporting your pet’s ongoing health. We devise an individualized strategy to keep your pet healthy and happy.
Surgical Services
We perform standard and specialized surgeries to address your pet’s health concerns, including spays, tumor removal, orthopedic surgeries, and more.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are an important part of preventing communicable diseases. Keep your pet up-to-date on their vaccinations right at our office.
Dental Care
Dental health is essential to your pet’s overall wellness. Our dental services cover all of your pet’s oral health needs, from tooth extraction to cleaning.
Special Care for Pocket Pets
We understand the unique needs of pocket pets like hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Our team has the
expertise to provide the best care for these small companions, ensuring their health and happiness.
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Happy Customers
Absolutely wonderful staff. Very caring and always try to fit us in when needed. Dr. Heather is so knowledgeable, kind and helpful. We are incredibly thankful their pricing is reasonable which makes regular maintenance much easier, especially right now.
Kristi G.
Best veterinarians in Grand Rapids.
Lee B.
SO nice and kind! They were so friendly with my puppy for his first visit. Thank you!
E. F.
Great staff.
R. G.
Just through and through an AMAZING vet, my bunnies were just in last week for the first time. Everyone we interacted with was nothing but nice, they actually care about their patients! They kept small talk with us the entire...
M. E.
We spend a lot of time here, much to the dismay of our dog. The staff are professional, friendly, and very kind to my terrified lapdog.
K. C.
They have been absolutely amazing with the care of my bunny rabbits I'm so glad I found them, and they are very cheap too. The staff is absolutely friendly and amazing.
C. W.
We absolutely love Dr. Heather! Highly recommend Blue Lake.
W. C.
I can’t say enough good things about Blue Lake Animal Hospital and their amazing team! I bring all of my cats and dogs here, and every single visit has been exceptional. They genuinely go above and beyond, always taking the...
W.
Dr. Heather of Blue Lake Animal Hospital is absolutely the best vet I've ever taken my animals to, in a lifetime of owning animals. She's kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable.
B. S.
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