In order to induce the estrus cycle in bitches, exogenous gonadotrophins (LH, FSH, PMSG, hCG), dopamine agonists (bromocryptine, cabergoline) and GnRH agonists (deslorelin) can be used. This review summarizes published reports on induction of estrus cycle in bitches.
Adams, T.E., 2005. Using gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and GnRH analogs to modulate testis function and enhance the productivity of domestic animals. Animal Reproduction Science 88, 127-139.
E., Arbeiter, K., Barsch, 1988. laufigkeitsinduktion bei der hündin mit einem ergolin- derivat. Journal of Veterinary Medicine A 35, 111-117.
Aspden, W.J., Jakson, A., Trigg, T.E., D’Occhio, M.J., 2003. Pituitary expression of LH- and FSH-subunit mRNA, cellular distrubition of LH- subunit mRNA and LH and FSH synthesis during and after treatment with a gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist in heifers. Reproduction Fertility and Development 15, 149-156.
Beijerink, N.J., Dieleman, S.J., Kooistra, H.S., Okkens, A.C., 2003. Low doses of bromocriptine shorten the interestrous interval in the bitch without lowering plasma prolactin concentration. Therigenology 60, 1379-1386.
Bouchard, G., Youngquist, R.S., Clark, B., Concannon, P.W., Braun, W.F., 1991. Estrus induction in the bitch using a combination Theriogenology 36, 51-65. and FSH-P. Bouchard, G.F., Gross, S., Ganjam, V.K., Youngquist, R.S., Concannon, W.W., Krause, G.F., 1993. Oestrus induction in the bitch with the synthetic oestrogens diethylstilboestrol. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility 47, 515–516.
Cain, J.L., Cain, G.R., Feldman, C.E., Lasley, B.L., Stabenfeldt, H.G., 1988. Use of pulzatile intravenous administration of GnRH to induce fertile estrus in bitches. American Journal of Veterinary Research 49, 1993-1996.
Chaffaux, D.L., Pontois, M., Deletang, F., Thibier, M., 1984. Induction of ovarian activity in anestrus beagle bitches. British Veterinary Journal 140, 191-195.
Chakraborty, P.K, Wildt, D.E., Seager, S.W.J., 1982. Induction of estrus and ovulation in the cat and dog. Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice 12, 85- 92. Chakraborty, P.K., Saeger, J.W., 1986. Estrus and Ovulation Induction in the Bitch In: Thomas, J.B. (Ed.), Small Animal Reproduction and Infertility. Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia, pp. 193-195.
Cirit, Ü., Bacınoglu, S., Cangül, I.T., Horoz Kaya, H., Tas, M., Ak, K., 2007. The effects of a low dose of cabergoline on induction of estrus and pregnancy rates in anestrous bitches.Animal Reproduction Science 101, 134-144.
Concannon, P.W., 1989. Induction of fertile oestrus in anestrus dogs by constant infusion of GnRH agonist. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility Suppl, 149-160.
Concannon, P.W., 1992. Physiology of ovulation fertilization and gestation, and early