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Theriogenology

Title:		Reproductive behavior of small animals
Author(s):		Root Kustritz MV;
Address:		"Small Animal Reproduction, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 1352 Boyd Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. rootk001@umn.edu"
Journal Title:		Theriogenology
Year:		2005
Volume:		64
Issue:		3
Page Number:		734 - 746
DOI:		10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.05.022
ISSN/ISBN:		0093-691X (Print) 0093-691X (Linking)
Abstract:		"Normal and abnormal reproductive behavior of dogs and cats, and known and proposed hormonal bases for these behaviors are addressed. Emerging information includes use of oxytocin to promote pair-bonding between dam and offspring and the possible effect of prolactin in inhibiting sexual behaviors"
Keywords:		"Animals Cats Dogs Estrus Female Male Maternal Behavior Oxytocin/physiology Pheromones/physiology Proestrus Prolactin/physiology *Reproduction Sex Characteristics Sexual Behavior, Animal/*physiology;"
Notes:		"MedlineRoot Kustritz, Margaret V eng Comparative Study Review 2005/06/11 Theriogenology. 2005 Aug; 64(3):734-46. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.05.022"