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Animal Reproduction

If you’re planning to breed your dog or just want expert help with your pet’s reproductive health, you’re in good hands. Dr. Alex Horner and her team offer safe, advanced options for your pet, including both surgical and non-surgical care.

We’ll guide you through every step, from managing heat cycles to confirming pregnancy and keeping your pet healthy along the way.

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​Small Animal Reproduction with
Dr. Alex Horner

DVM, MS, DACT

One of the few Board-Certified Theriogenologists in Western Canada

Whether you’re a first-time or experienced breeder, our board-certified reproduction expert can help you carry your animal’s superior genetic lines into future generations —​ Meet your reproductive team:

Meet Dr. Alex Horner

DVM, MS, DACT

Meet Sage Kindt

Reproductive Coordinator

This is how we can
Help You

We use a non-surgical procedure called transcervical insemination that yields at least equal pregnancy rates to surgical procedures. Transcervical insemination is an outpatient endoscopic procedure that is fast, pain-free, and done without sedation.

To ensure the highest quality of semen and best chance of pregnancy, we collect, freeze, and ship semen, as well as help you evaluate and select semen collected elsewhere. Using state-of-the-art techniques, we can extend the fertilizing capabilities of canine semen longer for various breeds, resulting in greater survival of superior genetics.

  • Collection
  • Evaluation of fresh, chilled, or frozen-thawed semen
  • Freezing and storage (includes preparation)
  • National and international exportation and importation
  • Preparation for artificial insemination​

We take the guesswork out of ovulation, and help you identify the right timing for the best chance of pregnancy.

  • Manipulation of the estrus cycle (to bring on or delay heat)
  • Ovulation timing consultation
  • Progesterone testing
  • Vaginal cytology
  • Vaginoscopy

Through robust health screening, including genetic testing and X-rays, we prioritize the health of your animal and her litter by reducing the occurrence of hereditary diseases. We are there every step of the pregnancy to ensure happy, healthy pets.

  • Dystocia and whelping management
  • Elective and emergency c-section
  • Management of high-risk pregnancies
  • Pregnancy X-ray (at term)
  • Ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis including fetal numbers, gestational aging, fetal viability
  • In-house developed semen extenders for fertilization preservation
  • Long-term liquid nitrogen tanks for semen storage
  • We provide advanced imaging technologies and services to our clients.
  • We offer diagnostic imaging for patella, hip and elbow OFA submission.
  • OFA thyroid blood submission.
  • We do not sedate for OFA imaging unless requested or the animal requires sedation. 
  • Penn Hip coming soon!

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If you would like more information on our reproductive services or to schedule an appointment, please email us at repro@springbankvet.ca or click below. ​

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