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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 734-746 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Theriogenology |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 1 2005 |
Keywords
- Breeding
- Cat
- Dog
- Mothering
- Sexual behavior
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