An observation was made on the duration of estrus and the blood values during the estrous cycles in 15 mongrel bitches.
The results obtianed were as follows ;
1. The length of proestrus was reckoned up the time from first appearance of blood in th...
An observation was made on the duration of estrus and the blood values during the estrous cycles in 15 mongrel bitches.
The results obtianed were as follows ;
1. The length of proestrus was reckoned up the time from first appearance of blood in the vaginal smears to first acceptance of the male; varied 4 to 12 days (mean±S.D.=7.8±2.6 days).
2. The duration of estrus was determined by the acceptance test following the days between first and last acceptance; varied from 4 to 13 days (8.1±2.6 days).
3. The duration of visible bieeding out of vigina varied from 12 to 23 days (16.9±2.6days).
4. The seasonal occurrence of estrus did not exhibit.
5. During proestrus and estrus, the erythrocyte numbers increased 5-6% above those of established for beagle in anestrus.
No significant variation in total leucocyte numbers was noted during the estrous cycles.