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I'm a small animal vet in North Carolina with a passion for reproductive medicine

06/01/2025

What do you do after a missed breeding?

Try again?
Maybe with a different stud?
Maybe on a different day?
Maybe just hoping for better luck?

But what if you had a way to pause, look at what actually happened, and build a plan with confidence?

That’s what I’ll teach inside:
Unpacking A Missed Breeding: A Workshop for Clarity, Confidence, and a Better Plan Forward

You’ll learn how to step back after a breeding doesn’t take and actually figure out what might have contributed—and what to do differently next time.

🗓️ June 4 @ 7 PM ET
💸 $67
✔️ Includes a printable Missed Breeding Reflection and Review Checklist

🖱️ Link in bio to sign up

05/31/2025

Just because the breeding didn’t result in pregnancy…
doesn’t mean you did it all wrong.

You were thoughtful, careful, and committed.
And even so, sometimes… it just doesn’t work.
That doesn’t mean you failed. It means it’s time to regroup—with support.

**Unpacking A Missed Breeding**
Live on Zoom | June 4 at 7 PM ET
$67 includes the Missed Breeding Reflection and Review Checklist

Link in bio to register

You’re not starting over. You’re building forward. 🐾

05/21/2025

You finally found the perfect match. The timing is right, the female is ready—and the stud is “proven.” He’s sired puppies before, so what could go wrong?

Well… more than you might think.

Fertility isn’t fixed. A stud who was fertile last year (or even last season) may not be today. Illness, age, stress—even heat exposure—can quietly change semen quality. And if you’re shipping chilled semen? That adds another layer of complexity.

In our latest blog post, we break down what “proven” really means, why it’s not a guarantee, and what to ask or check before your next breeding.

🔗 Read it here: https://wellbredvet.com/2025/05/21/why-proven-stud-isnt-a-guarantee-and-what-to-check-anyway/

05/06/2025

🐾 Your First Breeding Doesn’t Have to Be a Mystery
If your first experience with breeding left you feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even a little heartbroken — you are so not alone.

Many breeders start out with a healthy female, big dreams, and a lot of love… but not always the full picture. That’s why I wrote this post: to share the honest, compassionate vet advice I wish every first-time breeder had before their female ever came into season.

In it, you’ll find:
✔️ Why even a “perfect” breeding might not result in pregnancy
✔️ A plain-English guide to breeding methods (tie, AI, TCI, surgical)
✔️ Tips for working with your repro vet as a true teammate
✔️ A checklist to help you plan more confidently next time

No judgment. No fear tactics. Just grounded, science-based support to help you move forward with clarity and compassion.

👉 Read the full post at www.WellBredVet.com

04/29/2025

When it comes to breeding success, the uterus is often the quiet hero no one talks about.

Even when everything seems to line up, unseen changes in the uterus can shape whether a pregnancy takes—or doesn’t.

In my newest post, I’m breaking down how uterine health influences breeding outcomes—and why it matters more than you might think.

🧡 Read it here: https://wellbredvet.com/2025/04/29/breedings-hidden-hero-why-uterine-health-is-key-for-breeding-success/

04/22/2025

There’s no shortage of opinions online about what to feed breeding dogs… but which ones are actually backed by research?

Whether you’ve been told to add cottage cheese, cut carbs, or supplement calcium, this post cuts through the noise with evidence-based nutrition guidance for both female and male dogs—before and during pregnancy.

🔍 What to feed (and when)
📈 Why body condition matters more than you think
🌿 The real role of folic acid and fatty acids
⚖️ How to balance calories, calcium, and more

If you’re ready to feed with confidence—not confusion—this one’s for you.

📖 Read the full post: https://wellbredvet.com/2025/04/22/feeding-for-fertility-clearing-up-the-confusion-with-research-based-answers/

04/15/2025

🐾 New on the blog!

If you’ve ever relied on behavior signs—flagging, standing, spotting—and still had a breeding that didn’t take, this post is for you.

Yes, timing is everything… but only if you’re timing the right thing.

In this post, I’m breaking down why progesterone tracking is one of the most powerful tools we have—and how it helps take the guesswork out of breeding.

🔗 Read now: https://wellbredvet.com/2025/04/15/timing-is-everything-but-what-if-youre-timing-the-wrong-thing/

04/08/2025

You don’t need to be perfect to be a responsible dog breeder.

You don’t need to know everything to deserve support.

If you’re a breeder who’s trying to do it right—but keep bumping into second-guessing, conflicting advice, or silence from your vet’s office—I see you.

And this week's blog post is for you.
👉 https://wellbredvet.com/2025/04/08/how-i-became-the-breeder-vet-i-wish-id-had/

02/12/2025

🐾 Just Welcomed a Litter of Puppies? Here’s What to Expect for Mom! 🐾

The puppies are here, but what about mom? Her postpartum recovery is essential to ensuring both she and the puppies thrive!

In this new blog post, we'll review what's normal and what's not! Vaginal discharge, appetite changes, protective behavior, and more!

Knowing what’s normal vs. abnormal can make all the difference in keeping Mom healthy -

Check out my latest blog post to learn more: https://wellbredvet.com/2025/02/12/postpartum-care-what-to-expect-for-mom/

Need a full guide on raising puppies? Get my FREE step-by-step resource here: https://wellbredvet.com/raisingpuppies/

01/29/2025

Puppy count x-rays are my favorite! How many do you see??

12/18/2024

Are you planning for a litter of puppies soon? The first 8 weeks are so important for their health and development—and I’ve got you covered!

I’m thrilled to share my brand-new guide: “Raising Puppies from Birth to 8 Weeks.”

📖 Inside, you’ll find:
🐾 Step-by-step care for newborn puppies
🐾 Tips for health, nutrition, and socialization
🐾 Key milestones every breeder needs to know

This guide is perfect for new breeders or anyone looking to refine their puppy-raising skills.

💌 It’s FREE! Just head to wellbredvet.com/raisingpuppies to grab your copy and give your puppies the best start in life.

Let me know what you think—I’d love to hear how this guide helps you! 🐾

03/28/2024

I was speaking to 4th and 5th graders for career day this morning. I got the normal assortment of students asking about the craziest animal I’ve seen, the various antics of their pets, whether I cheer for Carolina or NC State (Go Heels!), etc…

And then one student politely raised her hand and asked, “How often do you use the drug oxytocin?”

🤔🤯🤣

And no, I hadn’t even told them my focus area is reproduction 😂

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