Prebreeding Genetic Counseling
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Assessing a dog's health and genetic background prior to breeding are key to minimizing the risk of passing on inherited diseases to offspring. Learn what's involved in making informed breeding decisions. 

About Dr. Carla Barstow

Carla Barstow, DVM, MS, DACT, is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. She also is an active member of the Society for Theriogenology. Dr. Barstow practices in small animal medicine in Lakeland, Florida, and is the only reproductive specialist serving the greater Tampa, Florida area. In her practice, Dr. Barstow works with dog breeders to breed healthier dogs. She is a longtime breeder of Samoyeds and participates in dog shows.

Additional Resources for Dog Breeders    

At Pro Club, we aim to offer valuable resources for professional dog breeders like you. Explore our collection of webinars, articles, and video series designed to support your professional breeding program, like “The Most Common Breeding Problems”, our latest webinar from Dr. Fran Smith.