Reproduction Medicine

Expert Reproductive Medicine for Dogs and Cats

Theriogenology is the field of veterinary medicine that focuses on both the medical and genetic aspects of reproduction. Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is proud to offer advanced reproductive services for breeders and pet owners through our dedicated theriogenology department, headed by a board-certified veterinary theriogenologist. It is rare to have a theriogenologist work in a private practice like ours, so we are especially proud to be able to offer expert insight and deep clinical experience in the art and science of reproductive medicine to Gold Coast.

Advanced Reproductive Support for Breeders

Whether you are planning your first litter or managing a high-level breeding program, Dr. Margolis and our team are here to support you through every stage of the process, with careful planning, expert diagnostics, and timely interventions.

We provide individualized guidance and hands-on reproductive care for both male and female patients, helping ensure the health of your breeding animals and your next generation.

Pre-Breeding Evaluation Services

Healthy cats and dogs have improved fertility and better conception rates. We offer comprehensive pre-breeding evaluations, including:

Breeding soundness exams
Brucellosis testing (for canine-specific STDs)
Full semen evaluation (motility, morphology and count)
Hereditary disease screening and consultation
Infertility diagnostics (male & female)
LH testing (for ovulation detection in females)
OFA testing for joint dysplasia/abnormalities

OFA Screening

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals is a breed registry/database for purebred animals. If you are intending to breed your animal and it is a breed for which cardiac disease is known or suspected to be inherited, you should have us screen your pet for cardiac disease prior to breeding. This will allow us to officially certify them if they are healthy to breed.

Our canine and feline reproductive services include:

Artificial insemination (AI)
Cesarean sections
Early pediatric care
High-risk pregnancy management
OFA Screening
Ovulation timing and fertility tracking
Pregnancy diagnosis and monitoring
Reproductive counseling and fertility problem-solving
Semen collection, evaluation, freezing and national and international shipping
(USDA-certified veterinarians on staff)
Whelping assistance and neonatal care

Ovarian Remnant Syndrome Workup

We offer diagnostic workups for ovarian remnant syndrome to identify and treat residual ovarian tissue that may remain after a spay procedure.

Vasectomy

A vasectomy allows for sterilization while preserving hormonal balance and natural behaviors, making it an alternative option to traditional neutering.

Laparoscopic-Assisted Ovary-Sparing Spay

This minimally invasive procedure removes the uterus while leaving one or both ovaries intact, allowing your pet to maintain normal hormonal cycles without the risk of pregnancy.

Laparoscopic Ovariectomy

A laparoscopic ovariectomy involves the removal of the ovaries using small incisions and a camera-guided approach, resulting in less pain and a faster recovery compared to traditional surgery.

Laparoscopic-Assisted Gastropexy

This preventive procedure secures the stomach to the body wall to help reduce the risk of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, especially in large-breed dogs.

Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal

*If deemed medically necessary*

Performed under anesthesia, these procedures are typically done in young puppies for breed standards or injury prevention.

Ear Cropping