| In order to verify alternative clinical approach in the reproductive evaluation of 4 adult dogs, the fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and serum testosterone levels were used together with testicular volume measurement and semen analysis. FNAC was performed in both testes and serum testosterone concentrations were assayed in regular intervals during a 24h period. Results of semen analysis and FNAC were normal in dogs 1 and 3. In dog 2, small testes, poor semen quality, a high percentage of Sertoli cells and early spermatids were found suggesting testicular degeneration. In dog 4, a small right testicle, poor semen quality with low sperm concentration and an uncounted amount of spermatozoa in the FNAC indicated testicular degeneration due to an... |
