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Sent to Pet Experts April 11, 2006 5:27 p.m.

I have a 9 yr old Newfoundland and was told he has the sperm count of a 2 yr old male, but the sperm dies after just a few hours. Would it be possible to do a surgical insemination to insure pregnancy? How long does the sperm need to live?
Thank you, Diane

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Age: 9; Male; Breed: Newfoundland

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April 11, 2006 5:39 p.m. (12 minutes and 12 seconds later)

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Hi,

Yes this is a fairly common procedure that your vet can set up.

I am going to include a link about artificial insemination so you can know what is involved.

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Walter

Edited by askwalt on April 11 2006 at 5:41pm

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Sent April 11, 2006 5:44 p.m. (4 minutes and 45 seconds later)

How long does the sperm need to last once surgically inseminated?

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April 11, 2006 5:48 p.m. (3 minutes and 34 seconds later)

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Hi,

The vet will bring both dogs into the office remove the sperm from the male and go straight to the female for insemination which in normal circumstances is fairly quick lessthen 5-10 mintes. Once inseminated the sperm would need to last on average less then a hour.

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