Dr. Sharon Vanderlip is a veterinarian who has provided veterinary care to domestic and exotic animal species (mammals) for more than 30 years. She has written 20 books and numerous articles on animal care. Dr. Vanderlip's practice focuses on veterinary reproductive medicine and surgery for domestic and exotic mammals, including methods to improve animal health and fertility and eliminate genetic disorders. Dr. Vanderlip promotes responsible pet ownership through education. Her books also focus on health care and reproduction of domestic and exotic mammals.

Dr. Vanderlip has collaborated with the Zoological Society of San Diego and Cornell University on animal reproduction research and has authored and co-authored many peer-reviewed articles published in scientific journals. Dr. Vanderlip has received awards for her dedication to animal care and for her writing.

Dr. Vanderlip worked closely with the Zoological Society of San Diego and was instrumental in bringing about important changes in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) equine testing methods to facilitate equine importation, especially as they pertain to exotic, rare, and endangered equine species.

Dr. Vanderlip served as Clinical Veterinarian for the University of California at San Diego, School of Medicine, and as researcher/collaborater with the Zoological Society of San Diego. Dr. Vanderlip also served as Chief of Veterinary Services for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and later as Chief of Surgery for a national government institution specializing in reproductive medicine and surgery and reproductive research.

Dr. Vanderlip's veterinary practice is limited exclusively to providing services in veterinary reproductive medicine and surgery for domestic and exotic mammals. Dr. Vanderlip also provides consulting services for universities and research institutions.

Dr. Vanderlip is Director of the International Canine Semen Bank in San Diego (ICSB-San Diego).

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Check out her author interview at Bookthink.com where she candidly discusses books she has written (including her Collie book), her veterinary experiences, and her Rainshade Collies!

Selected Scientific Papers
by Sharon Vanderlip, D.V.M.

Concannon, P.W., Lasley, B., Vanderlip, S. (1996) LH release oestrus induction and fertile ovulations in response to pulsatile administration of GnRH to anoestrous dogs. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility Supplement 51, 41-54.

Heath, M.E., Vanderlip, S.L. (1988) The biology, husbandry and veterinary care of captive Chinese Pangolins Manis pentadactyla. Zoo Biology 7, 293-312.

Vanderlip, S.L., Lasley, B., Concannon, P.W. (1987) Ovulation induction in anestrous bitches by pulsatile administration of GnRH. Laboratory Animal Science 37, 459-464.

Vanderlip, S.L. (1983) What Is Your Diagnosis-Hypervitaminosis A in a Cat. JAVMA, 183.

Vanderlip, S.L., Wing, A., Rivier, J., Linkie, D., Lasley, B. (1983) Induction of ovulation in anestrous bitches using a pulsatile delivery of GnRH. Laboratory Animal Science, 33, 492.

Vanderlip, S.L. (1979) What is Your Diagnosis? Congestive Heart Failure in a Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis). JAVMA, 174, 1123.

Pet Care Articles
by Sharon Vanderlip, D.V.M.

“Top Fatal Conditions in Rabbits” Rabbits  2008 Annual Vol. 13 2008 p. 58

“A Mouse in the House” Critters USA 2008 p. 82

“Name That Hamster” Critters USA 2007 p. 32

“Skunks in the Living Room” Critters USA 2006 p. 92

“10 Conditions Your Rabbit Can’t Tell You About” Rabbits 2005 Annual Vol. 4 2005 p. 54

“Come and Get It!” Rats Vol. 3 2005 p. 58

“Top 10 Health Problems” Guinea Pigs Vol. 2  2005 p. 42

Professional Organizations

Dr. Vanderlip is a member of the following organizations:

• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Society of Mammalogists
• Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
• San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association
• Society for Theriogenology (Veterinarians Dedicated to Animal Reproduction)