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by oso on 21 February 2009 - 01:02
I normally X-ray about 56 days after breeding. but I now have a pregnant female who was receptive for a long time, progesterone testig is not available where I live and as the male is also from my kennel we bred her every other day from December 31 to jan 9. So I am not sure when to expect the litter or when to X-ray - any suggestions?
by UrsulaGSD on 21 February 2009 - 02:02
Why X-ray? I would prefer ultrasound, from the size of the foetus your vet can predict approximate date of birth.
by Two Moons on 21 February 2009 - 02:02
I would not X-ray.
by Princess on 21 February 2009 - 02:02
I dont this is not to hard just t count 63 days
by Princess on 21 February 2009 - 02:02
I dont this is not to hard just t count 63 days,
by oso on 21 February 2009 - 02:02
Thanks for your replies. My reason to X-ray is to know how many puppies there are, it makes decisions easier during the birth, I don't think you can tell with ultrasound?
count 63 days from when, Princess!!
by Casa del Mango on 21 February 2009 - 02:02
We always do an ultrasound 30 days after breeding to confirm pregnancy, but as it is less accurate at predicting the number of puppies, we x-ray about a week prior to due date. That way we can count skulls/spines and know how many puppies to expect, how big they are, etc...
by Princess on 21 February 2009 - 03:02
I dont x-ray, just count 63 days, from when you saw heat start, the week before watch. She will show signs do alot of research and be ready to stay up all night. HA
by ShelleyR on 21 February 2009 - 12:02
I usually ultra-sound OR x-ray at about 5 - 5.5 weeks, the latter if we suspect a large litter because its easier to count heads. Figure 1-2 more than you can see ahead of time to account for any hiding up high, out of sight.
DO take Mom's temp regularly for 2-3 days after.
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DO take Mom's temp regularly for 2-3 days after.
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