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Originally Posted by fannie  I have done x-rays and I haven't done them. If it is a first time whelper, then X-rays can be very beneficial. However, I also believe that they lead to some unnecessary c-sections. I've seen some x-rays where it looked like the puppy was darn near filling the entire body of the female. She whelped it with no complications. You just never know until she tries. I guess I always know that it's a possiblity that they can have a c-section so I watch for the warning signs when she is in labor. |
I agree that they aren't always necessary. If your female is a free-whelper and has had several litters with no problems then I don't feel an x-ray is always necessary. If your experienced to know when she is having complications then just watch her closely.