With an xray, if only 2 large pups, you know to plan for a C-section. One breeder I know of drops her mommie dog at the hospital 2 days before the due date and has the vet do the delivery. That way, she's where she needs to be if she has a problem.
If they are smaller, she may have a normal delivery. X-rays are done normally anyway, you have to know how many pups should come out, if the count is wrong... she'll need to see the vet for assistance.
They can also run blood tests to access her general health, maybe a good preventative measure to take before she whelps.
Many breeders feed a high quality puppy kibble to the Moms for addition nutrition. With her being small, 3-5 small meals a day with healthy treats in between.
The new mom will start nesting behaviors before she whelps, so keep an eye on her... you'll know her time is near.
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