Sandi,
We always have x-rays done at about a week before delivery date. This should give you an accurate pup count and your vet should be able to measure pups and pelvic opening to determine if pups will fit for a natural delivery. I don't understand how a second pup showing on sonogram would not show up on x-ray. Skulls and spines should be visible at the very least. A small litter of one or two can have issues of growing too large for delivery and necessitate a c-section. It is of concern that you bred her to a male so much larger and I would suggest that you rethink that in future. Even using a smaller male has it's risks of throwing a large pup, but using such an over standard size male really presents opportunity for problems. Feel free to pm me with anything else I can help with. Best of luck with your pups. |