 Can you rely on palpation?
I switched Vets when my Yorkie was about 21 days pregnant (from first day of tying). This Vet said she felt one fetus.......does anyone have any experience with palpation and accuracy? I'm new at breeding and think maybe I should have her x-rayed so that I know how many pups and what position (and condition) they are in. What if the Vet. is accurate and she has a very large puppy? She is around day 47 and looks large! Does anyone have palpation stories? This is my bitch's first litter, she is 2 years old and about 8lbs (normally). She was bred with my sisters Pom (slightly smaller than my yorkie). My vet said she wouldn't bother doing an x-ray. Please let me know what you think. |