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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  Why not erase all doubts and have an ultrasound done? Then you are not doing all this guessing! An ultrasound can be done 3-4 weeks after the dog is bred, and you will be able to know for certain if she is pregnant. On day 58, you have xrays done, and you use that to count puppies and more importantly, measure pelvic ring diameter to determine if she is going to have problems delivering the puppies. |
I know what you are saying, but although I feel the xray must be done, the ultrasound at this point is not medically necessary. I don't mind helping out, but the reason I was at vet was with an owner relinquishment that has mammary cancer so the bill is going to be close to $1000.00, taking her in Monday at 7:30 a.m. so I am tapped out this week just to keep her from wondering. She is being treated like she is pregnant so like the vet said she may gain a little weight from the puppy food, but no real harm done.