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Originally Posted by Wrenee4 What do you think is better for the females and puppies? Do you think I should set up an ultrasound? I know they are not 100%, but an x-ray isn't either. We always do x-rays to see how big the puppies are about a week before they are due, but do you think that getting an x-ray is bad for the female and the puppies?? We have done so in the past (with other females) and nothing ever happend...it just seems that radiation isn't good. What are all of your thoughts? What do you do? X-ray or Ultra-sound?? |
speaking from a vet tech's point of view x-rays are easier on the dog. It takes 5 seconds to lie still and then its done. Its quicker and you'll get the results in 1 minute. The dog doesn't get stressed out unless she doesn't like lying on her side at all. For an ultrasound the mother has to have a full bladder and lie on her back for at least 10 minutes all while some guy is pushing on her belly with a probe. This probably will make her uncomfortable and pee all over . Its not easy having someone push on your belly when you really really have to pee. Ask anyone who's had a baby. I would go with an x-ray. The amount of radiation that the mom and pups get is very minimal. I've probably had more radiation from taking constant x-rays then your momma dog will get from one little x-ray. no problems to the litter have ever been reported from x-rays. its usually easier to count the skulls and spines on the x-ray then it is to count bodies in an ultra sound.