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Originally Posted by sylvan x-rays are VERY useful..it will let you know how many pups, so you know when she is done with whelping and there is no risk of one more in there with a possible problem that you didn't know about until it is too late. You will also be able to measure skull sizes and pelvic capacity to determine if free whelping is possible or a C-section will be required. |
I agree with Sylvan. Never have came across a vet like yours. I will have to admit I never had x-rays done when I was breeding Great Danes, but perform x-rays on all Yorkies, especially a first timer.
Now that I think about it, I actually did have an x-ray done on a Great Dane when my 2 year old daughter fed her my wedding ring! It took 3 x-rays to cover the digestive tract! I had laid my rings on the table and when I went back they weren't there. I asked my 2 year old where Mommy's rings were and she said, "Duchess eat".
She was always intrigued with the diamonds and was always feeding Duchess so I assume she was showing her and Duchess thought it was food. Anyway, I did eventually get my rings back (gross) and am more careful where I place them!