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Is this dangerous? The vet showed me how to palpate the belly to count puppies. Is this dangerous to do? Could it hurt the puppies if done often? Thanks! Melissa |
It can kill puppies if squeezed to hard. Have to have a gentle hand. |
yes it can be, just as the above poster said, you got to have a gentle hand. I dont even try it with yorkies, i just wait for other signs of pregnancy or an ultrasound. |
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As far as doing it often? What would be the reason for doing it often? Only someone who does not know what they are feeling for would need to do it often. Assuming one knows what they are doing...gently palpating a bitch once at 28 days should be enough to determine if the bitch is pregnant. I personally can usually tell if a bitch is pregnant by 21 days. And by 28 days...most of the time...especially if it's a small litter...I can actually count the # of pups. As my mentor once told me...it's a gift. :D |
No reason to do it..just wondering. Thought it would be good information for people. |
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