X-ray Shows singleton puppy?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Snowphie · 04-19-2017, 09:28 PM

My Minnie is 53 days pregnant today. I took her in for an X-ray to see how any puppies she is having. I always thought there were more, especially within the past week because I could feel little bumps like heads on either side close to her pelvis actively moving. The vet was not very open or helpful in explaining much, she only did one side vs. on her back, and showed only one pup. It was very clear to see the pup, and they are fairly big. I'm just still thinking it wasn't accurate because of the movement on either side of her belly and bumps below, along with lots of movement on either side and on one side near the top of her ribs. I've tried searching all over for some info on this but can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Any opinions on if it could be a miss or not on a puppy? Anyone else have an X-ray show a singleton but end up having more than one at 50+ days?

Snowphie · 04-20-2017, 05:35 AM

Bump?

Snowphie · 04-20-2017, 06:12 AM

Here's a picture of the X-ray taken showing one puppy.

Ghost writer · 04-22-2017, 12:40 PM

With larger puppies they can sometimes hide a smaller one. With that being said side x-rays are most of the time useless you easily miss puppies because the uterus is over lapping causing puppies to be on top of one another. If it really is a singleton the movement you feel on both sides can easily be the same puppies I have a couple litters where on x-ray you can see the puppy moving to other side with the other puppies. I'll include a picture you can see it was a litter of 3 puppies but the larger puppy that was by himself started to shift over to the other side with his sisters.

Snowphie · 04-22-2017, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the info! I ended up getting a second opinion, they did an ultrasound and there is definitely only one puppy that is pretty big, so we are deciding not to take the risk of her delivering naturally and scheduled a c-section. At least I know mom and baby will be safe and healthy.

. Anyone else experience singleton puppy and decide to try natural birth?

Ghost writer · 04-23-2017, 12:24 PM

Sometimes singletons don't create enough hormones to start labour for mom. Another thing to consider is he more than likely is going to be large and has a very good chance getting stuck unless you're experienced and know how to get a stuck puppy out, how to grab the puppy, where to grab, how to pull you'll probably end going to the vet anyways. X-rays show you the skeleton but you what you can't see is how chubby a puppy will be. I've had to help whelping singletons before and sometimes you get lucky and it goes smoothly but other times you have to get very hands on and help and the moms don't always realize you're helping all they know is they are hurting and you tugging and touching is making it worse sometimes they bite sometimes they will Yelp and scream. Good luck I love singletons or twins you get to spend so much hands on uninterupted attention on them individually they are so much fun

04-19-2017, 09:28 PM	#1
Snowphie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 10 Blog Entries: 1	X-ray Shows singleton puppy?? My Minnie is 53 days pregnant today. I took her in for an X-ray to see how any puppies she is having. I always thought there were more, especially within the past week because I could feel little bumps like heads on either side close to her pelvis actively moving. The vet was not very open or helpful in explaining much, she only did one side vs. on her back, and showed only one pup. It was very clear to see the pup, and they are fairly big. I'm just still thinking it wasn't accurate because of the movement on either side of her belly and bumps below, along with lots of movement on either side and on one side near the top of her ribs. I've tried searching all over for some info on this but can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Any opinions on if it could be a miss or not on a puppy? Anyone else have an X-ray show a singleton but end up having more than one at 50+ days?

04-20-2017, 05:35 AM	#2
Snowphie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 10 Blog Entries: 1	Bump?

04-22-2017, 12:40 PM	#4
Ghost writer Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Sacramento, California, US Posts: 47	With larger puppies they can sometimes hide a smaller one. With that being said side x-rays are most of the time useless you easily miss puppies because the uterus is over lapping causing puppies to be on top of one another. If it really is a singleton the movement you feel on both sides can easily be the same puppies I have a couple litters where on x-ray you can see the puppy moving to other side with the other puppies. I'll include a picture you can see it was a litter of 3 puppies but the larger puppy that was by himself started to shift over to the other side with his sisters.

04-22-2017, 03:13 PM	#5
Snowphie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 10 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for the info! I ended up getting a second opinion, they did an ultrasound and there is definitely only one puppy that is pretty big, so we are deciding not to take the risk of her delivering naturally and scheduled a c-section. At least I know mom and baby will be safe and healthy. . Anyone else experience singleton puppy and decide to try natural birth?

04-23-2017, 12:24 PM	#6
Ghost writer Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Sacramento, California, US Posts: 47	Sometimes singletons don't create enough hormones to start labour for mom. Another thing to consider is he more than likely is going to be large and has a very good chance getting stuck unless you're experienced and know how to get a stuck puppy out, how to grab the puppy, where to grab, how to pull you'll probably end going to the vet anyways. X-rays show you the skeleton but you what you can't see is how chubby a puppy will be. I've had to help whelping singletons before and sometimes you get lucky and it goes smoothly but other times you have to get very hands on and help and the moms don't always realize you're helping all they know is they are hurting and you tugging and touching is making it worse sometimes they bite sometimes they will Yelp and scream. Good luck I love singletons or twins you get to spend so much hands on uninterupted attention on them individually they are so much fun