Rantino Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Hi all, I was hoping someone here might be able to tell me when is the best time during the pregnancy to have an ultrasound done. I have a bitch that was assumed to be pregnant last time she was mated but there were no puppies in the end. I have done a return mating to the same proven male but would like to know for certain whether or not she is pregnant. The bitch is a maiden. Thanks in advance for your input. Cheers Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 28-32 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 We usually ultrasound at 5 weeks but with a bitch that may be re-absorbing it is a good idea to do it at 4 weeks and again at 6-7 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 28 days here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 from 4 weeks. It is easier to count at 4 weeks but you see more detail in an individual pup at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldust Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Depends on how good your vet is and how good their ultrasound machine is too, my vet has an ancient dinosaur of a machine and doesnt like to scan until pups are at least 5 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 My Vet highly recommeds 28 days for the first ultrasound. Maybe contact your own personal vet and see what he or she recommends. It may depend on their capabilities in regards to machines, training etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) As stated it depends on the quality of the machine / scanner, 28 days is the time to ultrasound in most cases. Good luck! Edited September 10, 2010 by Stolzseinrotts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I generally wait until 35 days. Allows for a few days grace if did not ovulate until a day or so after mating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rantino Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thank you all for your replies. I will be taking her to Monash (vic) I've heard they have a new machine, and they are very experienced at this sort of thing. Fingers crossed for the 7th Oct for some images to appear on screen. Cheers Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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