Vet-Repro Reproductive Specialists

Female Procedures

Pregnancy Evaluation

Pregnancy diagnosis by ultrasound scan can be performed from around 21 days of gestation. It is quick and non-invasive and can often be performed without clipping if preferred.

We can get a reasonable idea of litter size using ultrasound and can also confirm whether all of the foetuses are alive and developing normally. Pregnancy evaluations are often done in late pregnancy too for the purposes of caesarean section planning and also to monitor the health of foetuses in higher risk pregnancies.

Vet-Repro Specialist Reproductive Practice

Here at Vet Repro, our ultrasound equipment allows us to monitor heart rates which can provide a marker of foetal stress and also to look for subtle changes in various organs such as the kidney, small intestines which are markers of maturity.

We can also perform X-rays in late pregnancy to look for late bone and tooth development and also to provide a more accurate idea of litter size prior to whelping.

Do you need advice, or would you like to discuss if the procedures we offer are right for you and your pet? We’re friendly and would be happy to help.

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Female procedures

Ovulation Timing

Identifying the point at which a bitch ovulates in her cycle is called ovulation timing. It is a critical piece of information when choosing when to mate;

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Transcervical insemination

Transcervical insemination has been proven to result in higher pregnancy rates and larger litter sizes than traditional vaginal artificial insemination.

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Management of Seasons

Whether your bitch’s seasons are regular or irregular, there are a wide range of options available to postpone them – either briefly or for a prolonged period – without any lasting effects on future fertility.

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