i posted a question on here a while ago when i was looking after my sisters 2 jack russells well she did get pregnant and she went to the vets and had a scan the vet see 3 puppiesi was just wondering are the scans very reliable or could she have more its just that she looks really huge and she isnt due till the 19th jan.
2007-12-29 23:45:03 · 9 answers · asked by nat 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
like i said the dogs were NOT MINE if u had read the question that i put up a while ago u would understand more what im talking about GO AWAY
2007-12-30 00:01:36 · update #1
It depends on the skill of the person doing the scan. Some vets have much more experience and skill with them than other.
2007-12-30 00:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ultra sounds can be reliable for determining if the dog is pregnant or not but not real good for verifying the number. An x ray is the tool for that.
I had an ultrasound on a golden retriever and it showed 4. She had 11.
Jack Russell litters are usually 3-5 but there are exceptions.
2007-12-29 23:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by zoo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The reliability of these scans depends much on the ability of the person to read the scan. She could be having more if some of the pups were "hiding" - or she could end up with less if any of the pups were reabsorbed. The size of the b1tch is often more to do with how much water she is carrying as with the number of pups. Good luck anyway.
2007-12-29 23:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by anwen55 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they are that reliable.
Unlike a baby scan, I think the pet scan is just to confirm a viable pregnancy & that in fact the pet is pregnant.
My friend was told that her dog was having 4 puppies - can you imagine her suprise when 9 were born!!!!
Good luck with the pups :D
2007-12-29 23:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by MISS B.ITCH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will be having my first litter of Papillons on the 23rd January.
I took my little girl for a scan and i could see 3 puppies myself so there maybe more.When you have a baby scan it is the same you can see them ,well i did anyway. Good luck to her hope everything goes well you will have to let us know.
2007-12-30 04:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by wendy e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are done more to confirm pregnancy, not the exact number of pups, so they are reliable as far as confirming pregnancy.
My large breed dog had 7 puppies,the ultrasound showed 5 heartbeats.
2007-12-30 00:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with many often the ulrasound is best in determining teh dog is pregnant. x-rays at 2 weeks before duedate will tell if the pups are doing good and easier to tell howmany.
It Also depends at what stage teh dog had. ultasound
I wish her luck and she should find out teh laws in her area about selling the pups if this is what she plans to do.
Also just a few things for her to know
Pups and mom should be wormed ( using wormer from the vet) at 1,4,6,and 8 weeks old.
The pups should get their 1st vac. at 6weeks old.
The pups should stay with mom until at least 8 weeks old.
If she or you have any other questions feel free to eamil me I will try my best to help you.
2007-12-30 00:29:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-09 21:11:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the scan only gives a rough idea, sometimes more puppies are delivered sometimes less a puppy can be absorbed back into the mum
2007-12-30 10:07:28 · answer #9 · answered by Diamond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋