Canine Pregnancy Scanning West Midlands

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The optimum time for a first scan is between day 28 - 35, and I cannot be held responsible if a scan is carried out too early leading in a false result. I offer a professional experienced service, I am trained to Level 2, and a full member of the Animal Ultrasound Association. Price for a scan at my home between 9am - 5pm is just £20, or £30 on evenings and weekends. Home visits to you are from £35 within a 5 mile radius of DY6 - for a quote on other areas please message me as price depends on mileage/time. I never rush a scan and understand new breeders in particular are anxious as they do not know what to expect and have lots of questions. I have produced a small booklet which I give free to all new breeders and always happy to offer advice at any time over the telephone. Please remember I am not a replacement for your vet, and if anything looks abnormal on your scan, you will always be referred to a veterinarian.

Pregnancy can be confirmed from 28 days after the last mating, although optimum results are achieved from around day 30 - 35 of your bitch's pregnancy. I can also scan cats and rabbits as well as dogs. Please note that any indication of numbers is an estimate as re absorption can occur and not all fetuses may be seen. Calcification of fetal bones is around day 45, but can sometimes be seen earlier. During early pregnancy, the embryo(s), which are only 1 - 2mm in diameter, can be seen within a small amount of fluid. In the following weeks, the fetal sac enlarges and the embryonic tissues become more prominent and the heart is more easily seen. At an early stage of pregnancy of between 28 - 35 days, it is possible to estimate the number of puppies, but as the pregnancy progresses, this is more difficult, as only part of each puppy can be seen. From 35 days on wards, the fetal skeleton develops and appears white on the ultrasound screen. During late pregnancy the chambers of the heart can easily be identified and organs like the kidneys are more easily seen. Counting the number of puppies at this time is less accurate although any dead puppies can be identified by the lack of heart beats and lack of movement of fetal fluid. Please be aware that an ultrasound showing clear gestational sacks at 30 days post ovulation may provide a count of 5 and look considerable on the screen but are actually often only 3mm in diameter, and still have a huge journey ahead of them. No scanner can guarantee the number of puppies from an ultrasound scan and can only confirm pregnancy on that day. For a discreet and confidential service I am available 7 days a week. I am available for emergency ultrasounds both in my own or yours to check on a bitch after whelping to confirm there are no retained placenta’s or puppies. Reasonable steps should be taken to maintain adequate control of your dog during the scan and it is recommended that you have at least a collar and lead available for the appointment, particularly if I am visiting your home where dogs can sometimes be quite excitable. The average ultrasound probe alone costs over £1000, let alone the price of the ultrasound machine itself which runs into several thousands of pounds.

When visiting my home, please ensure children are also kept under control and not left to wander around other parts of my home and bounce on furniture. Finally, when making an appointment to see me, I am making a commitment to have the time available to spend with you and your bitch. If you cannot attend the appointment, for whatever reason, please do me the courtesy of letting me know. I may incur a £10 charge for clients who do not turn up for appointments without notifying me when they wish to re-book.

I am a full member of the Animal Ultrasound Association and have achieved the highest qualifications available (Level 2) for an pet ultrasound pregnancy technician.

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