canine pregnancy scanning west midlands

General information

Here at Canine Pregnancy Scanning I use the most up to date equipment with the new VIS Scan Pad with a large 15", crystal clear monitor, for a high resolution image.

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.

Please note that any indication of numbers is an estimate as re absorption can occur and not all foetuses may be seen
Calcification of foetal 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
(see picture 1 and 2 above).

In the following weeks, the foetal 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 onwards, the foetal skeleton develops and appears white on the ultrasound screen (picture 3).

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 foetal fluid.

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.

For a discreet and confidential service I am available 7 days a week.

Prices for a scan from £20 at my own premises - I also offer an out of hours service, POA.