Vet ?'s

[frankoliverlucy]

I called my vet yesterday to schedule an appointment for an exam for Lucy and Palpation or a smear to confirm pregnancy.\
The vet tech advised against it and said she reccomends just waiting until 45 days for an ultrasound or 50-55 days for x-ray.
Am I overly concerned? I assume the vet would want to see her a few times during pregnancy to at least make sure she is doing well and not lacking nutrients. Vet says she is on a good diet and no supplements are needed. Is my vet too lax or is this common?

[shaynapug]

Since you have already bred your girl, please get as many books on reproduction and pregnancy that you can find and read up on it!!!! Also plan a week off before your girl is due....and at least 2 weeks off afterward (or hire someone to be there)

Ultrasound is only really good around day 30 give or take a day or two. Xray about day 57 if you're having a natural birth!

I would also contact breeders in your area.....and find out a vet that is good with c sections and understands the problems a pug might have!

Good luck to you!

[frankoliverlucy]

I do have a great Vet who breeds and shows Boxers herself.
She says we should be good for a Natural Birth but will be available for a c
-section if necessary. We may or may not whelp in her office, I have the opportunity to call her when the temp drops and bring Lucy in there and stay with her, but I am undecided as to whether or not that would be more stressful for her.
I have done tons of reading and have a pug breeding mentor.
I am just wondering what others do in regards to vet visits during pregnancy.
There is a lot of leeway into personal decision making as to how much you want to do.
I personally want a ultrasound but our vet says its not necessary if we're doing the x-ray...
Just looking for Ideas

[shaynapug]

I ultrasound to confirm pregnancy.....Don't want to up food unless there's something cooking in the oven. I carry my girl in when the room is ready and carry her out before paying.

That's the only time I go to the vet unless there's a problem.

[frankoliverlucy]

I ultrasound to confirm pregnancy.....Don't want to up food unless there's something cooking in the oven. I carry my girl in when the room is ready and carry her out before paying.

That's the only time I go to the vet unless there's a problem.

Do you then x-ray to count spines. I know its not perfect but I want to know exactly what to expect and be able to count placentas etc. I dont want any retained that I dont know about.

[shaynapug]

I so planned sections so cannot help you there.

[frankoliverlucy]

I so planned sections so cannot help you there.

Always planned c-sections? Isnt this harder on the bitch? I was worried about blood loss and recovery although I could opt for that.

[frankoliverlucy]

I ultrasound to confirm pregnancy.....Don't want to up food unless there's something cooking in the oven. I carry my girl in when the room is ready and carry her out before paying.

That's the only time I go to the vet unless there's a problem.

Have you ever had an inconclusive US? or a vet tell you to come back again 10 days later?