Preg tests for dogs

[Polly1958]

Could anyone tell me how much it would cost to have my dog scanned at the vets, to determine whether or not she is in pup?Thanks

[woofgang]

it will vary from vet to vet and place to place, your best option is to phone the vet and ask

[lankeela]

Probably cheaper and more accurate to use a specialist scanner, see link or find someone who does farm animals.

http://www.breederscan.com/ratesservices.htm

This one charges 20 pounds.

[madmaggot]

Why not phone your local vet and ask?

[Ice.Maiden]

You don't have to pay for a scan Polly. The vet can simply take a blood sample and check for the relaxin hormone that all pregnant bitches have. This hormone remains in the bloodstream throughout pregnancy, so if it's not there, your dog is either not in pup, or has lost them. The tests can be taken from about 3 weeks after you think your dog may be pregnant, and the results come back in about 20-30 minutes. Charges vary at different surgeries, but it'd a lot cheaper than a scan'd be.

[lankeela]

I doubt it would be cheaper - a scan can cost as little as �20 and a consultation and blood test would I imagine be more than that. I would also prefer the scan as its non invasive, and they don't even need to shave a patch. There are scanners now in many areas, and as I said before, there are a lot of farmers who use them, so it should be easy to find one.

[lankeela]

Having said that, I would far prefer the 'wait and see' method, looking for the signs and wondering what you will get, unless there is a very good reason to subject the bitch to any interference whilst possibly pregnant.

[Polly1958]

Thankyou to every one who answered.