My dog had X-rays, but she's pregnant. Will the puppies be okay?

Congrats on Snowy's pregnancy! I don't think it's likely to cause any harm to the pregnancy. As long as she doesn't sustain any serious trauma along the way! Even the stress of a vet visit with a very nervous mama dog will not harm the puppies in a normal pregnancy. Take her for a walk before hand so she is a little more tired than normal and make sure to bring treats along so she can at least have some positive reinforcement. Best of luck!

You can try to repeat the x rays in a week time, usually mineralization of bones starts from 36-40th day of pregnancy. If no puppies are seen on the second x rays, it is possible that either she is not pregnant or the puppies got died and got reabsorbed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

It is best to wait until about 45 days of pregnancy to get an x-ray. That is when the skeletons will be formed enough to show up on the x-rays. Yes, Revolution is safe for use in pregnant dogs. Good questions!

Hi, if you have a picture of the X rays please feel free to repost. In general, poo does not pose a problem as it is lower in radiopacity than bones. It is normally recommended to count heads and spines. Hope this helps !

If this is your first time breeding and her first litter it is best to get an x-ray. That way you will know for sure if she is pregnant and you will also know how many puppies to expect. This article may help you as she gets closer to whelping - what to expect: ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/whelping-giving-birth-in-dogs/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Hello, I’m not sure if there was supposed to be a photograph of the male dog attached to this post or not. If you have a large male who breeds with a small female, there is always a concern that she will not be able to have the puppies and will need a C-section. Any small female dog who is having puppies should have radiographs done after day 45 to see how many babies are expected. If you do not want her to have a litter, I recommend calling the veterinarian and discussing getting her spayed ASAP. Some dogs can have a shot to stop the pregnancy but there can be some serious side effects to that. Getting her spayed will eliminate an accidental pregnancy in the future. Getting her spayed also has other health benefits and is recommended for any dog not intended for breeding. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions!

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The timing of Lucy's vaccinations will have no impact on her pregnancy. These vaccines are very safe, & do not cause any problems with puppies developing in utero. Take care.