Canine Reproduction
At Great Lakes Veterinary Clinic, we have the privilege of working with some of the top dog and cat breeders in the country. Our team supports responsible breeding programs with a range of reproductive services, from insemination and pregnancy monitoring to C-sections and stud dog evaluations.
We offer a variety of reproductive services tailored to your breeding program, including:
- Progesterone testing to time breeding
- Artificial insemination with fresh chill and frozen semen
- Surgical insemination
- Caesarean sections (C-sections)
For stud dog owners, we also provide:
- Semen collection and evaluation
- Fresh-chilled semen preparation and shipping
Pre-Breeding Testing and Ovulation Timing
Accurate timing and thorough screening help support successful breeding outcomes, especially for dogs. Our recommended approach includes:
Pregnancy Diagnosis and Monitoring
Once breeding has taken place, we offer several options to monitor pregnancy and prepare for whelping:
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Early pregnancy confirmation
We can palpate or use our ultrasound machine to check for pregnancy as early as 21–28 days after breeding.
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Pre-whelping X-rays
About one week before the due date, after day 55, we recommend radiographs (X-rays) to estimate the number of puppies you can expect.
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Gestation timing
In dogs, puppies are typically born about 63 days after ovulation.
Talk With Our Team
Great Lakes Veterinary Clinic offers canine and feline reproductive services, including artificial and surgical insemination, C-sections, stud dog evaluations, progesterone testing, pregnancy confirmation, and more. Contact our team to support your breeding program.