if a section is absolutely necessary the ideal day would be 63 days from ovulation.
but with that being said my repro vet will not do a section unless temperature has dropped, dog is in labor or progesterone numbers are below 2.
My modus operandi is to make sure both my vets, the repro vet and my regular vet here in town, know when I am expecting a litter. I then wait until the temperature drops and let them know that has happened. I tentatively schedule a C-section for the next day. If she whelps in the meantime, fine. I call and cancel the C-section. If not, I am set and ready to take her in. I try to have the C-section during regular working hours if I can.
if a section is absolutely necessary the ideal day would be 63 days from ovulation.
but with that being said my repro vet will not do a section unless temperature has dropped, dog is in labor or progesterone numbers are below 2.
Absolutely have your vet run a progesterone test. Had a repro specialist schedule a section 63 days from ovulation - because " it always works out to be correct" . Well, the puppies were premature, the bitch had no milk etc. What a nightmare. Will never again do a scheduled section without a progesterone test.
