arlyj wrote:I am curious and I hope no-one minds me asking, but why was it that the vet could only register 2 heartbeats when there were 5 healthy pups?
Arlyn x
By the second scan the pups were very big and it was very difficult to see on the screen.
The vet spent a long time moving the scan around to try and see how many pups there were and to detect the flicker of the heart valves on screen. I think they must have been presenting their bottoms to us!
Scans can only give you an indication (and on this occasion a scare!) and the vet can only say what they see.
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The vet could only find two heartbeats, but did say there could be more hidden behind. I must admit I saw several 'bodies' on screen where the heart couldnt be detected. I think the vet was also concerned that Rose looked like she should be getting on with it, and as she wasnt, it could have suggested that there werent enough live babies to produce the hormone to start labour.
Im just glad they did get it wrong, it was a horrible feeling waiting for Rose to deliver dead puppies, so each one was greeted by Carol and I with delight and relief!
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