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Welcoming a litter of adorable little puppies into your home is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it is a huge responsibility and it's essential to be well-prepared to ensure the health and safety of both the mother and her puppies during the whelping process. This article will guide you through the steps to prepare your dog for whelping puppies in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner.
Sampling and sample volume with Bellylabs testing. Why do we keep talking about it?
Most of our customers and friends have most likely heard us bring up sample volume, on either our Newsletters or on our social media.
But what does it mean and why is it so crucial for successful testing?
No, human pregnancy tests are not suitable for dogs. Human pregnancy tests are designed to detect human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced during human pregnancy. Dogs do not produce hCG, so using these tests on them would not provide accurate results. The relaxin hormone is produced by the placenta during dog pregnancy, making it a reliable indicator of dog pregnancy. Unlike human pregnancy tests, the Bellylabs test is specifically designed to detect relaxin in dogs, ensuring accurate results.
To ensure a healthy and successful pregnancy, it's essential to have a good understanding of the dog gestation calendar, dog gestation length, and the various aspects of canine pregnancy. In this beginners guide, we will delve into the intricacies of dog pregnancy, including the gestation period in weeks and months, the puppy gestation period, and everything you need to know to support your female dog through this special time.
The role of female dogs in dog breeding cannot be overstated. They are the backbone...
