Being the most accurate method of timing breeding, progesterone test for dogs is crucially important. Apart from the behaviour of the dog and bitch, it critically analyses the vaginal cytology and the timing of ovulation. Moreover, it pinpoints how the estrus (heat) cycle regulates to maximise fertility and pregnancy. At K9 Clinics, this progesterone test for dogs is carried out within 3 to 5 days into the heat cycle if the dog’s previous heat cycle pattern is known.
Progesterone hormone is considered an important hormone in the female dog reproductive cycle. From ovulation to parturition and any clinical abnormalities, it can be used to analyse all. On this basis, the progesterone test ford dogs is a key hormonal test to quantitatively analyse the best mating time between a dog and a bitch. The test is generally reported as a numeric result, which means ng/dl, and is performed rapidly and accurately.
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Being a quantitative PDG test, several core benefits are associated with it. But the ultimate goal is to gauge the optimum time to mate. Not only this, but it also provides an accurate assessment of when the dog is likely to whelp than the mating date. Because we have noted when the ovulation has occurred in bitches.
In addition, it saves the lost time of empty bitches and also escalates the size of the litter. Thus, it can assist in improving pregnancy rates from around 70% – 95%.
To proceed with the test, a swab of the vaginal cell lining is taken and then analysed under a light microscope. For getting clear and vibrant results and determining the optimum breeding time, at times, more than one swab is required.
For understanding the ovulation time and predicting the best time to breed, progesterone levels and luteinising hormone (LH) levels seem to be the best indicators. So, we often analyse both levels to get efficient outcomes – timing breeding.
The best time to test progesterone levels depends on the length of the dog’s previous heat cycles. By the way, it can be done every 2 to 3 days, starting about 3 to 5 days into the heat.
At K9 CLINICS, our well-trained and professional vets are licensed to perform Progesterone blood/plasma tests on male and female dogs, but with the consent of the dog owner.
