
Specialists in Reproduction
Veterinary Services
Timing of ovulation
Heat in bitches lasts 3 weeks approximately (2 to 6 weeks), but they are fertile for only 2 to 3 days. The timing of the ovulation is performed to know the best days of fertility.
When the natural breedings or artificial inseminations are performed within the optimal days of fertility, a bitch has more than 85% of chances to get a pregnancy, assuring the biggest number of puppies.
Moreover, knowing the day of ovulation allows us to predict the date of parturition with high precision. This information lets the breeders organize themselves to assist the delivery or to program a C-Section when there is a high risk of dystocia (problems to deliver the puppies).
We start the timing of ovulation on the 7th day of vulvar bleeding approximately. We combine vaginal cytology, progesterone assays and, in some cases, ovarian ultrasounds. The bitch is checked every 2 to 4 days until she ovulates (normally one to three appointments are necessary).

Vaginal Cytology of a bitch in proestrus.

Ovarian ultrasound with preovulatory follicles.
Contact
To provide a better attention we strongly recommend arranging an appointment
Phone
971 730 546
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
We don’t close at midday
Saturday de 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location
Av. San Fernando Nº 49
Palma de Mallorca
Emergencies
Out of the opening hours
Mobile: 601 200 320
August opening hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Veterinary Care in Palma de Mallorca

Preventive check-ups

Identification by microchip

Vaccination

Deworming

Dental Hygiene

Obesity prevention

Geriatric check-up

Internal Medicine

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Diagnostic imaging

Laboratory

Hospitalization

Veterinary Surgery

Reproduction
