Pregnancy Ultrasound

Pregnancy Ultrasound in Lincoln, AR

Welcome to Smithers Animal Hospital-Lincoln, where we’re there for you from conception to birth. We have ultrasound technology to detect pregnancy and to use in later stages of pregnancy to determine the number of puppies you can expect.

Understanding Pregnancy Ultrasound

After a breeding, you want to know as soon as possible whether puppies are on the way. Ultrasound is a non-invasive way to look inside your dog’s body using sound waves, without surgery and without radiation. It lets our veterinarian see the developing pregnancy in real time and check on the puppies as they grow.

Dogs are typically pregnant for about two months, or roughly 63 days from ovulation. Knowing early whether your female conceived, and later how many puppies to expect, helps you prepare for delivery and lets our team keep a closer eye on mom and her litter throughout the pregnancy.

What to Expect at Your Dog’s Ultrasound

A pregnancy ultrasound is quick, painless and easy on your dog. Here’s how it works:

Timing the First Scan

Pregnancy usually can’t be seen on ultrasound right after breeding. A scan is typically done around three to four weeks after breeding, once the pregnancies are large enough to see. Our veterinarian will recommend the best time based on your breeding dates.

During the Scan

Your dog lies comfortably while a probe is moved gently over her belly. A small patch of fur may be shaved for a clearer picture. The exam is painless, and most dogs relax quickly.

Later in Pregnancy

Ultrasound can be used again in later stages of pregnancy to help determine how many puppies to expect, so you can be ready when it’s time to deliver.

Support Through the Pregnancy

Our staff will help you during the pregnancy to keep the mother healthy and growing at a safe rate with her babies.

Why Choose Smithers Animal Hospital-Lincoln for Pregnancy Ultrasound

Our hospital puts the same level of care and attention to detail in our canine reproductive services as you do with your kennel. Pregnancy ultrasound is helpful for any planned breeding, especially when you need to know early whether your female conceived, or when you want a sense of litter size before delivery.

• Early confirmation: Ultrasound technology to detect pregnancy.
• Litter size estimates: Scans in later stages of pregnancy to help determine the number of puppies you can expect.
• Safe and non-invasive: No surgery and no radiation for mom or the puppies.
• Care from conception to birth: Support during the pregnancy and through delivery.
• Local care: We serve the canine reproductive and breeding needs of Lincoln, Prairie Grove, Farmington, Summers, and beyond.

Ultrasound is also an extremely useful diagnostic tool beyond pregnancy. Learn more on our ultrasound page, and see the full picture of breeding, pregnancy and delivery care on our reproductive services page.