Reproductive Services

We offer in-house, same day testing for canine progesterone. This is used in combination with vaginal cytology to predict the ideal time to breed your dog for a successful pregnancy. The combination of the two tests is $133.75, which is less than most clinics charge for progesterone alone. Progesterone testing is also used to predict the correct time to perform a c-section in at risk females.

If you would like to further understand progesterone testing as well as vaginal cytologys and why we do it, please click below:

The brucellosis test costs $84.26. Brucellosis is a contagious disease transmitted during breeding that will end the breeding career of the female and may require euthanasia in the male. We encourage Brucellosis testing on all animals used in breeding.

This exam is $187.25 and includes collection and microscopic evaluation of semen, and overall exam of dog to determine suitability for breeding.

Semen Evaluation (Owner provides specimen): $85.60

This test is $101.65 and can be done as early as 35 days. Please note: it is not accurate for counting the number of pups.

$187.25 for two views. This is the most accurate manner to count pups and predict difficult natural birth. Ideally, x-rays would be done after day 50 to detect puppies.

We offer surgical insemination in dogs. We have to do our own progesterone in our clinic, because every progesterone machine reads differently. We do not accept other progesterone levels from other clinics. This does not include the cost to collect a male dog. If collection is required, the male must be present at the time of insemination. The cost for semen collection is $120 and includes a microscopic examination of semen quality prior to insemination. The female will not be sedated until semen quality is verified. We also check the semen of any sample provided to us.

The cost for surgical insemination is $525

Artificial insemination done without surgery is $150 with semen provided by owner. Collection of semen from stud dog and evaluation before insemination is $125. Stud fee is determined by the owner of the stud dog.

If you are already an existing client, an uncomplicated c-section is $1,444.50. We usually require a reverse progesterone before actually going to surgery unless the dog is in active labor.

New Client C-section is $2,140.00 (includes 1 reverse progesterone).

EACH PROGESTERONE LEVEL WILL COST $96.30, NO EXCEPTIONS

You should have a puppy box (we recommend a plastic tub with a lid that is NOT airtight) and a heating pad for the puppies to leave in after the c-section. If you do not have one, you may purchase the combination of box and pad for $67.42 the day of surgery.

The setup can be purchased at the time of delivery for $67.42. A box and heating pad are REQUIRED if we deliver live puppies.

*All C-Sections now include IV catheter and dewormer for Mom & pups.

We also carry formula and bottles in case of lack of milk in the mother.

*****If you are not an existing client, we will not see you for a c-section if you arrive AFTER 12pm********

Other possible costs accrued during a c-section may be:

• Injectable and oral antibiotics – up to $50
• IV fluids or other medications – $75
• Suction use during surgery, etc. – $75
• Puppy box and heating pack – $67.42/ea

Most often these additional charges can be completely avoided if you plan well. Almost always, we have to add these extras when a dog has been in extended labor.

We recommend that you booster your dog’s vaccinations at the first sign of heat. This will ensure that your female passes along good immunity to the puppies. DO NOT VACCINATE AFTER DAY 8 of the heat cycle. Vaccinating during pregnancy can result in the puppies catching what you vaccinate for. Also deworm your female at the same time as you vaccinate. This sets you up for having healthy puppies and a healthy mom.

Be sure your female is well fed up to and during pregnancy. We recommend a high quality puppy food starting when she is in heat.

At about day 50, start taking rectal temperatures twice daily to establish her normals. When she is within 24 hours of going into labor, her rectal temperature will drop several degrees. Usually it goes down into the 98 F range or lower. It needs to be a significant drop, not a half a degree. Sometimes, you get a low reading if they have poop in their rectum. If you get a real low temperature, we suggest taking her for a walk and retaking it after she has a bowel movement.

When labor is imminent, your dog may stop eating, start vomiting or having diarrhea and start nesting. It is not uncommon for females to have clear mucous discharge beginning as early as 2 weeks from the due date. Her vulva will become very loose and jiggly and may seem to enlarge. She may walk strangely, almost like she is a little drunk. Some dogs become intensely itchy 24-48 hours before labor. Giving a cool water bath can help with the itching. Do not give her anything for the itching as this may affect the puppies.

If you see any discharge that is bloody or green, you need to see a vet immediately, it means that something is wrong with the pregnancy.

You will need a puppy box and heating pad. The ideal box is large enough to accommodate your breed of puppies with some room to move around. You want a lid on the box, but not an airtight lid. Cardboard boxes are not the best. Plastic tubs are the best. We recommend a heating pad WITHOUT an automatic shut off. We sell appropriate boxes and heating pads. The setup can be purchased at the time of delivery for $67.42. A box and heating pad are REQUIRED if we deliver live puppies.

******IF WE DO NOT KNOW THE BREEDING DATES AND PROGESTERONE LEVELS WHEN BRED, WE WILL REQUIRE PROGESTERONE LEVELS TO DETERMINE THE BEST TIME TO DELIVER, UNLESS SHE IS OBVIOUSLY IN LABOR(THE DOCTOR WILL DETERMINE IF THE DOG IS IN LABOR). EACH PROGESTERONE LEVEL WILL COST $96.30, NO EXCEPTIONS.******