


- Radiographs of elbows and hips for submission to the Orthopedic Foundation of America
- Physical examinations for breeding
- Progesterone blood testing
- Vaginal cytology
- Pregnancy confirmation by ultrasound at four weeks
- Pregnancy confirmation by radiograph at 6 to 7 weeks (puppy/kitten bones are mineralized)
- Caesarean-section if needed
- Post-delivery radiographs to ensure all puppies/kittens are delivered
- Dew-claw removal and tail docking of puppies (< 5 days old)