Reproduction Specialised Services

Progesterone testing

Here at Newbridge Veterinary Clinic we have an in house progesterone machine to determine the exact time of ovulation. The most common reason of a missed conception is due to wrong time of mating i.e. too late or too early.
We take blood samples for progesterone in the morning between 9.30am and 11.30am. We will then advise you on the optimal time of mating(s) or when you should re-test your bitch.

Assisted matings

Many people think you can just leave two dogs together and come up with a healthy litter of pups. Although nature does most of the work , you should monitor the mating throughout the whole process and assist when needed. We offer assisted matings in cases where needed, what ever the problem may be i.e. difficult bitches or inexperienced males etc.

Artificial insemination

Many people think you can just leave two dogs together and come up with a healthy litter of pups. Although nature does most of the work , you should monitor the mating throughout the whole process and assist when needed. We offer assisted matings in cases where needed, what ever the problem may be i.e. difficult bitches or inexperienced males etc.

Investigation of infertility in males and females

We offer a variety of specialised tests for both males and females such as bloods test, ultrasound examination, bacterial culture and semen analysis.

Pregnancy Scan/ Relaxin test

We use an ultrasound scanner to determine pregnancy from 28 days. In the case of a negative scan we always follow up with a relaxin bloods test which gives us a comprehensive overview.

As well as the above services we also offer the following to all our client: