THE DOG DEN - NORTH EAST LTD
| CANINE FERTILITY CLINIC
THE DOG DEN, REDMIRE DRIVE, CONSETT, COUNTY
DURHAM, DH8 7EL
07485 023 139
info@thedogdennortheast.co.uk
CYTOLOGY ANALYSIS : £25
Cytology is a non-invasive procedure which involves a swab of your
females vulva, cells collected are then microscopically analysed to
determine your females perfect mating day. Not only does this give
you a higher chance of a positive pregnancy but it also helps to
improve litter size. There is no requirement to draw blood from your
female for this procedure and results are provided within 15 minutes.
From these results, we would recommend mating dates or a retesting
date. This test is usually recommended between 7-10 of your females
season. Depending on the breed, this can differ. Sometimes this will
end up being a baseline test, and further tests may be required to
pinpoint mating days.
SEMEN COUNT & MOTILITY ANALYSIS : £50
There are many reasons why a successful mating may not occur and one of the
reasons may be down to the stud dogs semen. It is vital that upcoming and
established stud dogs have their semen tested regularly to ensure quality,
quantity and motility remains at a high standard. Semen analysis is done using
market leading equipment at our premises, we can determine if there are any
visible problems with the semen such as poor motility or physical defects.
Results are provided instantly, and you are provided with a professional online
certificate.
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION : £50
Artificial insemination is the assisted reproductive technique that
imitates a natural mating.
When your stud has been chosen we can carry out the artificial
insemination with both dogs at the clinic using fresh semen collected
from the stud dog, or alternatively, chilled semen from a distant stud
dog. This process involves collecting only the ‘rich fraction’ of the studs
semen and inserting it in to the females cervix, this is a pain-free,
simple and safe procedure. Unlike a natural mating, you are able to
avoid dogs contracting sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes –
which can put both mother and future puppies in grave danger. It also
allows mattings to take place which otherwise would be physically
impossible due to size difference of dogs or dogs unwillingness.
PROGESTERONE TESTING : £40
Progesterone testing for ovulation is by far one of the best methods to detect
your females perfect mating day. Not only does this give you a higher chance
of a positive pregnancy but it also helps to improve litter size.
Prior to your appointment, you would need to book an appointment with our
local veterinary surgery to have a small amount of blood drawn from your
female to bring to our clinic for testing. Our Progesterone machine is one of
the market leaders in this field giving you your results within the hour. From
these results, we would recommend mating dates or retesting dates. This test
is usually recommended between 7-10 of your females season. Depending on
the breed, this can differ. Sometimes this will end up being a baseline test, and
further tests may be required to pinpoint mating days.
ULTRASOUND SCAN : £30
We are well established, experienced and highly respected within the
ultrasound scanning community. We offer ultrasound scans to confirm
pregnancy, using market leading ultrasound equipment. We advise to scan 28
– 35 days from the last mating date for reliable pregnancy detection result.
This tool is also great for ruling out phantom pregnancies, it’s believed that
about half of all female dogs will have a phantom pregnancy in their lifetime
unless they are spayed. We also provide an approximate due date and fetal
count – however it’s important to remember this is an estimate and it is not
100% accurate.
MICROCHIPPING : £8-10
We are fully qualified, experienced and insured microchip implanters.
We use the smallest microchip on the market. It is a legal requirement
for breeders to ensure all puppies are microchipped by the age of 8
weeks old, all breeders are provided with details of each puppies
microchip to include in their puppy packs for new owners.
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