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Examples:
S (Small)
*Yorkshire Terrier
*Chihuahua
*Pekingese
*Toy Poodle
*Dachshund
*Papillon
M (Medium)
*West Highland White Terrier
*Border Terrier
*Norwich or Norfolk Terrier
*Fox Terrier
* Whippet
* Cocker Spaniel
*Lhasa Apso
* Shih Tzu
*Corgi
L (Large)
*
GermanShepherd
*
Border Collie
*
Rottweiler
*
Labrador / Retriever
*
AfghanHound
*
StandardPoodle
*
Doberman
*
Boxer
*
Dalmatian
G (Giant)
*
Bloodhound
*Old English Sheepdog
*
St.Bernard
*Newfoundland
*
Bernese Mountain Dog
*Irish Wolfhound
OPERATION
Before testing, ensure you know the date of mating or insemination.
Immerse the head of the probe in the gel, oil or other suitable contact
medium (excellent results via ease of use have been obtained by using
any normal household cooking oil).Use a small glass jar containing the
oil with a wide mouth top and dip the end of the ultrasound probe into
the oil. The unit will beep & flash rapidly (effectively showing a
pregnancy result). Remove the probe from the oil and gently shake of
the excess, then place the probe in the correct position on the bitch and
begin to test.
Hold the probe against the skin of the bitch at the position shown on the
diagram. Move the probe in a sliding motion until you achieve a good
airless contact, indicated by a steady flashing green pulse of light from
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the diode and acoustic signal ‘beeping’ at the same frequency.
(Approximately once per second).
As shown on the diagram, when placing the probe against the skin, you
must direct the ultrasound waves towards the horns of the uterus. Test
for pregnancy on both the left and right hand sides and commence
scanning by moving the probe head around the general area, keeping
the probe pressed against the skin so as not to lose the airless contact.
When good contact is achieved, proceed with the scanning. As soon as
the ultrasonic waves locate the amniotic fluid in the uterus and are
reflected back, the green diode and acoustic signal will change to rapid
pulsing at 4 to 5 per second to indicate pregnancy.
The drawing illustrates the initial placement of the probe on the animal.
horn s of uteru s
ovaries
vulv a
bladder
probe
It is imperative that the probe is placed and directed as shown in
the diagram pointing towards the front of the bitch at an
approximate angle of 40 to 45 degrees.
