With a population of over 6.2 million, the South Florida Metro area is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Amidst the stunning skyscrapers that continue to reach new heights, residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle where dogs and their parents stroll through expansive parks, jog on the boardwalk, and window shop at luxurious outdoor malls. The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Palm Beach region is home to a passionate community of dog breeders, enthusiasts, and show dog participants who understand the importance of precise progesterone testing for successful breeding and AKC registration.
Highland Pet Hospital is proud to be a premier provider, offering cutting-edge progesterone testing and advanced reproductive services for the discerning canine community of South Florida.
Whether you are a seasoned breeder working with popular local breeds like Golden Retrievers, Labradors, or Bulldogs, or a proud owner planning a litter from your beloved family pet, our expertise ensures your canine companions receive the highest level of care and attention.
Dog Ovulation Test
Progesterone testing is the most reliable ovulation test available for canines. It's an important diagnostic tool that allows veterinarians and breeders to accurately track a female's reproductive cycle by measuring the hormone progesterone level in her blood.
Why Dog Progesterone Testing? How Often Is It Needed?
Our experienced veterinarians, Dr. Barstow, Dr. Webster, and our veterinarians understand that relying on visual signs or behavioral cues alone can be unreliable and lead to missed breeding opportunities, wasted resources, and disappointment. This is why they use multiple progesterone tests over several days to accurately determine the optimal breeding window, giving a clearer picture of when the canine is ready for conception.
Benefits of Canine Progesterone Testing
Understanding and utilizing accurate progesterone testing is vital for successful breeding and ensuring the health of the mother and her offspring. These benefits include maximizing conception rates, predicting whelping dates, planning for birth, identifying potential health problems, and avoiding disappointment.
- Maximizing Conception Rates: Breeding is timed to coincide with the fertile window identified by testing, dramatically increasing the likelihood of pregnancy.
- Predicting Whelping Date: Precise ovulation timing allows for a highly accurate prediction of the whelping (birth) date, which is essential for preparation.
- Planning for Birth: Knowing the exact due date is critical for scheduling a timely and safe C-section for breeds known to have difficult natural births or those with conformational challenges, like the ever-popular Bulldogs and French Bulldogs in South Florida.
- Identifying Health Problems: Abnormal progesterone patterns can sometimes alert veterinarians to underlying reproductive health problems before a breeding attempt.
Accurate progesterone testing avoids the time, cost, and disappointment of inaccurately guessing when the female dog is ovulating.
Progesterone Machine for Canines
The accuracy of the machine we use for progesterone dog testing is critical. That’s because not all machines provide precise, reliable data for essential timing decisions. Highland Pet Hospital offers professional-grade, state-of-the-art progesterone testing machines designed to deliver the most accurate results that breeders need for optimal outcomes. Relying on less precise methods, such as home test kits or mobile services at dog shows, can lead to inaccurate timing and disappointing results.
Same-Day Canine Progesterone Testing In Florida
Highland Pet Hospital is proud to offer in-house progesterone testing, with most results available on the same day. This rapid turnaround is vital for making timely, informed decisions during the critical fertile window, ensuring you don't miss the optimal breeding opportunity. Dr. Carla Barstow, a diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology and a board-certified theriogenologist, brings her extensive expertise to serve pet owners, breeders, and fanciers across South Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. Contact Highland Pet Hospital today to schedule an appointment for your dog. We deliver personalized pet care for life!