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Hi I want to mate my bitch is there kits available to predict when she is ready to mate?

Submitted: 482 days and 16 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $12
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Age: 4; Female; Breed: GERMAN SHORTHAIR POINTER

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Posted by G 482 days and 16 hours ago.

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Hello:

Has she ever bred before?

Do you have a stud on site?

How many days into the heat cycle is she?

482 days and 16 hours ago.

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she's not been bred before, and I'm not sure when she went into heat I'm just back from my holidays,at least 6 days, we have a couple of studs to pick from, thanks Susan

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Hello:

Females are most fertile between days 9-14 of the heat cycle. You should give your vet a call and ask to bring her in to have the test done to see which stage of estrus she is in..an estrus test. There isn't anything over the counter, that I am aware of. Basically they take a sample from within the vulva via swab, and check it under a microscope. Each stage of estrus looks differently. You can ask your vet if you can swab her and that may save you an office call with your girl. My vet will allow me to pick up the swabs, swab my girl and return the swabs to him for checking. :) Good luck to you and hope you have a healthy happy litter. :)

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15+ years animal health care Hobby breeder of Olde English Mastiffs and owned by an English Bulldog

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