We now do progesterone testing at AVCI.
For BREEDERS, this test will help you determine the right time to breed your dog.
For EXPECTING dog owners, this test will aid you in making the right decision for a needed caesarean section (CS).
Progesterone is a sex hormone present in both humans and animals. If a dog is in heat, progesterone levels will INCREASE. If a dog is pregnant and will go into labor, progesterone levels will DECREASE.
A single progesterone test will only cost P850.
No. You only pay for the progesterone test. But we will help in analyzing the results in relation to the reproductive status of your pet at no additional cost.
When your pet’s vulva is swollen and there is a bloody discharge, it is recommended to check her progesterone levels after 3 to 4 days. If the values are:
- <1 ng/mL: Not fertile. A retesting should be done after 3 days.
- 1-5 ng/mL: Almost fertile. A retesting should be done every other day.
- 5-12 ng/mL: Fertile. Your pet is fit for mating.
- >25 ng/mL: End of fertile stage.
A diagram is provided below to help illustrate the levels of progesterone during breeding:
When a pet dog is expected to go into labor, her progesterone levels will begin to decrease. If the values are:
- >5 ng/mL: With fetal heart rate >200 bpm; retest every other day.
- 2.7-5 ng/mL: With fetal heart rate >200 bpm; retest every day.
- 2.7-5 ng/mL: With fetal heart rate 150-180 bpm; consider CS.
- 2.7-5 ng/mL: With fetal heart rate <150 bpm; perform CS.
- 1.9-2.7 ng/mL: Retest every 12 hours.
- <1.9 ng/mL: Safe to perform elective CS.