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Case of the Month: May 1999
Roberta’s Touch of Charm ("Mandy") Southwick

Mandy

"Mandy" is a 2-1/2 year old black Standard Poodle female. She is expecting to be a new mommy approximately May 7, 1999. She appeared on examination to be very pregnant. However, Mandy had been seen by two other veterinarians who took blood samples and x-rays but were not certain if the puppies were alive. Neither veterinarian could hear heart beats with the stethoscope or feel the puppies move. An abdominal ultrasound exam with SCVH's new Toshiba 400L unit from Sound Technologies demonstrated several live puppies. We could see the pups move and watch their little hearts beat.

We will keep you posted with a picture of Mandy’s litter.

Ultrasound Image Showing Fetus' Heart Ultrasound Image Showing Fetus' Head

May 3, 1999 - Mandy had 10 puppies, seven males and three females, throughout the night of May 2nd & 3rd. Congratulations Mandy.