Ultrasound for Canine Pregnancy Scanning

QuickStart Guide for Scan Pad owners – free download

Welcome to your online canine pregnancy scanning course. The modules below aim to deliver a combination of the theory and practice of ultrasound scanning. You do not necessarily have to do each module in order.

You may have questions as you go through this course, or you may have some of your own scan images you’d like feedback on. We are here to support you, so if you need help, please email co*****@*************************on.org

Module 1: What is ultrasound?

Module 2: Reflections

Module 3: Scanning technique

Module 4: The three types of spatial resolution

Module 5: The 4 controls you need to start scanning now!

Module 6: Developmental stages

Module 7: Performing measurements

Module 8: Attenuation

Module 9: Advanced Image Optimization & Artifacts

Module 10: Ultrasound Safety & Biohazards

Additional Resources

The fetal heart in canines and humans

Doppler interrogation of the umbilical arteries 

Fetal sexing using ultrasound

Pyometra and effusions