Dog's progesterone 19 on day 8 of heat. Is it too late to breed?

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Hey ! Good day I have done the progesterone level test of German shepherd pet the ratio is 19.00 it was done on 8 th day of heat is it high? And it's still bleeding toady is its 10th o heat what's should I do stud at which day! Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 65 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The progesterone test can be done every 2-3 days starting about 3-5 days into the heat.The beginning progesterone levels are typically less than 1.0 ng/ml until the day before the LH surge. The day of the LH spike, serum progesterone concentrations are 2-3 ng/ml; the day following the LH surge, the serum progesterone concentration is 3-4 ng/ml. Ovulation occurs at a progesterone level of 5 ng/ml. The aim is to identify when the progesterone level reaches 2.5 ng/ml. Natural breeding should occur 3 days after the 2.5 ng/ml mark. Since you are in Pakistan I am not sure what units your Progeterone level of 19 is. If it is in ng/ml you are likely too late this time around. You can definitely try to breed her now. I hope this helps and feel free to repost if your measurements are not ng/ml.

Dog's progesterone 19 on day 8 of heat. Is it too late to breed?

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