Darjeeling sees the vet again for final preparations. The radiograph (x-ray) reconfirms four puppies and based on today's calcification of the bones (ie: bone density), Darjeeling should whelp (birth) no earlier than next Saturday, June 21. The vet also noted that all puppies are even sized (no runts apparent) and the even distribution of puppies, two on each side of her abdomen. The latter tends to be an issue if there is a maldistribution of puppy space, which often results in varying size of puppies.
Radiographs are taken to "really confirm" the number of puppies to expect and gauges when the delivery date may be. Knowing how many puppies helps to plan when you're actually done with puppy delivery (which can take several hours). Radiographs are recommended to be taken as late as possible during the pregnancy period given puppy exposure to x-rays may be harmful to the puppies if done too early.
Everyone seems to comment that four puppies is a manageable number...
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