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Ultrasound and Pregnancy

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Question
I took my queen to the vets for an ultrasound at 25 days after mating, as she was showing all the signs of pregnancy, pinking etc.  The ultrasound showed that there were no kittens.  Two weeks on she still has pinking etc and has not had a call.  Could this be a false pregnancy.  Thanks

Answer
Dear Judith

It is possible it is a false pregnancy but also I would have said 25 days was a bit early for a scan.   I would have her scanned again and if nothing is found this time then I would say it is conclusive.  

You may just have to be patient and wait for her body to realise she is not pregnant and then mate her again.

Regards

Marcia