Dog Progesterone Test in Lahore: Breeding Timing Explained
A progesterone test shows where a female dog is in her heat and pinpoints ovulation, so she is bred on the right days. Progesterone stays low early in heat, rises sharply around ovulation, and the fertile window follows about two days later. Most breeders test every two days from around day 5 or 6 of heat until the rise is seen.
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What it costs at the lab
These are the lab's own prices. Most clinics in Pakistan don't run tests in-house — they send the sample to a lab like this one and add their own charges, so the figure your clinic quotes is rarely the lab's.
Includes: Progesterone
In DHA Phase 1 and DHA Phase 2, the lab's team collects the sample at your home. Anywhere else, visit the lab at 170-G, Commercial Area, DHA Phase 1, Lahore, open 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Why vets ask for a progesterone test
- Timing natural mating or artificial insemination — the most common reason
- A female who was mated but did not conceive
- Confirming she actually ovulated
- Predicting whelping and timing a planned C-section — progesterone falls a day or two before labour
- A spayed female showing heat signs, which can mean ovarian tissue was left behind
What it measures
| Part | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Progesterone | The hormone produced around and after ovulation — its level tracks where she is in the cycle |
Reading the results — good and bad
| Result | What it can mean |
|---|---|
| Low — under about 2 ng/mL | Before ovulation — or, at the end of pregnancy, labour approaching |
| About 2–3 ng/mL | The hormone surge that triggers ovulation — ovulation usually follows about two days later |
| About 5–8 ng/mL | Ovulation has happened; the eggs mature over the next two days or so, which is the fertile window |
Before the test
- Start around day 5 or 6 of heat, counted from the first day of bleeding, then test every two days unless your vet says otherwise.
- No fasting needed.
- Use the same lab for the whole series; results between labs aren't directly comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a progesterone test cost in Lahore?
VETix Animal Health Laboratories charges Rs 2,700 when booked through MatchVet (Rs 3,000 as a walk-in). If your clinic sends the sample to an outside lab, its price usually includes its own collection and handling charges on top — so ask which lab it uses, and compare like with like.
When should I start progesterone testing my dog?
Usually around day 5 or 6 of heat, counted from the first day of bleeding, and then every two days. Females vary a lot — some ovulate early, some very late — which is exactly why testing beats counting days.
Can a progesterone test confirm pregnancy?
No. Progesterone stays high after ovulation whether or not she is pregnant. Pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound from around 25–30 days after mating.
How many progesterone tests will I need?
Often three or four across one heat, but it depends on when she ovulates. Late ovulators need more.
Breeding ke liye progesterone test kab karwayein?
Heat ke pehle din (jab bleeding shuru ho) se ginti karein aur taqreeban 5ve ya 6thay din pehla test karwayein, phir har do din baad. Jab level ovulation wali range tak pohanchta hai, vet mating ke sahi din batata hai.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Yahya Nawaz (DVM, RVMP). General guidance, not a diagnosis — the vet who examined your pet reads the result against its history.
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