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Figure 28.6 How many kittens? Well-mineralized feti are clearly visible in radiographs of this 3-year-old domestic longhair made
four days before parturition. She delivered seven kittens. (a) Lateral projection. (b) Ventrodorsal projection.

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Figure 28.7 Ultrasonography of the normal feline uterus during pregnancy. (a) Approximately 20 days. (b) 23 days. (c) 40–45 days.
(d) 40–45 days in a different cat. (e) 65 days. Note the definition of the kidney (arrow) and visible intestines (I) at this stage.