Is a Dog C Section Safe
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Is a dog C-section safe for both mom and her pups? In dog breeding, nothing is a sure bet, but a C-section can be a viable option during a difficult or overdue delivery.
Qestion: Is a Dog C-Section Safe?
My female Chihuahua is at 64 days gestation. She was bred with a slightly larger male, so I've worried there might be complications and discussed surgery with my vet. If she has a C-section, is there a chance the pups will not survive the procedure, even if they are ready to come out?
~~ Renee
Expert Reply
Hi Renee,
C-sections do present a certain amount of risk for both mom and pups, but then again, so does a natural delivery. As a Chihuahua breeder, I've been through several C-sections, and we did lose a few pups along the way. I believe this was mainly due to the fact that the bitches in question were already struggling to push out their first pups, and the pups were probably dead before the surgery got under way.
I do know of a very famous breeder who routinely schedules all of her Chihuahua bitches for C-sections, and she wouldn't do it any other way. As long as your vet is extremely careful with the anesthesia, everything should turn out alright.
Thanks for your question, and good luck with the delivery.
~~ Kelly.
Comments
Hi Paris,
Most vets will schedule the C for the day before the actual due date in hopes of catching the female before she goes into labor. This is standard and the pups usually come out of it just fine. :)
-- Contributed by: KellyHi Paris,
My personal belief is that once a female has had a C-section, the second breeding should also be scheduled for a C-section. I would especially recommend the procedure since your female is going to have a large litter because this puts a great deal more strain on the uterus.
Thanks for your question, and I hope the delivery goes well and you wind up with a healthy mom and litter. :)
-- Contributed by: KellyI was also wondering would the puppies be fully developed? My doctor sechduled the C-section a day before the actual due date of the .... I am really conserned about this.
-- Contributed by: ParisThis page has been accessed 536 times. This page was last modified 20:50, 23 June 2008.
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