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char7 · 10-09-2007, 11:21 AM

I know there's several things that factor in, but as a breeder, what is the max amount of c/sections that you would let your girl have before spaying? This is based on her being able to free whelp along with having to have a c/section because of a puppy being sideways, etc.

I've heard different opinions from breeders and vets and would also like the opinions of the breeders on this thread.

Thanks for your expertise.

Breny · 10-09-2007, 11:27 AM

Well for me, personaly...I started out breeding Chi's. She had a c section and has not been bred since. I'm just too scared to risk her having another since she had complications while under.

I've since had a Yorkie have one, and I'm giving her a year + rest and then trying it one more time. If she needs another section (which would make 2 sections) then she will be spayed.

Her 1st litter was a free whelp, her 2nd litter was 2 pups, one pup natural and the 2nd pup was a c section. She was just to tired to get her out on her own.

So depending on if it was a healthy c section or not, I'd try one time after the 1st c section. But thats just me.

Mardelin · 10-09-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by char7

I know there's several things that factor in, but as a breeder, what is the max amount of c/sections that you would let your girl have before spaying? This is based on her being able to free whelp along with having to have a c/section because of a puppy being sideways, etc.

I've heard different opinions from breeders and vets and would also like the opinions of the breeders on this thread.

Thanks for your expertise.

Just because a female has had a C-section because of the reason you gave before, doesn't mean that it will happen again. If it were to happen again, for the health of the female, risking a 3rd time would not be an option.

Mary

char7 · 10-09-2007, 12:46 PM

Thanks Breny and Mardelin. That's what the consensus was with the breeders. The vets had other opinions.

Mardelin · 10-09-2007, 12:55 PM

I guess we as breeders have to do what's is the best for our girls....Now a vet may have an alterer motive....."C-Section/money". Don't get me wrong...I love my vet and he is not about money, but the love of taking care of animals. However, let's face it Vetinarians run a business.

char7 · 10-09-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

I guess we as breeders have to do what's is the best for our girls....Now a vet may have an alterer motive....."C-Section/money". Don't get me wrong...I love my vet and he is not about money, but the love of taking care of animals. However, let's face it Vetinarians run a business.

Exactly, we do have to do what's best for our girls. And I totally understand the concept of the vet being in business. My vet is not in it for the money either. A c/section costs around $300. and an additional $25. for after hours. So I know that he's not in it for the money. He just thinks that they can have at least 3 c/sections, of course, depending on the health of the dog. However, I am going to go with the breeders on this one as we live with our girls and know what's best for them.

I truly appreciate your expertise. You always have very informative posts!

Edited to say that I miss quoted the price of the c/section. It's approx. $250. including oxy shot and antibiotics.

Mardelin · 10-09-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by char7

Exactly, we do have to do what's best for our girls. And I totally understand the concept of the vet being in business. My vet is not in it for the money either. A c/section costs around $300. and an additional $25. for after hours. So I know that he's not in it for the money. He just thinks that they can have at least 3 c/sections, of course, depending on the health of the dog. However, I am going to go with the breeders on this one as we live with our girls and know what's best for them.

I truly appreciate your expertise. You always have very informative posts!

Heck! Where in Texas do you live, when I move back, I'm moving there.

YorkieRose · 10-09-2007, 01:45 PM

I give the bitch two chances at free whelping.

char7 · 10-09-2007, 01:59 PM

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Heck! Where in Texas do you live, when I move back, I'm moving there.

LOL! Can't you tell by the price that it's a small country town?!! Come on down to South East/ Central Texas I cringe when I see some of the vet prices on the forum.

Brooklynn · 10-09-2007, 02:04 PM

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LOL! Can't you tell by the price that it's a small country town?!! Come on down to South East/ Central Texas I cringe when I see some of the vet prices on the forum.

Wish Cammie's c-section was under $500 LOL and I'm in Texas LOL

char7 · 10-09-2007, 02:10 PM

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Wish Cammie's c-section was under $500 LOL and I'm in Texas LOL

LOL! Apparently not in the right part of Texas! LOL! I am very fortunate with my vet costs.

Breny · 10-09-2007, 02:13 PM

My 1st section was over 700 and my latest was over 1000 !!!!!

Mardelin · 10-09-2007, 02:16 PM

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Wish Cammie's c-section was under $500 LOL and I'm in Texas LOL

Well kid you live in the Burbs of Fort Worth.....so, does that tell you something.

However, my vet in Dallas charged $500.00 during and after hours

char7 · 10-09-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Breny

My 1st section was over 700 and my latest was over 1000 !!!!!

See, that's why I said that I cringe when I see some of these prices and I have a fabulous vet. I just need to educate him on c/sections

char7 · 10-09-2007, 02:19 PM

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Well kid you live in the Burbs of Fort Worth.....so, does that tell you something.

However, my vet in Dallas charged $500.00 during and after hours

I don't live in the Burbs of Ft. Worth. I live real close to the coast. Not too far from TXShopper73, Kim, on here.

10-09-2007, 11:21 AM	#1
char7 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 712	C/Sections?? I know there's several things that factor in, but as a breeder, what is the max amount of c/sections that you would let your girl have before spaying? This is based on her being able to free whelp along with having to have a c/section because of a puppy being sideways, etc. I've heard different opinions from breeders and vets and would also like the opinions of the breeders on this thread. Thanks for your expertise.

10-09-2007, 11:27 AM	#2
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,899 Blog Entries: 3	Well for me, personaly...I started out breeding Chi's. She had a c section and has not been bred since. I'm just too scared to risk her having another since she had complications while under. I've since had a Yorkie have one, and I'm giving her a year + rest and then trying it one more time. If she needs another section (which would make 2 sections) then she will be spayed. Her 1st litter was a free whelp, her 2nd litter was 2 pups, one pup natural and the 2nd pup was a c section. She was just to tired to get her out on her own. So depending on if it was a healthy c section or not, I'd try one time after the 1st c section. But thats just me. __________________ GreensTreasuredYorkshireTerriers.com Pups Available! www.furbabytreasures.com Premium Health Food and Products FREE SAMPLES! Last edited by Breny; 10-09-2007 at 11:28 AM.

10-09-2007, 12:55 PM	#5
Mardelin YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,935	I guess we as breeders have to do what's is the best for our girls....Now a vet may have an alterer motive....."C-Section/money". Don't get me wrong...I love my vet and he is not about money, but the love of taking care of animals. However, let's face it Vetinarians run a business. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

10-09-2007, 01:45 PM	#8
YorkieRose YT 4000 Club Member Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 7,207	sections I give the bitch two chances at free whelping. __________________ Pat, Kate, Becca and Pinkkee Prim

10-09-2007, 02:13 PM	#12
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,899 Blog Entries: 3	My 1st section was over 700 and my latest was over 1000 !!!!! __________________ GreensTreasuredYorkshireTerriers.com Pups Available! www.furbabytreasures.com Premium Health Food and Products FREE SAMPLES!

10-09-2007, 12:46 PM	#4
char7 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 712	Thanks Breny and Mardelin. That's what the consensus was with the breeders. The vets had other opinions.