We have actually spoken to our vet about this!! It really depends on each c-section and what goes on. If the uterus is in good shape and the female recovers then you can go 3-4 c-sections and they do not think it is harder on the female although it is HIGHLY advisable to skip a heat with a c-section (how you would not WANT to is beyond me - she would need time to heal!). IF there is a lot of scaring then it is the best interest to spay after the pups are weaned. So this could happen on your first c-section - it really depends all on the female and the reasons of the section. If you spay at the time of bith..there is more bleeding, a higher rate of no milk coming in and rejection of the puppies. Our old vet said they actually see people coming in every 6 months with the same dog to get c-sections for years. I feel SOOO bad for those poor girls!! I wouldn't even think they would be healed enough for it. SOO sad!
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