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Originally Posted by YorkieRose  There is no black and white answer to this question. What was the reason for needing a section? One over sized pup, puppy blocking birth canal, weak contractions..on and on.
It does not sit right with me to make a blanket statement as this or any... and if you do not comply, you are unethical, uncaring etc.
I give a bitch two chances...many free whelp the second time and there after..a few do not and are spayed.
I had a girl with very poor contractions.. gave oxyie and then a section...vet said to try again...I thought if she had poor contractions the first time, she would have poor contractions the next..stands to reason, right? My vet was there for me 24/7, so I bred the girl again...she free whelped with strong contractions..and went on to have a couple more litters. I have had girls with one large pup and sectioned, but the next litter was 4 and no problems...see my point?
I have had bitches free whelp two litters, need a section and go on to free whelp the next...
No one has the right to tell the knowledgable, well seasoned breeder how to breed..the novice needs a good mentor to help them make wise choices. I do respect those who are very concerned with the welfare of these bitches, but no one has to tell the ethcial breeder how to do it.. |
Very well said.
There are many factors that come into play. All must be considered.
Also it is not always a good idea, though many do it, to have your female spayed at the time of a C-section. Our babies are so little and when they are pregnant the uterus is engorged with blood. It is very risky to remove it in this state as it causes a serious drop in blood volume. There are so many things to be considered. It is best to work with your vet and all the knowledge that you can get before you make decisions one way or another.