02-08-2010, 06:06 AM
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Senior Yorkie Talker
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern ireland
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Originally Posted by carmen in nj ok, let me see how I can put this in very simple terms, Size does NOT matter, fit, does not matter, She is almost 9 years old, her bones are already fused specially her pelvic bones are not as flexible anymore,so she can concieve if her eggs are still viable,but her calcium levels are lower at after 5 which puts her at a very HIGH risk of develping eclampsia, she could conceive and then reasorbe the puppies due to malformations of the fetus due to age and lack of hormones needed to sustain a healthy pregnancy, and the list goes on and on, that is why GOOD breeders retire their bitches at 5, i have a friend who bred a 7 year old and got a litter of 7 with 4 still borns, it was heart wrenching. so PLEASE, don't do it.
but I think that she is already pregnant right?
best of luck if that is the case.
Carmen in nj | No she not pregnant sister is just looking into it but if its risky then she will not get her pregnant coz i know she would want to loss her or any pups.
Many thanks for your comment |
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