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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr Here is what I found on the frequency and cause of a ruptured uterus in a dog. It is very rare and there are a myriad of causes for it. This study was conducted with 337 bitches with dystocia (abnormal or difficult labor) and none experienced a ruptured uterus. Pitocin can cause a ruptured uterus. Was your friend's dog given pitocin? What size was the bitch? |
You know what? We were discussing "tiny" toy bitches.....I do believe. Even you asked for studies involving TINY BITCHES.....this article does not mention tiny.....or even the size of the canine at all.....except for the Schnauzer bitch....which I believe the rupture was expained.....it was from infection due to the death of THE single puppy! This is technicly called pyometra.....any bitch who is not spayed....pregnant or not can develop pyometra. A bitch with a single dead puppy may never go into spontaneous delivery....the chemical change needed to trigger labor is not there.
No my friend's dog did NOT have pitocin shots.....her uterus ruptured half-way thru pregnancy and was not detected by the vet....even tho she was dealthy ill. The bitch was 6 pounds. LARGE LITTERS or LARGE PUPPIES will rupture a uterus...it is a smooth muscle which will only expand so much. The alternative a ruptured uterus is dead puppies which can and does lead to death of bitch thru infection....
But you know what.....this discussion is so futile....I don't see that it has changed anyone's mind. Those who believe and WANT TO MAKE money on tinies will continue their current practices.....no amount of discussion will change their mind. I only know I don't feel guilty.....I have not caused the death of a tiny bitch and that in the end is all that matters to me personnally!
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