[Yorksrule]

Ok I have to response to this since I do breed small ones. I am so sorry to hear about you problems. The first thing I would do is get another vet. That is the most unethical procedure I have ever heard of. He needs to be turned in. I would not have allowed that to happen. My vet uses a gas that they wake up from very quickly. IMO a c-section is easier on the Mama than a difficult delivery. However if a c-section is warranted because the female is to small to have the pups (because a problem in any size dog can call for them having to have a c-section) I have her spayed & find her a good pet only home. I think everyone was waiting for a post of this nature to come up as it was pounced upon & beat into the ground. I haven't seen this happen with anyone with a large dog having a c-section. We need to have a poll on how many females in general have to have a section done. If you have a runt of a litter that is from larger dogs common sense should tell you do not breed. Being prepared for the unexpected does go with the business of breeding dogs. Hope everything is going well for you & your new family members.