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Originally Posted by TreasuresIsland  I wonder if that is what i am feeling by her teats?? When i feel near her teats, i feel something there again not sure how to explain it at all. sorry.. I am not sure if i have the heart to rid her pups either i just am not sure! oh my! what a decision i am going to have to make and fast if she indefinitely is pregnant... If she is pregnant i do not think she is far long yet in her pregnancy im only going based on her stomach not being as "full" as they get. Would I be wrong to let her have her pups considering that i am not comfortable getting her an emergency spay?????? what a nerve wrecking decision! |
Well let's look at it, this way, she is a year old, and due for a spay. You are not a breeder, and do not want to be a breeder. Take her in and have her and her brother spayed.
You should get all the pre op blood work done, to insure, a safe spay.
You have no idea of the health of the lines of these two. Quite simply breeding brother and sister, can be double the trouble, of any underlying genetic defects. Recessives, on both sides, breed, and then there you go, the health issue crops up. Have these two at least been tested and found clear for LS? What about LP? PRA?
You already own six dogs, that is a lot of time, care, and attention that you need to give to your own dogs. Now imagine a litter, being constantly on call 24/7 for 2-3-4- pups and the dam.
This young to be bred, a good chance for a C section, and with a C-section there is also the risk that the young mom, won't want to nurse the pups. Requires lots of interaction and handling on your part.
Then of course if you elect to have pups, you will need to do all the health testing prior to placing them. And then there is placing them; looking at potential owners, evaluating the kind of care and home they will give your pup, what health guarantee will you be willing to offer?
I don't think you want to go down that route. Book your spay now.