Given I'm not expert but,
I was under the impression this type of abortion is only done secondary when anesthesia is considered to be a concern and thus a surgical procedure isn't the best option...or a surgical abortion is considered too invasive...?
I think we do this method here too in some cases...not sure like I said I'm no expert, and have never had a personal experience with it myself.
I'm just way too board right now and read too much on stuff that's new information to me. Anyone know if we do it here too? Why or why not?
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Originally Posted by Rachael x  Found this link: Pregnancy Termination for Dogs | eHow.co.uk
Im thinking maybe it is this that the OP is talking about : Pharmaceutical Termination
Prostaglandins are the modern choice of pharmaceutical for use in canine abortions. Prostaglandins are synthetic hormones that are administered to the dog by subcutaneous injection. Multiple doses of the drug are given to the dog over a period of five to seven days. This hormone stimulates contractions of the uterus and causes the mother to expel the products of conception.
Common side effects of prostaglandin treatment include vomiting, diarrhea and excessive urination. While uncommon, cardiovascular collapse is a side effect of prostaglandin treatment. Thus an IV tube is inserted in the initial phases of treatment in case fluid therapy or other drugs are necessary.
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