First... thank you for the quick replies!! Second, thank you for not bashing me with the admonishing replies like I outlined in my OP!!!
IF she is pregnant (when this kind of luck comes around, you know there's a 99% chance she is
), I figured a surgical abortion or c-section and spaying would be my only options... especially considering the fact that he is FOUR TIMES her size!!!!
And, if it comes down to that... that's what will happen! After all... she is more important to me than a bazillion future pups!!
Gemy... we have 2 local vets that I know about. One is my vet... trust him completely!! The other one... well... let's just say this... and, without any names... I wouldn't trust that one to give my dog a vitamin!!!!!
Mismate: Actually, I was talking about a shot... not a pill. Didn't know there was a safe pill. If you know of one, please advise!!!
And, I actually mistated in my OP. The shot itself does not have a high mortality rate. HOWEVER, it does cause a particular side affect that has a high mortality rate. According to a couple of sites that I read, it can cause a deadly uterine infection. According to the information, it did so in 25% of the dogs studied. A 1 in 4 chance is just to high for me!
After your question and comment, I have done some more research. I have found out that there is a drug called Dexamethasone that is used to cause the female to absorb the pups or abort them. According to
this article, it is safe and highly effective as abortion medication. And, it does not interfere with future pregnancies like the mismate shot can.
It is a sterroid that comes in an injectable and in an oral pill form. I have used the injectable before for other things with no problems.
Most of the pups from her previous litters were of what I would consider to be and "average" size for Yorkie babies. But, she has had a couple that were almost twice the size of the others. It took longer for them to be born. And, they didn't come flying out like a watermelon seed from a person's mouth. But, she didn't seem to have all that much trouble having them. But, again... this time we're talking a male that is 4 times her size!!
If c-section is the only option, she will NEVER be bred again!! I've seen a dog whose uterus ruptured during whelping after a c-section. The lady lost her dog. And, it was NOT a pleasant thing to witness!!
When he gets back, I will discuss this with my vet. But, I'm sure he will take the "let's wait and see if she's pregnant" approach. I like this idea. I will also talk to him about using the Dexamethasone and see what he says. If she is pregnant and he recommends against using it, surgical abortion and spaying will be the way I will go!!
And, BTW... if surgical abortion and spaying is the route we HAVE to go... my neighbor WILL be getting the bill!! And, if he don't want to pay it... it will be, "Hello, small claims court!!!!" After all... it was HE who brought that d*mn monster into MY home... knowing full good and well that I raise Yorkies and how small they are!!!!
BTW #2... His dog is NEVER allowed on my property again!!! I still haven't decided about the neighbor, himself!