Twenty-five years ago my parents and I had a yorkie that we gave us two litters (3 each time). We never got an ultrasound or even thought about a c-section. It was a great experience for all of us in the house.
Today I have a 30 month old 7lb. female yorkie. Her hips started to become wide when she was about 18 months old. She is now in her 3rd heat. We've got a stud lined up.
My wife called a vet today and was quoted $4,000 for a c-section
. First question is: how do I really know if she needs one? Second is: how much should I really expect to pay.
We really want to give our kids the experience of watching their dog change as she goes through the process of carrying the pups and then delivering. I know it's not easy and there is a lot that has to be done when the pups are delivered. However, one important point is that I must break even on this little experience.
Thanks,
Jeff