Thread: Pregnant?
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Old 07-11-2012, 06:23 PM   #16
lisaly
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Originally Posted by bchgirl View Post
One more thing...although I see it advised here all the time, there is a much greater risk spaying a pregnant dog. Their reproductive vessels enlarge and it is harder to tie off, the incision is much larger, and she will likely need to stay overnight.

The risks are all something to discuss with your vet.
Deb is absolutely correct about spaying a dog while she is in heat is a much bigger operation than if she is not in heat.

The OP should talk to the vet about the risk for this pup in case she was impregnated by a larger dog.
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