Ok, at the risk of catching h-ll from the breeders, I just want to make one point. I think that many of the people who ask questions about their pregnant dogs are just that; people who have dogs that have become pregnant through either carelessness of the owner or ignorance. I don't think these people consider themselves to be breeders and many of them have no intention of getting into this situation again. Yes, they may project their human morals upon the bitch or may just be ignorant of the possible complications until it is too late, but either way, they need information to get the mother and pups through this as safely as possible, so they can then take preventative measures to avoid this situation in the future.People have had dogs that have had pups for hundreds of years without the knowledge that these people have available to them, and I don't feel like any of these accidental breeders have come to this site to brag about the status of their dogs. I feel like they have come to this site to ask for help. We need to provide the knowledge needed, whether it is personal knowledge or just letting them know when to seek professional help. I think giving them estimates of the potential financial burden is very appropriate for planning purposes. I don't think berating them for being stupid and letting their dog get knocked up is appropriate at all. We are all here for the animals, but IMO, the animals are getting overlooked in all the drama.
Ok, I'm done.
