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MidnightUnicorn · 04-04-2013, 03:02 PM

I know I'm late to this thread, and that the situation has been resolved.

But I want to mention that a small dog CAN get pregnant. My Tatiana is 3 lbs, and was pregnant before (with her breeder). She could not carry the pregnancy to term because she was small, so a cesarean was done to save her. Tatiana recovered, and her breeder decided to sell her (to me) because she couldn't breed (but can get pregnant).

Also, a small, intact female can still get PYOMETRA. Google this condition, if you're unfamiliar. It can be fatal, especially in a small dog because they can succumb quickly to the infection.

In my opinion, that vet is an idiot.

04-04-2013, 03:02 PM	#25
MidnightUnicorn YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 443	I know I'm late to this thread, and that the situation has been resolved. But I want to mention that a small dog CAN get pregnant. My Tatiana is 3 lbs, and was pregnant before (with her breeder). She could not carry the pregnancy to term because she was small, so a cesarean was done to save her. Tatiana recovered, and her breeder decided to sell her (to me) because she couldn't breed (but can get pregnant). Also, a small, intact female can still get PYOMETRA. Google this condition, if you're unfamiliar. It can be fatal, especially in a small dog because they can succumb quickly to the infection. In my opinion, that vet is an idiot. Last edited by MidnightUnicorn; 04-04-2013 at 03:04 PM.