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03-01-2011, 09:27 AM | #31 | |
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I will try and find out some info on it for everyone.
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03-01-2011, 09:30 AM | #32 |
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| I thought a chemical termination was an injection they give to the bitch to terminate the pregnancy. I dunno for sure. Is she pregnant or not? |
03-01-2011, 09:40 AM | #33 |
Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member | Found this link: Pregnancy Termination for Dogs | eHow.co.uk Im thinking maybe it is this that the OP is talking about: Pharmaceutical Termination Prostaglandins are the modern choice of pharmaceutical for use in canine abortions. Prostaglandins are synthetic hormones that are administered to the dog by subcutaneous injection. Multiple doses of the drug are given to the dog over a period of five to seven days. This hormone stimulates contractions of the uterus and causes the mother to expel the products of conception. Common side effects of prostaglandin treatment include vomiting, diarrhea and excessive urination. While uncommon, cardiovascular collapse is a side effect of prostaglandin treatment. Thus an IV tube is inserted in the initial phases of treatment in case fluid therapy or other drugs are necessary.
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03-01-2011, 09:45 AM | #34 | |
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| Given I'm not expert but, I was under the impression this type of abortion is only done secondary when anesthesia is considered to be a concern and thus a surgical procedure isn't the best option...or a surgical abortion is considered too invasive...? I think we do this method here too in some cases...not sure like I said I'm no expert, and have never had a personal experience with it myself. I'm just way too board right now and read too much on stuff that's new information to me. Anyone know if we do it here too? Why or why not? Quote:
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03-01-2011, 09:47 AM | #35 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I found another article on it: Pregnancy Termination in Dogs and Cats It sounds like, if it's administered early, that it blocks progesterone which is necessary for successful implantation and maintenance of pregnancy until the placenta takes over.
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03-01-2011, 10:05 AM | #36 | |
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03-01-2011, 10:23 AM | #37 | |
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well I don't know there must be at least one breeder on here who had a mismatch and didn't wan their bitch spayed...maybe they just surgical abortion here too but that seems it would risk the uterus... I'm going to post in the breeder section and see if anyone has some information on it from personal experience...like I said I'm board not working right now so I spend way to much time researching stuff... | |
03-01-2011, 11:43 AM | #38 |
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| http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...ml#post3446996 Posted in the breeders forum to maybe get some advice/personal experiences there... |
03-03-2011, 04:57 PM | #39 | |
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If you think there is a good potential for another "close call" then I would lean heavily towards the side of spaying her. There are many long-term affects to consider though. Dogs don't go through menopause, so she can remain fertile; but it becomes less likely as she ages and cycles often get further apart. Pregnancy, notwithstanding, there seems to be more reasons for not spaying than there are benefits to be seen. But pregnancy is no small concern! The injections seemed an easy solution this time, but they are not without risk either. To spay or not to spay is my current dilema -- my Annie just barely made it to 3 lbs, which was the point I had said I would spay her -- still, I am dragging my feet -- she is just so small. Ben is the only male she is around and I went thru this painful decision process and had him neutered a few months ago (mainly because of Annie). So, do I spay Annie on the off-chance another dog somehow sneaks into our home or yard, while increasing so many risks to her for the rest of her life? Or do I become super-vigilant for the rest of her life and still know accidents DO happen? I will probably give her a few more months to hopefully get a little bigger and then spay as a pregnancy at her size is SO out of the question. But I will constantly wonder about the increased risks I am subjecting her to. It just is NOT an easy decision. In your casem at least your girl's immediate danger is past -- wish you well in the next step. It is evident you care for your dogs and have no problem getting them vet attention once a decision is made. I think more and more, as owners become better educated on all of the increased dangers and see how small the risks are to some of the "so-called benefits of surgery" many more will be having a frustrating time making this call. Many have already studied the volumes of reference material and made their decisions. I think I have decided, but continue to read as much as I can so I am making an informed decision for my pups. I respect that everyone has to make that decision for themselves, hopefully with vet input, and they might not all make the same one I do. We just have to remember -- leaving them fertile requires a HUGE amount of vigilance on our part and the responsibility is all on us for anything that happens either way. If Annie has a heat before I get her spayed I may put her in one of those baby carriers and leave her stapped to my mid-section 24/7 until its over! Be careful whichever way you choose to go. It is a big responsibility!
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03-03-2011, 05:22 PM | #40 |
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| Ok I have read all the posts and it got a little tense for a bit but I have a question out of curiosity, Is there a time in a females life that she can no longer become pregnant you know like women that go through the change I mean at 10 yrs that puts her like 70 in ppl years and while I know our chemistries are different I just wondered if they too had a change in life that maybe she was worried for no reason.
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03-03-2011, 05:40 PM | #41 |
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| The encouragement to spay/neuter is extremely strong here in the States. Understandable... since millions of American dogs are euthanized each year, but doesn't necessarily take each individual situation into account.
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03-03-2011, 05:47 PM | #42 | |
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I understand the need to spay/neuter. my Charlie was neutered as soon as he was old enough to do so and I understand that each persons situation is diff but does anyone know the answer to my question
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03-03-2011, 06:00 PM | #43 | |
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Pregnancy and Estrus in dogs - How long are the pregnancy and estrus periods of dogs? I found another article by a vet on a corgi site that says that reproductive performance declines after 6. Whelping Dogs
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03-03-2011, 07:29 PM | #44 | |
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03-03-2011, 07:55 PM | #45 |
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| I think after two oopsies it is time for a spay.
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