breeding again after cesarean

[Magicmadge]

Can a bitch have another litter if she has had a cesarean? My terrier had 7 pups in her first litter in 2007. First 5 all born ok last two needed a cesarean as on was very big just did not move up. Vet nurse at the time said probably not to breed anymore but i know two breeders that have bred again without problems. Is this a bad idea?

 

[Skhosu]

I wouldn't. Ask your vets advice.

 

[MurphysMinder]

Personally, I wouldn't. I have only had 2 bitches needing a caesarian, one also had to be spayed on the table to stop a serious haemorrage (sp?) the other I chose not to breed from again. I know of breeders who have bred again, often resulting in another caesarian. In some breeds though which have problems whelping naturally caesarians seem to be routine

I agree with TSH your vet is the best person to advise you.

 

[Goya]

Sorry, but my advice is to ask your vet also. I don't think I would risk it with my dog.
Also, with the credit crunch, are you sure you could find good homes for the puppies?
Sorry to be negative.

 

[sarahhelen1977]

My old Lab was born by caesarian - he was from a litter of 11 - the bitch went on to have 2 further litters with no problems, other than the fact that the 2nd litter had only 2 puppies and the third just one big fat puppy! But once again, I would echo the advice given above and consult your vet.

 

[abbie77]

i personally wouldnt why risk your bitch you could possibly loose her as has been said ask your vet

 

[dingle12]

I wouldnt want to risk my bitch for more puppys. Sorry dont want to sound awful but there are too many un wanted dogs about. I would just enjoy your bitch

i really dont want to sound funny so please dont take affence i just dont agree with all the breeding or animals in general.

 

[echodomino]

Mouse had to have a caesarian and the vet said they would advise owners not to breed again after a second one. I decided I didn't want to risk losing my baby for babies so I'm having her spayed. Had she not had one then I'd consider it.

 

[Keltic]

No its not a good idea, why put her through that again if you dont really have to.

 

[Murphy88]

It can be done, but personally I wouldn't. Many of the bulldog type breeds can't give birth without caesarean anymore, and these will often have 3 or 4 in a lifetime, but that doesn;t make it right. I'd check with your vet, but I think they'd be inclined to say don't unless absolutely necessary.