Dog miscarriage is a hot topic. Some people think that it cannot kill a new little life, while some owners are not prepared and cannot bear the responsibility of taking care of all dogs. They will take the dog to have an abortion when it is unexpect...
Dog miscarriage is a hot topic. Some people think that it cannot kill a new little life, while some owners are not prepared and cannot bear the responsibility of taking care of all dogs. They will take the dog to have an abortion when it is unexpectedly pregnant. This article will not discuss whether dogs should have an abortion for the time being. It mainly focuses on different abortion methods and things that owners need to pay attention to when taking a dog. Dogs have an abortion rather than its own needs, but rather it is for human convenience. If your dog needs an abortion, pay more attention to the following things to allow it to safely survive the special period.
Common Causes of Dog Abortion
Bitches who live in the wild rarely need to have an abortion to protect their health, so, in other words, dog abortion is more convenient for the owner than the dog itself. Dogs usually need an abortion due to an unexpected pregnancy. Some owners do not sterilize the dog, let the dog go out when it is in heat, and are not prepared to take care of the litter of puppies. At this time, they can only take the dog to have an abortion. Most people take their dogs to pet hospitals for help from their veterinarians.
What should I do if a dog gets pregnant unexpectedly
When is it best to take the dog to have an abortion?
Most veterinarians will first consider removing the ovaries and uterus of the bitch, but this method is mostly suitable for bitches in the early stages of pregnancy (i.e., the first month). There are many risks in pregnant dogs undergoing such surgery, which may cause blood vessel congestion, and there is a risk of anesthesia after a long operation. If an abortion is near the due date, the puppies can only be euthanized because they have been fully formed. Technically, a veterinarian can induce a bitch at any time necessary. However, if the dog wants an abortion, the earlier the better. Otherwise, you can choose to have a drug abortion at the beginning, and only surgical operations can be performed later.
Can dogs take human abortion pills?
No. The problem is not the efficacy of the drug, but the lack of medical guidance in the process and the damage to the dog's body. Abortion pills used by humans have many side effects, and people will have different degrees of reaction after use. The dog's body responds to drugs differently than that of humans, and the dosages and ingredients they can accept are also different. If you give medicine to your dog at home without authorization, it may harm the dog's body and many unexpected situations may occur. The dog may be poisoned or at risk of infection, and may even have pus in the uterus.
What if you help the dog induce abortion?
First, every veterinarian will first confirm whether the dog is pregnant. A good way to confirm that the dog is pregnant is to undergo hysterography and blood tests when it is 25 days pregnant. If the diagnosis is negative, it should be confirmed again after one week. Some owners hope that the dog will retain its uterus and ovaries so that it will have a chance to reproduce in the future. Therefore, at this time, drug abortion can be used, and the following drugs are usually used: Aglepristone dexamethasone prolactin inhibitor oral estrogen
prostaglandin
prostaglandin F2α requires injection 3 times a day until all fetuses are successfully excreted from the body, and sometimes it requires injection for up to 14 days. This medication combined with intravaginal prostaglandin will help reduce treatment time and secondary symptoms (nausea, diarrhea, fidgeting, tremor). However, the dose must be strictly controlled, and the probability of excessive dose is very high.
mifepristone
can only be used within 45 days of pregnancy. Inject it once a day for the first 48 hours, then once every 2 weeks for a total of 4 times. Female dogs after 20-30 days of pregnancy may experience severe symptoms, including outflow of the fetus, blood loss, anorexia and breast congestion.
Dexamethasone
is administered as a pill and used twice a day after the 30th day of pregnancy, which may take more than 10 days. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid with corresponding risks (immune system suppression, susceptibility to infection, excessive water intake and urination, agitation, persistent hunger), and if the dose is not adjusted properly, the dog may show signs of Cushing's disease. It is also not recommended for female dogs with diabetes or Cushing's disease to receive this medication.
Prolactin inhibitor
can be used in the second half of pregnancy. It can be used alone or in combination with prostaglandins to improve efficacy and requires oral treatment every day until the drug works.
Oral estrogen
can only be used in the first few days of pregnancy, but it will greatly increase the risk of uterine pus, which is a potentially life-threatening uterine infection. Most veterinarians avoid this approach because it poses great risks.
It should be noted that no drug can meet all the following medication standards: it can be administered at estrus or at any stage of pregnancy, 100% effective, does not cause vaginal discharge, has no side effects, does not damage future fertility, and is inexpensive.
Care and Recovery
No matter what method is used, the bitch will feel uncomfortable for a period of time after the miscarriage. For example, mifepristone can stay in the body for about 24 days after the last dose because they are lipophilic and side effects last for a long time after a miscarriage. Therefore, the owner needs to provide the dog with a quiet, clean and comfortable environment, and pay attention to signs of nausea and anorexia. Give your dog enough nutrition to allow it to intake plenty of water, especially after using dexamethasone. If surgery is performed, the home should be prepared with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. At the same time, the owner should pay special attention to keeping the sutures clean and dry, and observe the dog's vaginal secretions.
The above are issues that owners should pay attention to before taking their dog to an abortion, but it is best not to let the dog reach the point where it needs an abortion. This will always hurt the dog's body. Either take it for sterilization or take it for it when it is in heat, it will be better than taking it to induce labor.
