i have a small dog and i was just wondering.
2007-07-31 12:29:23 · 12 answers · asked by ariella 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Pregnancy can kill any size dog.
A small dog can die if it is bred with a dog that is larger than her.
Knowledge is a must when breeding because many things can go wrong, so it is best to be prepared for any and all possible situations. Even the most knowledgeable breeders can lose a b itch while pregnant or whelping.
2007-07-31 12:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Pregnancy usually doesn't kill any dogs (unless under rare circumstances.) It's normally the birth.
Birth can kill any dog, but it's rare. Even a small dog should be fine, as long as she is well fed and cared for and is not stressed (being left alone, beaten, yelled at, starved, locked outside or inside.)
Good luck!
2007-07-31 19:41:33 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pregnancy can kill any dog, regardless of size. Pregnancy is dangerous to all dogs, not just small ones. If there are any complications and they are not caught quickly, the dog is in danger of dying, and even some that are caught quickly are too serious to save the dog.
2007-07-31 19:34:21 · answer #3 · answered by Shanna 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Pregnancy can kill any size dog, just like humans. Certain breeds have more difficulties than others , for example, bull dogs b/c of their large heads. You shouldn't breed your dog if its smaller than the breed standard, that will cause even more problems for your dog.
2007-07-31 20:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by Alexis R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's always a risk, but with precautions, the risk can lessen. Small dogs do seem to be the ones that need c-sections more often. Large dogs usually seem to be good free whelpers.
2007-07-31 19:36:15 · answer #5 · answered by liveyourlife 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The risk of complications and death is higher in small dogs than larger dogs, especially if they breed with dogs larger than they are. Boston terriers in particular must have C-sections to deliver because of their head shape, but other toy breeds have more risks as well.
2007-07-31 19:32:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible many small dogs need to have c-sections or both the mom and pups could die
2007-07-31 20:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes..it can kill large dogs too if it all goes wrong..
2007-07-31 19:31:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
no :-) don't worry about it. my friends dog was pregnit and wondering the same thing. (her dog is small too.) and asked her dog's vet, and he said it's very unlikely.
2007-07-31 19:32:54 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
yes if they r to young but if they r 2 then they will be fine
2007-07-31 19:33:03 · answer #10 · answered by hannah G 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋