As with pregnant women, pregnant dogs may also need to undergo a C-section for the birth of their puppies. It can be scheduled in advance if the veterinarian observes complications or developmental problems during pregnancy, or it can be declared an emergency if labor is too long or difficult, with excessive suffering for the mother and risk to the puppies.
Cesarean section is a surgical intervention that is performed regularly and will not entail risks for your pet. But it will be necessary that you attend to it later and take special care of it, not only the dog, but also the newborn puppies. You will have to take care of the mother’s food and wound, as well as the nutrition of the little ones and make sure that a close bond of affection is established between mother and pups.
