C-Section For a Dog

A C-section for a dog is most commonly performed as an emergency procedure or is put in place for breeds that can face complications during birth. A caesarean section will require anaesthetic and is advised for English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers and Mastiffs who need puppies delivered. Here at Local Vets, we advise you to schedule a C-section for a dog between 58 and 62 days after mating so that they won’t need a stressful emergency visit to deliver the puppies. If your bitch is carrying a large litter, they may deliver earlier than the estimated due date, in which case this safety window is recommended so we can monitor your dog before surgery.

On the day of the surgery, we advise no food or drink be consumed before the C-section. We also say that they shouldn’t eat after the surgery for a few hours either. We’ll perform a last ultrasound scan and reverse progesterone test which will ascertain the development of the puppies and how close to a natural labour the mum is. When bringing your bitch in, we recommend you bring them with towels and blankets and a box you can take litter back home in. A hot water bottle or hot pad is a good idea for the mum too.