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Originally Posted by Melinda
what sweet babies...so how is mom?? did/does the vet spay her right after pups?...will she be ok? will we see more pics as the pups grow up? *L*
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Mom and the pups are all doing wonderfully. When a dog has a c-section, you would usually have her spayed at the same time to avoid a second surgery later, but unless there's an emergency, you don't open up a dog right after she gives birth. At that time her uterus is enormous and very vascular, making it a higher-risk surgery; and as well it is harder on a dog to suckle puppies when she has an incision healing down the middle of her belly. Her infection cleared up ages ago, she whelped naturally, and is apparently perfectly healthy, so no reason to spay at this time. She should be just fine, but (of course) my vet and I will continue to keep a close eye on her.