Termination of Pregnancy

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                      General Information



An early, unwanted pregnancy is best ended by ovariohysterectomy

(spaying).  This is an irreversible operation to remove both

ovaries and the uterus.  The pet is then permanently sterile and

will no longer experience the heat cycle.



If permanent sterility is not desired, hormone treatments can be

given to block implantation of fertilized eggs within the uterus.

The eggs then leave the uterus with the uterine secretions, and

the pregnancy ends.  In a small number of cases, hormonal

termination of pregnancy causes some undesirable side effects.

Your veterinarian will discuss the risks in this type of

treatment.



Hormonal treatments are only successful if begun within a few

days after mating.  Ordinarily such treatment extends the heat

period.  The dog will continue to attract males, and another

mating may occur.  The drugs given will usually prevent pregnancy

should another mating occur within a few days of the injection.



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