Why wouldn't my vet tell me that I could have spay-aborted my dog's puppies?
Why wouldn't my vet tell me that I could have spay-aborted my dog's puppies? General Dog Discussions
I called the vet's office about 6 times the day after my house got broken into by a intact male dog, asking about how I can prevent her from having the puppies. The girl told me to wait until we know if she's pregnant for sure, and told me they can't tell until 53 days in (wtf? where did that number come from?). I called back and said they can tell at 21 days via ultrasound so without asking the vet, she scheduled me. I came in, paid $45 for an unnecessary check-up when the vet told me that he doesn't do ultrasounds. I had even called that day about "morning after pills" for dogs, and I got a "no" without an elaboration or alternatives. The vet brought up my call and said that they're not safe for my dog. STILL DIDN'T MENTION THE SPAYING. So I figured it was a catch-all, that the spaying wasn't safe either and that's why he didn't suggest it. But the more research I do, the more I realize it would have been the best thing to do. Now it is too late, she is too far along and I have already bought a lot of supplies.Do you think he wanted her to have the puppies for experience?**for money?** (this is what I'm thinking - he'll get paid for all the deworming, vaccinations, and checkups for the pups. not to mention the x-ray, check-ups, etc. for my Bonnie)or because he really didn't think it was safe?Should I find a new vet? I've always had great experiences with this vet, he is very intelligent and really great with my dog, when other vets have overcharged me, made my dog uncomfortable, and didn't speak English in one office. So I'm reluctant to go somewhere else, but this is pretty messed up. My poor baby is so tired all the time, getting snappy with other dogs, and I really hate to see her like this. =/By the way, this is not about me or my pregnant dog - just the vet. I know I f*cked up by not getting her spayed in the couple of months we had after she recovered from heartworms (thanks to my sister for not giving her the preventatives when she was keeping her) & before she went into heat again. I was just tired of seeing her sick, and wanted to give her a rest period. She didn't get that, did she? So trust me, I feel bad enough already. I have a couple people interested in the puppies, and the irresponsible moron that leaves his dog out all the time said he'd help find homes that I will screen to make sure they're REALLY good homes. & I've already hired an experienced breeder to come be with us while she whelps and to answer all of my questions. I'm trying to do the right thing, I really am. Anyway, enough about this part.Why wouldn't he tell me?Should I find a new vet?Ginbark:You can only neuter dogs at 7 weeks?Can you spay? & this is safe??? If so, I'll do it before I let the pups go to new homes - we don't need more accidents...