Elective Termination of Pregnancy in Bitches

Introduction Unwanted Pregnancy Unwanted pregnancies frequently occur in the bitch, and Veterinarians may be asked by owners to terminate pregnancies in gestation in an effort to avoid all the potential difficulties encountered with a problem bitch or an unwanted litter of puppies. Reasons Pelvic abnormalities, disproportionate size of the male and female, health of the bitch, the owner may not wish to have their bitch pregnant.