Yes, we do a lot of cesarean sections at Port City Animal Hospital. There are some breeds of dogs that are predisposed to dystocia, which is difficult whelping.
Dog breeds that have difficulty whelping are short-faced dogs such as:
- Pugs
- Bulldogs
- French bulldogs
- Shih Tzus
- Pembroke and Cardigan Welsh corgis
- Greater Swiss mountain dogs
- Bernese mountain dogs
For those breeds, instead of waiting until you’re in trouble or potentially losing puppies, your veterinarian should schedule a C-section. Suppose progesterone testing is done in advance, and your veterinarian can very specifically assess which day the female ovulated. In that case, you can schedule a C-section during regular hours without needing an emergency clinic.