There are currently no approved medications to control the heat cycle in dogs in the United States or Canada. In the European Union countries, there are some medications that are used to prevent pregnancy and regulate estrus. Some of these drugs have a high incidence of serious, even life-threatening side effects.
If a dog is known to be pregnant, multiple doses of natural or synthetic prostaglandins can be used throughout pregnancy, whereas multiple doses of prolactin inhibitors (cabergoline, bromocriptine, metergoline) or dexamethasone can be used in the second half of pregnancy.
Neutering: Neuter either the male or the female, will prevent sibling pregnancy. Just be aware the male can carry fertile sperm for around 3 to 4 weeks after surgery, so plan ahead. Indeed, neutering the female has health advantages to her, such as eliminating the risk of pyometra in later life.
Unfortunately, due to differences in reproduction between humans and dogs, the “morning after” pill has yet to be thoroughly tested and found to be effective in pets.
Different Species, Different Uses (Sometimes)
You should never give your pet a human medication unless directed to do so by your veterinarian, but for dogs with certain pulmonary problems, Viagra may be the key to improving the condition. And it's not the only human medication veterinarians can — and do — prescribe.
How many times should a dog mate to get pregnant? Although a dog can get pregnant from one mating, most stud dog owners will recommend the dogs mate two (or even three times), usually 24 – 48 hours apart each time, but this may depend on whether a tie or a slip mating has been achieved.
The fertility rate in a slip mating is not quite as good, as there is often some spillage of semen when withdrawal occurs prior to the locking phase. However, conception is still possible and even likely, providing ejaculation occurred prior to the dogs' separating.
It also appears that being in a "tie" ups the chances for pregnancy in dogs. A tie occurs when the male and female dog are stuck for some time. However, some dogs have also become pregnant without a tie, and some dogs don't get pregnant despite tying, so it's not a guarantee.
If different males mate with the female on different days, she can fall pregnant by both of them. This is because the sperm survive for days in her tract, and are ready and waiting when she does ovulate.
This is the 'tie' that is considered a desirable feature of successful mating. It is important to note that pregnancy can occur without a tie. Once tied the male dog will often step over the female or be turned by handlers into a position so that the dogs are back-to-back.
Canine spermatozoa may remain motile [6] and even fertile for up to 11 days in the female genital tract [7]. There is evidence that canine sperm are stored in the utero-tubal junction and the uterine glands [8,9].
Capstar Blue an efficient, single, fast-acting dose that kills adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day.
Unless it must be swallowed whole, you can open up a capsule or crush a pill and mix it in with wet food. Just keep in mind that your pet will need to eat all of the food to get the entire dosage of medication.
Sildenafil Overdose Information
Signs of a sildenafil overdose include very low blood pressure, weakness, vomiting, high heart rate, collapse, or lethargy. If you suspect an overdose, immediately seek emergency veterinary care, contact your veterinarian, or call an animal poison control center.
The euthanasia medication most vets use is pentobarbital, a seizure medication. In large doses, it quickly renders the pet unconscious. It shuts down their heart and brain functions usually within one or two minutes.
Acepromazine maleate is a prescription veterinary sedative and tranquilizer medication.
Absolutely. Dogs, cats, horses, and sheep regularly take the same medicines as wounded bipedals. Many, and perhaps most, antibiotics are approved for use in humans and animals. Versions of some of our anti-anxiety medications and painkillers are approved for other species as well.
Not only are they not fertile, but their reproductive organs won't open for penetration unless they are in heat so they can't even engage in intercourse. If you discover that your female dog has engaged in intercourse, chances are that her heat symptoms were minimal or silent, so you did not realize she was in heat.
The male will mount her, and after breeding will remain attached to the female for 5-20 minutes; this is called the tie. It is natural at this point for the dogs to be joined facing in opposite directions. Leave the dogs alone until the tie ends naturally.
It's called a “copulatory tie”. Don't do anything to try to separate the dogs, especially pull them apart by force, which could hurt them! Stay calm and wait for the dogs to unstick themselves. If they're still stuck together after an hour (which is unlikely to happen), call your vet to get advice.
Offspring from a mother-son mating would, therefore, have a 25% chance of inheriting two bad copies of the mutations that have been passed down to the son. This is a greater than 100-fold risk compared to an outbred dog! Inbreeding in dogs has real consequences.
The most obvious sign your dogs mated is that your female becomes pregnant. If the dam's heat cycle ends, their nipples begin to swell, and they show less interest in food within the first week or two after the suspected mating, contact your veterinarian as there's a strong chance the female dog is now pregnant.
"Breeding and getting your dog pregnant on her first heat can also pose health risks for both your dog and her pups, like bad genes being passed on, and behavioral changes like aggression."
Even though most dogs can get pregnant between six and twelve months, this doesn't mean that it's best for the dog. The dog must be matured before getting pregnant and breeding, as it can lead to some behavioral or physical problems. Your dog should have a chance to grow up.