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i think my wheaton terrier about lbs was impregnated by

Sent to Pet Experts January 03, 2006 12:27 a.m.

I think my Wheaton Terrier (about 45 lbs) was impregnated by my boyfriends Yellow Lab (about 60-65 lbs). We would welcome these accidental "love pups", but I'm worried if it would endanger my dog's health to breed with a larger dog. Is she at risk?

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Age: 6; Female; Breed: Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier

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January 03, 2006 12:42 a.m. (15 minutes and 0 seconds later)

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Did they tie? Lock together?

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Sent January 03, 2006 12:58 a.m. (16 minutes and 32 seconds later)

I don't know, I was out of town, person house/pet sitting said they "mated", and I just really need to know if the size difference would be dangerous to her. I will be able to determine if she is pregnant, but I'm just anxious about her safety.

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January 03, 2006 12:20 p.m. (11 hours and 21 minutes later)

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Potentially she could have pups a bit too big to deliver safely.
The best bet is to have your vet do an x-ray about a week before she is due to see if she has any too big to deliver and how many to expect.
You can arrange to plan a c-section if any of the pups appear too large for natural deliver.
Hope this helps you!

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