jhallberges
May 24, 2006, 06:05 PM
Hi, I have a almost 7 yr old mini Dachund, I'm trying to get her pregnant, I would like to know, if 7 yrs is an OK age for her, and that she won't have problems or anything...
Thank you
fredg
May 25, 2006, 06:08 AM
HI,
To the best of my knowledge, female dogs do not go through menopause, as pointed out by this site:
Purina ONE: Archive Q&A (http://mypet.purinaone.com/online_vet_dog_qa_archive_category.asp?header=Heal th&category=Pregnancy+Facts&VetChooser=1#3462)
At 7 yrs old, your dog is probably OK to get pregnant. I would hesitate at much older dogs, say over 12 yrs old, due to infections, other disadvantages.
I would also check with your Vet, and get his/her opinion. Best of luck.