If you think having a c-section would have decreased your bitches chance of getting an infection think again. Surgery is an invasive procedure and increases the chances of infection.
I think everyone is using Propofol these days or should be but that alone doesn't guarantee your puppies will come out screaming and breathing. Not at all! The size of the litter and the speed at which the vet can do the section has a lot to do with how much propofol the puppies get and how easily they are revived. The longer it takes the more anesthesia the pups get. If there are complications there could be delays and having a previous C-section could increase the time needed to do the procedure. Every case is different. It's major surgery and many bitches have died from sections or complications from them.
Never said there wasn't a risk had I done a c section, however i've now found out it can be just a dangerous to a bitch with a large litter free whelping them all, dammed if u do and dammed if you don't. I do however think if you've got a good vet with good staff it is much less risky doing a c section IF needed
Don't you think a bitch that has difficulty free whelping could pass on the same problem to her bitch puppies? Something to think about, I'm not telling you what to do. You asked for thoughts.
I do think that is possible. I have been told that if your bitch has trouble whelping, then her offspring may have some of the same problems. After taking it all into consideration. I agree with both sides of the issue. In this case however, I feel that its best that I retire her. She's been a great dog, and she has earned her retirement.
