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What can dogs eat to contracept?

Dogs can use contraceptive drugs for contraception, which are emergency contraceptives mainly used immediately after mating. Generally, oral drugs are taken in combination with gels. The procedure is to take the oral contraceptive first, then push the gel into the dog's vagina, and take the drug again two hours later. Ordinarily, the contraceptive effect is not very good, unless it is used immediately after mating, and the dog is a multiple-birth animal, making it difficult to abort. It is recommended to use under the guidance of a doctor.

Can dogs take human contraceptives?

Dogs cannot take human contraceptives. The dog's body structure is different from that of humans, and the side effects of ingesting human contraceptives on dogs are unknown. Owners cannot control the feeding amount, and excessive contraceptives may cause poisoning. If owners don't want their dogs to become pregnant, they can go to the hospital for sterilization surgery. Or they can put physiological pants on their dogs during their estrus period to avoid contact with other male dogs.

How to prevent dogs from getting pregnant?

To prevent dogs from getting pregnant, you can perform sterilization surgery. This procedure mainly involves removing the dog's uterus and ovaries, thereby losing their reproductive ability, which is the most thorough and fundamental contraceptive measure. Another option is to feed the dog emergency contraceptives after mating. Emergency contraceptives work by taking large doses of specific hormones orally, which prevents the body from producing progesterone, thus achieving contraceptive effects. However, it can cause significant harm to the dog's body.

Are contraceptives effective?

If it's human contraceptives, feeding them to dogs will not produce significant contraceptive effects but may cause endocrine disorders and affect the dog's health. If it's dog contraceptives, they will have some effect after administration, but they cannot achieve 100% contraception and have significant side effects. Owners need to use them with caution.