Dog tied with bitch despite being on Suprelorin implant

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Do I need to panic?? I thought this wasn't possible!! Our boy has had the implant for approx 4 months, it should last at least 6, the vet said more likely a year. Is it possible she's pregnant? From what I've read the chances are very low, but does anyone have any experience?

Well, to be fair, even a fully neutered dog can tie on if he had access to a female in season. (Much to the surprise and horror of my ex, he had never seen dogs mating and thought they needed medical attention 😂)

It really depends on what the implant is designed to do. If it inhibits sperm production, you may be ok.

Can they?? I didn’t know that. The implant was a kind trial to see how being neutered would possibly affect him. I genuinely didn’t think he’d be able to do the deed with the implant, so I was most surprised to discover them (understatement). The implant should reduce sperm production to nothing, his plums have shrunk to peanuts!

*kind of

From reading the leaflet, it sounds like it should be ok, as his sperm production should be low for quite a while. You can get bitch pants or dog nappies that will stop him tying successfully in the future. He's probably feeling pleased with himself 😁

In your scenario I would be taking the bitch to the vet - you don't want to risk an accidental pregnancy and the earlier you get her medical care, the more options you'll have.