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If your dog can't push try Canine Caesarean Section for Sh20,000 only

For women, giving birth through caesarian section is not unusual. But a dog getting surgical assistance to give birth or whelp is certainly not common.

As CityBiz discovered, veterinary clinics are licensed to perform C-sections on dogs at the request of their owners or in case of emergencies. The professional term is 'Canine Caesarean Section,' which is not new according to vet Michael Simiyu. He says it is a similar procedure as the one performed on women.

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