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05-27-2009, 10:06 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York
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| Shot after birth? Should I get Molly checked by my vet after delivery if everything goes well? My girlfriend breeds Pekingnese and she always brings the new mom in to be checked and get a shot (I think Pitocin) to help the uterus go back into shape and to help with milk production. Is this neccessary, I'd rather not bring her out? |
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05-27-2009, 10:58 AM | #2 |
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| The title of your thread scared the heck out of me I would call the vet and ask. I'm not a breeder so I can't say but I would think your vet would want to see both Mom and puppies after birth. I know tails get docked and declaws removed a couple days after birth so maybe that's when the vet would check out momma. Good luck with the welping. I hope someone sees your thread to answer properly. |
05-27-2009, 11:02 AM | #3 |
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| I didn't get Ellie a shot after birth, but I made sure that all the placentas were delivered. I counted each one and cut the umbilical cords myself. I did take her with me to the dew claw & tail docking appointment when they were 3 days old. She did fine, and is now back to her pre-pregnancy weight & looks. |
05-27-2009, 11:10 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | The breeders I know all have their bitches examined by a vet afterward and given a shot of oxytocin to help clean out their uterus and it also helps the milk come in.
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05-27-2009, 01:41 PM | #5 |
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| i get my bitches in within 24 hours. 12 hours if I can for a shot of oxy and just a general check up post delivery. |
05-27-2009, 09:43 PM | #6 | |
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05-27-2009, 11:21 PM | #7 | |
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05-28-2009, 06:04 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York
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| Thank you for your replies. It sounds like to air on the side of caution I should just get the shot for her. I would hate for anything to happen to her. I am so sorry for your loss of you little momma. Thank you for sharing your story. |
05-28-2009, 08:42 AM | #9 |
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| I always gave a little oxy shot after birthing. It allows some contractions to empty out the uterus more of any pieces of afterbirth and plain ole gunk. Carol and Jemma |
05-28-2009, 02:11 PM | #10 | |
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Your vet was more then likely right about the rupture. I have past experience with both retained placenta's, and a uterine rupture. To go that toxic (enough to cause death) in 24 hours from a piece of retained placenta is not common. In fact...most vet's commonly tell breeders to bring the bitch in the next day if you lost count of the placenta's for a clean out shot. There is usually no rush as it is not considered an emergency. However, a rupture can and will cause infection, shock and death if not treated very quickly. It is an emergency with a capital E. The problem is knowing the symptoms of a tear quick enough to save the bitch. I was very lucky in that regard. I'm so, so sorry you lost your girl.
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