Any Upcoming January Litters?

[Woogie Man]

For the first couple of days after whelping, my girls won't drink water on their own. I think it's mostly they don't want to get up from their babies. What works for me is to put the bowl of water under their nose and 'spoon' it into their mouth with my hand.. They won't drink on their own but, for some reason, will drink it with my hand under it.

[motherhen]

Originally Posted by bjh

Tammy, all you can do is keep offering her a little food. I had a momma do this to me not long ago. I just gave her Nutri-cal a few times and it did not take her long to start eating again. You might want to give her a little Karo syrup and water also. Just give her a little with a syringe or dropper. I know you will have a restless night worrying about her.

How much Karo syrup do you put into the water? If she is drinking fine, do you still do this?

[yorkie mom of 3]

With Bella I would put the bowl by her face and put my finger in the water she would lick it off my finger. I just moved my finger closer and closer to the water and then she was eventually just drinking the water out of the bowl.
We did this for about a week

[bjh]

Originally Posted by motherhen

How much Karo syrup do you put into the water? If she is drinking fine, do you still do this?

The only time I give them karo and water is if they have been vomiting. As long as they are drinking fine I do not add it. When I do use the Karo I just put around a teaspoon to a cup of water.

[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by bjh

The only time I give them karo and water is if they have been vomiting. As long as they are drinking fine I do not add it. When I do use the Karo I just put around a teaspoon to a cup of water.

I never do, if the bitch is vomiting i give them a couple of cc's of pedialyte unflavored, it was recomended by my vet, because it replenish the electrolites fast. my vet said that you don't want to add sugar to an already upset tummy. but we know that different things work for different folk.
just my .02..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

[bjh]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

I never do, if the bitch is vomiting i give them a couple of cc's of pedialyte unflavored, it was recomended by my vet, because it replenish the electrolites fast. my vet said that you don't want to add sugar to an already upset tummy. but we know that different things work for different folk.
just my .02..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

You a so right. There are so many ways to do things. I have had several vets advise me to give honey when a dog is vomiting. I used to recommend honey until someone told me that honey can harbor bacteria that can make them sick. I really feel small amounts of sugar water helps settle the stomach just like when we are sick and we sip on sprite or 7-up.

One product is always keep on hand and use is the K-9 Bluelite from Revival:
Dog Healthcare Products | Dog Electrolyte Solution | Dog Rehydration Supplement | Pet Supply

It is an electrolyte product, the same as the pedialyte but in powder form. It is much more economical since you only add the powder to water when you need it.

As breeders there are many products we keep on had for emergencies but when giving advice to others, often people don't have all the necessary products on hand so we have to go with what might be readily available until they can get something better.

[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by bjh

You a so right. There are so many ways to do things. I have had several vets advise me to give honey when a dog is vomiting. I used to recommend honey until someone told me that honey can harbor bacteria that can make them sick. I really feel small amounts of sugar water helps settle the stomach just like when we are sick and we sip on sprite or 7-up.

One product is always keep on hand and use is the K-9 Bluelite from Revival:
Dog Healthcare Products | Dog Electrolyte Solution | Dog Rehydration Supplement | Pet Supply

It is an electrolyte product, the same as the pedialyte but in powder form. It is much more economical since you only add the powder to water when you need it.

As breeders there are many products we keep on had for emergencies but when giving advice to others, often people don't have all the necessary products on hand so we have to go with what might be readily available until they can get something better.

OH, I agree 100%, my vet said that if you have a toy breed dog that can go down hill very fast having a bottle or two of pedialyte is a must, I also recomend it to my adoptive parents, Karo syrop, pedialyte and nutrical are a MUST have at home items when you have toy breeds. and it also works for the bigger dogs too..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

[bjh]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

OH, I agree 100%, my vet said that if you have a toy breed dog that can go down hill very fast having a bottle or two of pedialyte is a must, I also recomend it to my adoptive parents, Karo syrop, pedialyte and nutrical are a MUST have at home items when you have toy breeds. and it also works for the bigger dogs too..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

Also, Fish-Mox, diarsanyl and Benebac are must haves and canned pumpkin.

[motherhen]

Originally Posted by bjh

Also, Fish-Mox, diarsanyl and Benebac are must haves and canned pumpkin.

Wow, learning a lot here! I have no idea what those are, except for the pumpkin of course. BUT, what is the pumpkin for? What are the other ones for?

[bjh]

Originally Posted by motherhen

Wow, learning a lot here! I have no idea what those are, except for the pumpkin of course. BUT, what is the pumpkin for? What are the other ones for?

Canned pumpkin works wonders for diarrhea and constipation. Pumpkin is high in fiber so it helps with both. Just give a teaspoon and couple times a day. The other products I get from Revival. The Benebac replenishes the good bacteria in the stomach if a dog has been on antibiotics. Many breeders give the a little Benebac to the newborn puppies. The diarsanyl is a diarrhea medicine paste. Fish-Mox is amoxicillin in a capsule form. I use the amoxicillin if a momma starts getting mastitis and it knocks it out right away.

[motherhen]

Originally Posted by bjh

Canned pumpkin works wonders for diarrhea and constipation. Pumpkin is high in fiber so it helps with both. Just give a teaspoon and couple times a day. The other products I get from Revival. The Benebac replenishes the good bacteria in the stomach if a dog has been on antibiotics. Many breeders give the a little Benebac to the newborn puppies. The diarsanyl is a diarrhea medicine paste. Fish-Mox is amoxicillin in a capsule form. I use the amoxicillin if a momma starts getting mastitis and it knocks it out right away.

Thank you so much for all the information. I had no clue about all of this, and it's really nice of you to share your info.

[Pinehaven]

If you do use Fish Mox or any other the other Fish antibiotics/medications, you should ask whoever you are purchasing this medicine from, if they could also send or fax you the directions to convert this medication so it can be used for dogs and cats.

With Fish mox - 1 capsule will treat 25 lbs. of body weight. Directions would be to dissolve 1 capsule into 10 cc of warm water, 1 cc of this solution will treat 2.5 lbs of body weight.

Directions also will say if it's safe for pregnant or nursing dogs and also what the best way to store the prepared medications is. :-)

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by Pinehaven

If you do use Fish Mox or any other the other Fish antibiotics/medications, you should ask whoever you are purchasing this medicine from, if they could also send or fax you the directions to convert this medication so it can be used for dogs and cats.

With Fish mox - 1 capsule will treat 25 lbs. of body weight. Directions would be to dissolve 1 capsule into 10 cc of warm water, 1 cc of this solution will treat 2.5 lbs of body weight.

Directions also will say if it's safe for pregnant or nursing dogs and also what the best way to store the prepared medications is. :-)

good advice. I would definitely keep the Benebac on hand if you use the Fish Mox, to restore the bacteria to the stomach

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by ddj2

Abby's temp dropped at 2:30 this am, but just as it was time for me to either stay home or go to school her temp went back up to 99.7 so I went to school and hubby stayed home and worked until I came home. Temp went down again to a low of 98. and is now 98.3, but no sign of delivery. Hope it happens before to late. Have been up since 2:30 thinking we were on our way. haha They have a way of keeping us humble

I see you have had your litter.

Congratulations. I hope everyone is doing fine. those were some good sized babies.

[motherhen]

So excited here! We are going to be getting a white male puppy from Zane! He is only 5 days old right now, so we have to wait quite a bit, but he'll be worth it!!