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06-17-2010, 10:41 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: michigan
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| hemostats .. where to buy?? Im preparing for my first litter and trying to get all of my supplies together.. where in michigan or in general can i buy hemostats for my litter umbilical cords? Also, why is it important to use dull scissors when cutting the cord?
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06-17-2010, 10:49 AM | #2 |
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| I got mine online. Google it or ebay it.
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06-17-2010, 11:10 AM | #3 |
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| You can order them online or get them from medical supply stores. I addressed the scissors issue in your other thread, but just in case... Sharp scissors will make to clean a cut which will be more prone to bleeding. Dull scissors replicate a mom chewing. It makes a more jagged cut and helps 'crimp' the end of the cord. |
06-17-2010, 11:45 AM | #4 |
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| I order my hemostats from revivalanimals.com and Bama answered your question about the scissors. The dull ones kind of "smash" the ends of the cord or fray if you will. Kids paper scissors will work for this. |
06-17-2010, 12:06 PM | #5 |
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| Anywhere that sells nursing uniforms/scrubs should have them
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06-17-2010, 06:26 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: michigan
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| Thank you all so much for helping me get my supplies together .. I really appreciate it .. Im a pre-nursing student and will check around at my school bookstore to see of they have the hemostats there since they offer vet tech and nursing.. if not i know this nursing store also in the area. Once again Thanks.. I cant wait for the little pup's to come late july.
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06-18-2010, 03:52 AM | #7 |
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| I use the hemostats that are made out of nylon, instead of the metal ones for umbilical cords. They are very light weight and I really like them. I got mine from the hospital where I work but I know that PoochiePetite sells them online.
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06-18-2010, 08:00 AM | #8 |
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| I get mine from Amazon.com.
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06-18-2010, 10:08 AM | #9 |
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| i have a first litter due next wk do i really need those scissors won't my yorkie chew it off herself ty |
06-18-2010, 12:16 PM | #10 |
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06-18-2010, 12:17 PM | #11 |
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06-18-2010, 12:49 PM | #12 | |
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Many new mothers look at it and say 'No Way..I'm not touching that"!! You need to be prepared to take care of it if she doesn't. And like someone already mentioned...I personally cut and tie all cords to prevent an accident from an inexperienced or too aggressive mom. I have heard too many stories of cords bit too short, or tummies being ripped open, and legs being accidentally chewed off. I don't even take that chance and just do it my self. Hemo's, dull scissors, and plain dental floss are a must in your whelping kit.
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06-21-2010, 06:36 AM | #13 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: michigan
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| Thank u for responding
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06-23-2010, 04:06 PM | #14 | |
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always the best idea to do it yourself. i no longer use the scissors ... i like to do it with my own nails now ... but used dull scissors for years and always have it on hand as well as hemostats ... we just never know . x0x0
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07-22-2010, 07:17 PM | #15 |
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| A question Sorry to dig up an old thread, but will it upset the mother if you start handling the puppy within the first few minutes of its life? What I'm saying is, I understand human intervention is necessary, but is there a good way of keeping the mother calm while tending to the needs of the pup? |
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