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01-05-2006, 04:37 PM | #1 |
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| Episiotomy? Has anyone had to do an episiotomy on a bitch that had some trouble getting a puppy out? If so, please explain. I never have. **These are not to be taken as instructions to DIY (do it yourself). Make sure to consult your vet before doing anything like this!! |
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01-05-2006, 05:45 PM | #3 | |
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01-05-2006, 06:06 PM | #4 |
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| Well I did a search, all I found is where I posted this: YorkieRini Livin' La Yorkie Loca! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 910 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: Originally Posted by JCarlson2004 I don't know much about breeding but that does sound extremely painful! I agree with you. I have also had other breeders tell me that to save the bitches life they had to pull pups out by pieces when she was having trouble. To me that's too much. I am all for free whelping and gentle assisting (which I've only done once). None of that roll up your sleeves and dig in kind of assistance. How would 'you' like that? Oh and an episiotomy with out anesthetic...uh..no thanks! Again, I am not criticizing those that may do things differently than myself. I am just sharing how I currently run my breeding program; which is always subject to change as I learn and grow as a breeder. __________________ Irene www.stellaryorkies.com "Live everyday like it was your last!" |
01-05-2006, 06:06 PM | #5 |
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| "I'm Devastated" in the Rainbow Bridge section http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27086 |
01-05-2006, 06:07 PM | #6 | |
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01-05-2006, 06:09 PM | #7 |
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| Oh..I have talked to breeders that have done them themselves. Their vet actually taught them I just wondered how many veteran breeders do this if necessary. |
01-05-2006, 06:12 PM | #8 |
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| Not me...if it gets to that point, my vet will come to the house...of course, I'm not a "vetran breeder" either. No offense take, I understand what you mean...just my take on it. |
01-05-2006, 06:15 PM | #9 | |
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01-05-2006, 06:20 PM | #10 |
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| NO way... I am a veteran breeder and have never done it or had a vet do it either...I get goose bumps even thinking about it..AND there is no way I would allow it without novacaine. |
01-05-2006, 06:21 PM | #11 | |
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01-05-2006, 06:29 PM | #12 |
Livin' La Yorkie Local Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio
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| The believe the vet did teach stitching too. I was naucious thinking about it. But if it's a matter of life or death... I spent 2 yrs talking to breeders and researching and I had every horror story in the book told to me. If it ever gets to the point where I have to do those types of procedures on my bitches I will QUIT breeding. That is not something I can do. Pat, the breeder that told me about this was old school too. Very hands on. I was amazed to hear the how different each breeder ran their program. I am sure I'm the 'cheese that stands alone' the way I run mine..lolol.. |
01-05-2006, 06:33 PM | #13 |
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| The farmer in the dell, the farmer in the dell....high-ho the dairy oh the farmer in the dell. The cheese stands alone, the cheese stands alone... |
01-05-2006, 06:37 PM | #14 |
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| Who's life or death? If I have to pick between a dead pup and cutting my dam..then the pup is going to Yorkie heaven! I have had pups get majorly stuck and had to rush to the vet..the mothers life as a rule is not in danger because a pup is stuck..there is usually plenty of time to get to the vet. Most often labor stops and the stuck pup may die ...but no way am I cutting into the vulva of my bitch to remove a puppy. I am having a hard time sitting on this chair thinking about all this...LOL |
01-05-2006, 06:58 PM | #15 | |
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But yea, I've had more than on breeder mention doing their own episiotomy! | |
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