No, I refuse to admin oxytocin myself. I am not an educated vet with years of training. I was a vet tech for 5 years: in which I gave shots, counted wht. blood cells, checked, fecals, developed x-rays, and assisted in surgery to name just a few of my duties. Even with my knowledge, I would not risk it - giving it myself. I prefer to have my vet give it - and only if necessary. I have heard of some real scary stories where breeders gave it themself and the bitches reutured their uteris. So no - I too believe in letting the pups help by nursing. I also count plancetas. I use a chalkboard near by and all you do is make a tally mark for each placenta as you see it. It takes only 3 seconds to write down. No matter how busy you are - one can make this simple and easy tally mark.
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