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Originally Posted by Rayanne  i printed off a list of supplies that are good to have on hand at time of whelping, but some of these things i wouldn't know what to use them for. could anybody tell me what the following are used for?
-Calsorb
-Delee Mucous Trap
-Nutristat
-Lactated Ringers
and do i use these following things for sure before or during or after the whelping?
-Nutir Drops
-BeneBac Gel
-Pedialyte
any and all info is very appreciated. thanks so much guys  |
The calsorb is a great thing to have on hand, you give the mother this when it seems she is having difficulty with labor and it often helps me. But it will make them nauseated so be sure to watch her for throwing up. And only give it to her during a whelp when she is having difficulty.
A Mucous Trap is another way of suction out mucus from a puppy that has just been born. You can also use an aspirator for the same purpose although a mucus trap since it is smaller can reach down the throat further.
Most breeders just use a simple aspirator.
Nutristat is a must in my opinion. You give it to mom during and/or after delivery to help keep her energy levels up. You can also give this to older pups to make sure their sugar blood level drops. It is not something you give them on a regular basis but very hand and important to have on hand. I always send a tube of Nutristat or Nutrical home with new owners with a puppy since they are going to be in a new environment which could stress them out causing their blood sugar to drop.
Lactated ringers you would use for a dehydrated mom or pup. However you really should have your vet show you how to give SQ fluids under the skin before doing it yourself. This could be a life safer as it quickly administer fluids and electrolytes to the dog/puppy.
Nutridrops is like Nutristat and Nutrical except it works faster and gets into their system a lot faster. Again you could give this to the mom during and/or after delivery. You may also give this to the pups born to boost the energy level.
BeneBac gel is a good bacteria that you can give to mom, pups or really any dog that is going through a stressful time or situation or is on the mend. I have also heard it has helped save a fading puppy before.
Pedialyte would be given to the mom after whelp, it will keep her hydrated and will give her needed electrolytes. If mom is having diarrhea or lose stool this is great to give her as keeping hydrated is very important.
Hope this helps!!
