i cut the cords myself and break the sack. i do allow my girls to eat the placenta if she chooses, if no interest is shown, i dispose of it. i use a bulb and suction my babies nose and mouth every time. working for a vet in my younger years, i learned the "sling" method, which i havent had to do but a couple times in the past. be careful when it comes to placentas...they can be retained and then you will have alot of problems with infection if you dont get them out. sometimes the last one will not come down. you can use oxytocin, but should be done ONLY if you have experiecne with it and your vet has approved you to use it. and sometimes oxytocin does not work. i had a similar drug administerd to me when i had my own child 8 yrs ago, it was called "pitocin" sp? anyway, it didnt work for me to bring on contractions and oxytocin doesnt always work on our yorkies...so i would seek the advice of a vet if i were new to it. if too much oxytocin is administerd you can cause your girl to have a ruptured uteris. bad! so talk to your vet on this subject...best wishes to you |