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myjordash · 01-23-2009, 02:48 PM

We are expecting a litter of 5, 6, or 7 pups, within the next day or two. Yes, we had an X-Ray done, and the doctor said "definitely see 5, possibly 6, MAYBE 7" I think I could've guessed that based on her size.

My question is, on our previous litters we used KY Jelly just in case, and have used to help Mom out, but mysteriously we now have an EMPTY BOX and the KY is missing! LOL! We have a whole tub of vaseline that we've been using for temperature checks. I did a search on the internet and ONE site says use KY or water based lubricant (NEVER use vaseline or mineral oil) other sites say to have a lubricant such as Vaseline on hand. So I am not sure.....is the vaseline OK, or should we run out and get the KY?

Thanks In Advance!

Audrey

01-23-2009, 02:48 PM	#1
myjordash YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 288	Whelping Supplies is Vaseline OK, or must be KY? We are expecting a litter of 5, 6, or 7 pups, within the next day or two. Yes, we had an X-Ray done, and the doctor said "definitely see 5, possibly 6, MAYBE 7" I think I could've guessed that based on her size. My question is, on our previous litters we used KY Jelly just in case, and have used to help Mom out, but mysteriously we now have an EMPTY BOX and the KY is missing! LOL! We have a whole tub of vaseline that we've been using for temperature checks. I did a search on the internet and ONE site says use KY or water based lubricant (NEVER use vaseline or mineral oil) other sites say to have a lubricant such as Vaseline on hand. So I am not sure.....is the vaseline OK, or should we run out and get the KY? Thanks In Advance! Audrey