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Originally Posted by kpstoybox  As we all know..a retained placenta is a dead, rotting piece of body tissue. If I can see a portion of placenta and grab it with a cloth..it is otta there.
Also..I don't understand why you would need contractions if the placenta was already on it's way out? If it is presenting a portion of itself at the opening of the vulva, then the uterus has done it's job and pushed it to through the cervix opening to expel it. The mother will usually grab these same strings and pull it out herself, ripping it to shreds as she does. I prefer to help her and get it out in one piece. I have pulled out plenty and the result was always...no more placenta...no infections. No need for chemicals the next day either.
With that said..every breeder has their own opinions, and should do what is best for their girl and their own situation. Just stating what works for me and the incredible breeders I learned from.
Either way..very happy to hear it is gone. |
I don't understand it either. Why she did not work to get it out. maybe she was just too tired. I took a paper towel and tugged at it, but it did not want to come easy and she seemed uncomfortable so I was not sure if I should be pulling it.
Then Carmen in NJ said to give her the raspberry. I did not think to give it to her after she was finished whelping. But that seemed to do the trick, or maybe it was because of me pulling at it, she decided to pull it out herself.
Lots of information to have for next time.