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Originally Posted by auntielaurie  Well it seems we got a little off topic with the whole kennel thing.I wish it could be move to a more appropriate place. Seems like people need to be more educated on the subject...to hear the pros and cons of it's use.
I really wanted to know from the breeders when do you stop spending money on a puppy. One that may or may not survive? It is a question worthy of an answer..I ask this because I don't know . I did get one answer from yorkie lady, but I'd like to know about the rest of you. Feel free to pm me if you don't want your comment on the forum..
I know the emergency vet We went to wanted to run a lot of extra test that if you are doing a c-section would be answered as soon as you open up the mama..Even vets are sometimes scandalous..just wanting more money
Sorry a few more question.
How many breeders have used oxytocin? Does it help..prevent a c-section?
What about a calcium drip? I gave my girl Oxy cal from Revial that was suppose to prevent a c-section and she just threw it up..
This is alot of questions...only answer what you know about or have used. |
There is no simple answer to your question as to how much is to much to spend on a puppy. It honestly depends what is wrong with the puppy or the dog. Sometimes the kindest thing to do is to let them go. It should be a personal decision between you and your vet.
Oxytocin is not for preventing a c-section. Oxytocin will stimulate the contractions of the uterus. If the female is carrying a very large puppy or if a puppy is blocking the birth canal and oxytocin it given it can be very dangerous for the female. Some people give oxytocin after all the pups are born to help clean out the uterus. When my girls are delivering pups I just give them a little Nutri-cal occasionally and it really seems to help with the contractions.
A calcium drip is usually used if a female is experiencing eclampsia.