Bleeding and breeding

[carmen in nj]

my son is a vet tech and I will call him if need be he is here in the downstairs apartment, he is not a fan of oxy we had this conversation already..LOL
but since Chanel is a maiden bitch I want to be ready, I will have a long conversation with my vet on wenesday when I go for xrays..
I was only thinking about a cleaning shot after whelp, I have read a lot about it and I know never to give it to a girl before or during whelping. at least that is what I know from talking to my mentor and other breeders..
thank you very much Mary, I will keep your advise in my head..

[carmen in nj]

oh I just want to add, I am a bit more nervous this time around because Chanel is due thanksgiving week and I know everything will be closed and people will be on vacations, so I just want to be super prepared for this whelping if that is even remotely possible..
hugs,
carmen in nj

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

my son is a vet tech and I will call him if need be he is here in the downstairs apartment, he is not a fan of oxy we had this conversation already..LOL
but since Chanel is a maiden bitch I want to be ready, I will have a long conversation with my vet on wenesday when I go for xrays..
I was only thinking about a cleaning shot after whelp, I have read a lot about it and I know never to give it to a girl before or during whelping. at least that is what I know from talking to my mentor and other breeders..
thank you very much Mary, I will keep your advise in my head..

I really understand some's reluctance in administering the Oxy shot......if administered incorrectly it can create a problem

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

oh I just want to add, I am a bit more nervous this time around because Chanel is due thanksgiving week and I know everything will be closed and people will be on vacations, so I just want to be super prepared for this whelping if that is even remotely possible..
hugs,
carmen in nj

Oh no, I remember my first whelp......during an ice storm.......had difficulty getting the first pup through the birth canal (lil bugger's head was a bit too big).....I was on the phone to my mentor, asking what to do....she told me about the dialating of the vaginal opening with KY........thank goodness it worked. Cause my next step would have been to weather the ice storm and drive the 26 miles to my vet.......

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Marc

What are the ramifications to giving that shot and there is not placenta in there? My vet assistant seems to not think it necessary unless over the next few days she discharges, doesn't want to feed her babies, fever....some signs.

Shes not worried about the calcium either with two pups. I will make sure she gets scrambled egg and stuff to be sure.

that vet assistant is wrong and waiting could cost your girls life .

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

that vet assistant is wrong and waiting could cost your girls life .

Very much agree with you.......If one is unsure of an intact expulsion of an intact placenta presented itself, a pop shot is in order......assisting the uterus to clamp down to expel it as well as fetal mebranes.

[WV~Yorkies]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

that vet assistant is wrong and waiting could cost your girls life .

I agree.. that is why I took Tara first thing the next morning. I didn't want to take any chances.

[TammyJM]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Given during the last trimester, it strenghtens the uterine walls to assist her in the whelp.....supposedly, and I haven't a clue if this is true, it's suppose to help with her whelping pains. But, what I did find and purely by accident, by not administering (can't tell you why, I just plain forgot) I found a difference in the thickness of the umbilical cord......don't know if that had anything to do with it......but, without it the umbilical cord was not as thick and healthy looking. Also, administer folic acid during the last trimester.

Thank you so much, Mary!! I am all for traditional medicine, but I am also big on the natural approach to anything health related (safely, of course!). I have heard that the raspberry tea can help with menstrual pain....don't know if this is true or not.

Can I ask where you get yours and how much/often you give to your mommas in the last trimester? Also, same thing with the folic acid??

Thanks Mary! Anything that I can do to help Livi through this is greatly appreciated!!!

Tammy

[carmen in nj]

I can tell you that the red rabsberry leaf works on menopausal hot flashes.. I was having such a hard time with them, and my gyn doc wanted me on hormones therapy, and I am terrified of those, so my holistic VET...yes, VET were talking one day I happen to mention it and she told me to drink the same tea she had recomended for Taffy twice a day, for breakfast and before I went to bed and 7 days later NO MORE hot flashes.. so what can I say I LOVE my holistic Vet...LOL

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by TammyJM

Your feelings are EXACTLY what I immediately felt after my Livi had her first litter!! I was determined to NEVER breed again! We went through so much and every single loss made me more intent on not doing this again. So, I completely understand what you are saying. With me, my husband asked me to wait just to see how I felt in a few months. After raising her one surviving puppy...and falling soooooooo madly in love with him and the whole process of watching him grow, I decided to try breeding one more time. In fact, my Livi could be pregnant right now. But, I will be ready to throw the towel in if something goes wrong again. I have a whole new found respect for the long-time breeders!!! I knew that a lot went into breeding, but never could feel how much of the heart and soul goes in until I went through it first-hand.

You have to do what is right for you....I just thought that I would throw that out there.

Tammy

Tammy. Congratulations. I hope things go better for you this time.

[TammyJM]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Tammy. Congratulations. I hope things go better for you this time.

Thanks Jeanie! This was a VERY tough decision after everything that happened!! I just hope that things go better this time. As nervous as I am, I cannot believe how excited I am at the possibity of getting to raise more puppies....I absolutely LOVED this part....even more than I thought that I would!!!

Tammy

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by TammyJM

Thanks Jeanie! This was a VERY tough decision after everything that happened!! I just hope that things go better this time. As nervous as I am, I cannot believe how excited I am at the possibity of getting to raise more puppies....I absolutely LOVED this part....even more than I thought that I would!!!

Tammy

I can imagine how tough it was to make that decision. If my first experience had been bad I might have given up. But I really do love it.

I've been researching the rasberry tea and mostsay to start around week 7. I think I will try it with the next one.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by TammyJM

Thank you so much, Mary!! I am all for traditional medicine, but I am also big on the natural approach to anything health related (safely, of course!). I have heard that the raspberry tea can help with menstrual pain....don't know if this is true or not.

Can I ask where you get yours and how much/often you give to your mommas in the last trimester? Also, same thing with the folic acid??

Thanks Mary! Anything that I can do to help Livi through this is greatly appreciated!!!

Tammy

I get mine through Revivalanimal.com I only give during the last trimester and through till she is done weaning......instructions on quantities are given on the container.

The folic acid I give via Concept A Bitch, now very difficult to find......can't remember where I got my last batch from.....but, I only administer during the last trimester too......and only 3 times a week (just my choice........The product I think you can get folic acid from is Bitch Pills......also via revival animal. The folic acid is of course for the benefit of the pups......

[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I can imagine how tough it was to make that decision. If my first experience had been bad I might have given up. But I really do love it.

I've been researching the rasberry tea and mostsay to start around week 7. I think I will try it with the next one.

this is a little write up, I got about the use of red rabsberry leaf
Raspberry Leaves for Dogs

One of the most beneficial supplements that you can add to your bitch's diet is raspberry leaves. Whether in herb or in powder form, this is one of the most important of all the herbs for pregnancy. Be very sure, however, that you don't use "raspberry tea" as this tea doesn't contain the raspberry leaves at all.

Raspberry leaves help the strengthen uterine walls, helps reduce labour pain, ease delivery and generally helps to expel afterbirths. [Retention of afterbirth can cause serious infections in the mother.]

Raspberry leaves also contain Vitamin C [which will help build strong bones in the puppies and keep mom's bones strong], calcium as well as Vitamins A, B, D, E, G and H, manganese, phosphorus and is rich in iron. Raspberry leaves enrich colostrum in the bitch's milk and consumption after delivery will help reduce uterine swelling and reduce post partum bleeding.

This herb is also recommended for pregnant women for all the same reasons, and is a wonderful herb for children suffering from colds, diarrhoea, colic or fevers at any stage. Raspberry leaves will help in the vomiting of a weak child. It is a wonderful herb to have around the house at all times.

For people, steep the raspberry leaves in boiled water for 10 to 15 minutes to make a tea. Drink the tea at least twice a day.

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[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

this is a little write up, I got about the use of red rabsberry leaf
Raspberry Leaves for Dogs

One of the most beneficial supplements that you can add to your bitch's diet is raspberry leaves. Whether in herb or in powder form, this is one of the most important of all the herbs for pregnancy. Be very sure, however, that you don't use "raspberry tea" as this tea doesn't contain the raspberry leaves at all.

Raspberry leaves help the strengthen uterine walls, helps reduce labour pain, ease delivery and generally helps to expel afterbirths. [Retention of afterbirth can cause serious infections in the mother.]

Raspberry leaves also contain Vitamin C [which will help build strong bones in the puppies and keep mom's bones strong], calcium as well as Vitamins A, B, D, E, G and H, manganese, phosphorus and is rich in iron. Raspberry leaves enrich colostrum in the bitch's milk and consumption after delivery will help reduce uterine swelling and reduce post partum bleeding.

This herb is also recommended for pregnant women for all the same reasons, and is a wonderful herb for children suffering from colds, diarrhoea, colic or fevers at any stage. Raspberry leaves will help in the vomiting of a weak child. It is a wonderful herb to have around the house at all times.

For people, steep the raspberry leaves in boiled water for 10 to 15 minutes to make a tea. Drink the tea at least twice a day.

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The one I use is Syrup, specifically for canines.....just a bit nicer tasting.....and it says to begin in last trimester.....