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Placenta question for breeders Harlie delivered her babies early this morning. she has a retained placenta, the cord is hanging from her. Should I try to pull it out? |
no, don't you will only be able to take little fragments out and is not worth risking damage, do you have red rabsberry leaf tea or syrop? give her 1/2 a cup of the tea now and then 1/2 a cup for 3 days every other day, or follow the instructions in the bottle for the syrop, it will stimulate cleaning of the uterus and expulsion of the residue. if you still in doubt call your vet and see if he will give it an oxytocin shot. my vet is very against oxy use, I been using the tea for sometime now and it worked every time like a charm. it also helps with milk production. best of luck.. hugs, Carmen in nj |
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I strongly suggest that you monitor her temperature. |
MY opinion...grasp the strings with a paper towel, gently pull down toward the belly..it should slide out. I took my first few bitches to my vet when it happened to one of mine and he did exactly as I wrote...and told me to do the same next time and not bother him...he was a close friend and joked with me...never had a problem gently removing a placenta..and it must be done. PS..you can also massage the belly and draw it out like sauage from a casing...I have over 35 yrs of breeding experience and would never suggest anything all breeders do unless is safe..IMO Wednesday is too long for an after whelping check..24 hrs tops. |
Can you do a kneeding of the tummy like they do on humans after they give birth???? |
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I was told never to pull on it, so I don't, my mentor told me that she lost a girl by trying to pull a placenta out, if you in doubt and the tea don't seem to work in a couple of hours call your vet and take her in. that is what I go by. I know you ladies have a ton more experience than me, but I would NEVER pull on a string that is still inside the mom without a contraction. best of luck to you.. hugs, Carmen in nj |
I am not a breeder, but I can tell you I would be calling my vet. |
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I thought I had read somewhere to never pull it out, that is why I asked. I've never before had one that I could get ahold of. Looks like there are different thoughts on that practice Anyway I gave her the rasberry syrup and within a half hour it was out. thanks for all of the advice. I learn something new with each litter. |
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It would take a major emergency for me to pull.. glad is out I always worry about a retained one. hugs, Carmen in nj |
Happy to hear it is out! :) Scary stuff to me. :eek: |
so glad it's out!! |
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I'm glad the raspberry syrup worked, I'd rather use natural rather than drugs if I can. Thanks for your input. |
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glad to hear is out and she is doing well, LOVE the puppies one day I would love to buy one as a pet for ME to enjoy...:):) hugs, Carmen in nj |
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and it needs to go before infection sets in |
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We are relaying experience..I have literally pulled out dozens in mine and others I have helped. When you see the strings, the placenta is rarely attached in the uterus..it is somewhere in the canal and ready to be removed. But for anyone unexperinced..please go to the vet... Most experinced breeders can tell by feeling where it is and how much pressure to apply... |
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So much to learn. I appreiate all of the input. never know when it might come in handy. In fact I would not hsve even had the raspberry syrup if it hsd not been for Mardelins posts. |
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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. |
For years I used Raspberry pills from the UK..very good. |
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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. |
I agree, I am always learning new things here, I do talk them over with my mentor because it takes a lot of experience to do some things and I do not feel qualified to do them or tell people to do them. breeding is an ever learning experience. have a good night ladies. Carmen in nj |
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Whats Raspberry tea leaf or syrup? Where do you get it? This is the first time Ive ever heard of using it for pregnant or whelping dogs. Jeanie glad your girl and babies are doing well. |
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Ohh ok I see. I wasnt sure if it was actually tea or specifically made for dogs. Thanks for your reply. |
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