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Pregnancy
Are there any good sites that tell you what to do once your dog is pregnant
and also what to do once she goes into labour? Also the immediate care of the pups once born. many thanks |
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On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 01:08:28 +0100 Steve Burrows whittled these words:
Are there any good sites that tell you what to do once your dog is pregnant and also what to do once she goes into labour? Also the immediate care of the pups once born. I don't know of any websites that have sufficient information to keep the bitch safe. Usually they are too shallow on their information. I have some books listed on http://dogplay.com/Breeding/ethics.html#books that will provide more indepth information. How big a risk the bitch has for a bad outcome depends upon her breed, the sire, the initial care taken in the breeding (e.g. brucellosis testing, size matching, pedigree research for inherited reproductive issues etc.), prenatal care and examination etc. For example, my herding instructor's bitch recently gave birth. They were forwarned about a dangerous breech birth by ultrasound/x-rays. That provided information that dictated the level of supervision and monitoring of the bitch to prevent her and the puppies from dying. Many vets have minimal training in whelping so it is a good idea to make sure yours has lots of experience, or search around for one who does. Having your dog die is a lousy way to start the day. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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Pregnancy Group: rec.pets.dogs.misc Date: Thu, Mar 31, 2005, 1:08am (EST+6) From: (Steve=A0Burrows) Are there any good sites that tell you what to do once your dog is pregnant and also what to do once she goes into labour? Also the immediate care of the pups once born. many thanks Check this out. http://www.rottie-l.org/pregnant.html |
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On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 05:42:54 -0500 I'm bAck wIth my Fav4ite Midis whittled these words:
Pregnancy Group: rec.pets.dogs.misc Date: Thu, Mar 31, 2005, 1:08am (EST+6) From: (Steve*Burrows) Are there any good sites that tell you what to do once your dog is pregnant and also what to do once she goes into labour? Also the immediate care of the pups once born. many thanks Check this out. http://www.rottie-l.org/pregnant.html Yup - It is a good try, but not nearly enough to recognize trouble early enough to head it off. I'm not going to slam it because it is a reasonable try. But it isn't nearly detailed enough in the pre-whelping information and cautions. It is highly targeted toward the one breed. No complaint, that is what the page is about, but the issues and risks differ significantly with size and conformation. THere is a lot missing in emphasis regarding how critical it is to be present at whleping. Experienced knowledgable caring breeders do not leave the bitch unsupervised close to whelping. So so is the route to dead puppies or a dead bitch. Birthing is highly hazardous in nature, and our modifications of the dog have made it more so. It may be a natural process but there is a lot that can go wrong. Very few web pages provide enough information on this, and this page is no exception. THe web pages that DO provide information on what can go wrong are usually fairly full of hyperbolye becasue the person has learned the hard way and is trying to make a point. Unfortunately that tends to make people dismiss it. That isn't what they want to hear. They want the rosy everything goes right picture. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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Steve Burrows whittled these words: Are there any good sites that tell you what to do once your dog is pregnant and also what to do once she goes into labour? Also the immediate care of the pups once born. I don't know of any websites that have sufficient information to keep the bitch safe. There aren't any, of course :-). Even highly experienced breeders who are working with first rate theriogenologists (vets specializing in reproduction) lose bitches & puppies on occasion. But here's the best site I know about breeding for the beginner: http://www.learntobreed.com HTH, Dianne |
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Pregnancy Group: rec.pets.dogs.misc Date: Thu, Mar 31, 2005, 3:53pm (EST+5) From: On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 05:42:54 -0500 I'm bAck wIth my Fav4ite =A0 Midis whittled these words: Pregnancy Group: rec.pets.dogs.misc Date: Thu, Mar 31, 2005, 1:08am (EST+6) From: (Steve=A0Burrows) Are there any good sites that tell you what to do once your dog is pregnant and also what to do once she goes into labour? Also the immediate care of the pups once born. many thanks Check this out. http://www.rottie-l.org/pregnant.html Yup - It is a good try, but not nearly enough to recognize trouble early enough to head it off. I'm not going to slam it because it is a reasonable try. But it isn't nearly detailed enough in the pre-whelping information and cautions. It is highly targeted toward the one breed. No complaint, that is what the page is about, but the issues and risks differ significantly with size and conformation. THere is a lot missing in emphasis regarding how critical it is to be present at whleping. Experienced knowledgable caring breeders do not leave the bitch unsupervised close to whelping. So so is the route to dead puppies or a dead bitch. Birthing is highly hazardous in nature, and our modifications of the dog have made it more so. It may be a natural process but there is a lot that can go wrong. Very few web pages provide enough information on this, and this page is no exception. THe web pages that DO provide information on what can go wrong are usually fairly full of hyperbolye becasue the person has learned the hard way and is trying to make a point. Unfortunately that tends to make people dismiss it. That isn't what they want to hear. They want the rosy everything goes right picture. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ Well then maybe more people should know abot this disease called bucellosis & what happens if a female dog gets pregnant by a male og who has it & how once that female dog has those puppies which are born deormed & dead that she's a carrier & spreads it around? I found that out in the 1960's when my un neutured dog got 3 dogs pregant & all 3 dogs had dead deformed pups. About 5 years ago I wrote to an online vet & told him about it & he's the one who told me. Back then I didn't have my own money & my ex husband wouldn't think about paying for spays or shots. People forget about that disease or don't know about it. http://search.bay.webtv.net/Search.a...TVXML&v=3D1&x= =3D26&y=3D14&c=3DUS&q=3Dburcellosis |
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My suggestion is to invest in a book called The Dog Owners Home
Veterinary Handbook by Carlsen and Giffen and read the whole thing concentrating on the chapters of current interest to you. I also suggest that you find a mentor in your breed who can help you AND find a vet who will be available to you whenever you might need help. Have a good sized bank account to handle emergencies too... |
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