We just had a litter (Jan 3rd) that the bitch was on Day 66 from her first breeding and Day 62 from her last one. She had had a litter last year (when she was still owned by my mentor/friend) that was born on day 65 from the breeding. The timeline is actually 58-67 days from CONCEPTION (NOT the breeding) with the average being approx 63 days.
You really should've been taking her temp thru this. Hopefully you have. I had a female that went thru all the temp drops, every indication that she would go on day 63 according to the temp. Next morning spiked back up. Knew it wasn't supposed to do that this late in the game. Ended up having to do an emergency c-section after doing target testing and found out she was actually in labor, but had uterine inertia. Puppies feet were in the birth canal and no contractions. So just be careful and WATCH her closely.
FINALLY had those pups! On the 5th I took her into the vet to make sure that nothing bad was going on that might be preventing her going into 2nd stage labor. She was fine, however because she has never had very large litters and has big pups the vet was worried that if we left the pups in too much longer that they would get too big to deliver without a C Section. He gave her a steriod shot that would induce labor within 24 hours. Almost at the 24 hour mark she starting having pups - big ones too, the smallest was 588 grams, the largest was 688 grams (and that was not getting them weighted until the following day); 6 - 3 boys and 3 girls.
I have never heard of giving a steriod shot to induce labor and neither had any of the breeders that I talked with, but boy does it work like a charm. When he checked her the day before she hadn't even dialated the size of his fingers!
Is it wise to used oxitoxin for labor? Is it okay to give it everytime during labor? Is 1-11/2 cc be the right dose for a GSD? Shall I give the 1st shot after the 1st delivery?
we never use Oxytoxin to induce labor, and it's only used as a "clean out" shot when we think she's done, to assist making sure all placentas are pushed out, or if there is an extremely prolonged period between pups. Improper timing of an Oxy shot can rupture a bitch's uterus and can end up killing both her and the pups. It should not be administered unless advised by a veterinarian if you're not experienced with it and it's usage.
I agree with Mike on this one.. I haven't had to use oxytocin in years.. If your bitch is in good shape and fed a good diet.. she shouldn't have a problem whelping. Before giving an oxytocin shot.. take the dog for a walk..(bring a towel in case a pup decides to come) or have the pups nurse.. both are good ways to get contractions going.. if you are not experienced.. don't YOU give the shot at all.. can be devastating.. so many people use it to much..they think there are no bad effects.. it is a very POWERFUL drug and should not be used lightly.
Hi Cathi
i would like to know what shot your vet was giving your female. The describtion of the ingredient or the brand name. I know this method with cows there you can determine exatly
With the oxytocin given in advance before the female start labour can cause very bad uterus cramps and rupture,so NEVER to use to induce the labour.
Same during the labour ,it needs to be given carefully. I take my females out of the whelpingbox after a longer break inbetween the puppies and watch them afterwards,then i decide if it might be needed to get a oxcytocin shot. But there s no need to use it in general.Nursing the puppys release also oxytocin in the females body.
Caulophyllum is very good homeopatic stuff to use after the puppys are all born to help the utererus to clean and it supports the milkproduction.
Bye Jutta
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