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Feb 22, 2010, 2:47 AM
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Re: [ACC] THE JOYS OF BEAGLING 2 (Breeding and Welphing)
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C-sections:
C-sections are always the last resort, and are sometimes unavoidable, like if two pups try to come out at once, or the puppies are too large to pass through, or if Dam is just too exhausted to carry on after failing to pass puppies. There are a wide variety of problems you may be confronted with. Keep your Vet posted of progress. Do NOT hesitate to call the Vet if you have questions. You are dealing with life and death and it is better to take all precautions. Do not feel guilty calling on your Vet several times if you are unsure what to do (best bring the Dam to the Vets place). He is the professional. On Day 58 you should also start taking Dams temp 3 times per day. A Dams temp will drop from the normal 38.6° to around 36.7°Cdegrees when the first stage of labor begins. Hard labor usually begins within 24 hours of this temp drop.
As soon as you know your Dam is in pre-labor, it is wise to contact your Vet to make sure he is on call. There are so many scenarios. In case of anything out of the ordinary, consult your Vet. This section is here to let you know, that you can have 6 different litters, and be given 6 different scenarios. Some books say do not let your pup have heavy contractions for more than ˝ hour without producing a pup, some say 3 hours. Some say 4. Each Whelping is different. You cannot put time limits on, as every situation is different. You must study, and know the warning signs of problems and there are many. If something doesn't seem right, contact your Vet. ""Sooner is Better than Later""
Even after the whelping is finished, problems can come. A new Mom, may have doubts about these puppy things, especially if she had a hard whelping. The faster you get all the pups nursing the better. They will get the needed colostrums, and the Dam will produce hormones that will actually turn her into a better loving mom. Keep her fluids up, and give her a bowl of warm broth. Some puppies do not take to nursing, BE PREPARED to be up around the clock. Feeding a slow starting puppy that just will not nurse. Have Canine Puppy milk replacer on hand. Hand feeding one puppy happens, but the worst one must prepare for is feeding an orphaned litter.
Are you Prepared to do this as a breeder ?????????? There are so many questions to ask yourself before you breed your Dam, as very frequently things go wrong, and being prepared and educated can save your Dam and puppies lives.
 Premature delivery: Pups born before day 58, have a low survival rate, as the lungs are not developed.
(This post was edited by ACC on Feb 22, 2010, 3:04 AM)
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