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by Saging on 15 October 2012 - 12:10
Was quite sad 3 days ago when my German shepherd gave birth & the puppy died. But was more surprised to see a head dangling from her vagina today! Naturally the pup is already been dead cause it had been 3 days. It took us 45 min to help her bring it out. I wonder what could have caused the 3 days interval?
by supakamario on 15 October 2012 - 12:10
u said puppy, then puppy. your dog only had 2 pups?
by Sunsilver on 15 October 2012 - 13:10
One or two puppies is rather unusual with a GSD litter. My understanding is the puppies actually produce hormones that trigger labour. If there are only one or two, often the pregnancy goes on too long, because the signals aren't there or aren't strong enough to start labour. Also, with all that room in the uterus, and with getting all the nutrients that uusually have to be shared between 6 or 8 puppies, the pups were likely extra big, which meant the bitch had trouble getting them out..
You should take her to the vet IMMEDIATELY, because she is at high risk for getting an infection from having those dead puppies inside her. There could even be more in there still.
You also should read up about the birth process in GSDs, so next time you will know what to watch for, and when to call the vet. If the bitch goes longer than 3 hours between pups, I'd be taking her to the vet for help. It also is a very good idea to have oxytocin, on hand, an hormome tha can help stimulate labour contractions. You can also help her get out a largish pup by running her up and down stairs, or walking her around outside.
How long was her pregnancy? The average is 58 to 63 days from time of mating.
Most experienced breeders have an x-ray done shortly before the due date, so they will have an idea of how many pups to expect. It may also help spot problems, like an extra-large pup, or a pup blocking the birth canal.
If you are going to breed, you need to take it very seriously. Find yourself a good reproductive vet, because most vets these days know very little about the canine birth process. My friend found that out the hard way when she started breeding, and lost 3 puppies that likely could have been saved if she'd had more help from the vet.
Health testing needs to be done on both the sire and dam (hip and elbow x-rays at a minimum), and you need to SERIOUSLY ask yourself, "Is this mating going to better the breed, or am I just producing nice pets, which may wind up in the shelter?"
You should take her to the vet IMMEDIATELY, because she is at high risk for getting an infection from having those dead puppies inside her. There could even be more in there still.
You also should read up about the birth process in GSDs, so next time you will know what to watch for, and when to call the vet. If the bitch goes longer than 3 hours between pups, I'd be taking her to the vet for help. It also is a very good idea to have oxytocin, on hand, an hormome tha can help stimulate labour contractions. You can also help her get out a largish pup by running her up and down stairs, or walking her around outside.
How long was her pregnancy? The average is 58 to 63 days from time of mating.
Most experienced breeders have an x-ray done shortly before the due date, so they will have an idea of how many pups to expect. It may also help spot problems, like an extra-large pup, or a pup blocking the birth canal.
If you are going to breed, you need to take it very seriously. Find yourself a good reproductive vet, because most vets these days know very little about the canine birth process. My friend found that out the hard way when she started breeding, and lost 3 puppies that likely could have been saved if she'd had more help from the vet.
Health testing needs to be done on both the sire and dam (hip and elbow x-rays at a minimum), and you need to SERIOUSLY ask yourself, "Is this mating going to better the breed, or am I just producing nice pets, which may wind up in the shelter?"
by beetree on 15 October 2012 - 13:10
Next time? 
Good grief.
Good grief.by Sunsilver on 15 October 2012 - 13:10
Yeah, well, he/she didn't get any live pups this time, so you sorta have to assume... 
It's better to educate than drive someone away with harsh words.
It's better to educate than drive someone away with harsh words.
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