Pregnant German Shepherd Bleeding? - Page 2

most likely from stress (no other health issues found and vet said it sometimes happens?) we have another female here, that she does not get along with and they constantly pick on each other if not separated! they both get along with my elderly female , but the two younger ones(age 2 and 3 years) have got into some nasty fights with each other! i once had to actually pry the youngest ones mouth open with my bare hands, while she was clamped down on the this females neck (i don't recommend most people doing this), but all my dogs do see me as Alfa and she did release! it makes it hard, as they are all inside dogs. I have to rotate on potty breaks and from rooms in the house to keep things calm. Feeding time, they have there own areas,as well. they are not aggressive with people (but do make it obvious, that they will protect if someone new comes to the house....till i say it's ok and they lay down) they just have a problem with each other! I'm also wondering maybe it could be due to the fact i was giving her vitamin C? I read, that some humans take vitamin C to abort unwanted pregnancy, but not sure if it may have the same effect on a canine? (thought i was doing something good and would help with cartilage) but vet said, sometimes there is no answers as to why. :(

I give Vitamin C to older dogs to help with mobility and arthritis but not sure I would give it to a pregnant dog. How much were you giving her?

Barb

was giving her 2000 mg. of  Vit C

also, that is NOT in one dose! Was given 2x's a day = A.m and P.m.

being 1000 mg in the morning and 1000 mg at night

Im sure your aware that dogs produce their own Vitamin C. I usually wont supplement it unless I think it will do some good. Other than what you stated, why else did you think it was a good idea? 2000 mg a day is a bit much imo as she could also be getting vitamin c through food sources thus raising her levels to way over what you were feeding. Other than the chewable kind (and even then) can cause stomach issues. Just because its a good vitamin doesnt mean all dogs need or benefit from it.

The only way to know is to breed her back and see what happens. If she aborts again, spay her and take her out of your breeding program.

Actually, i did not know dogs produced there own vit. C, until just recently (after doing much deeper research/after her loss) I only knew C was good for joint health and thought it would do good for the unborn pups as well. I will NEVER do it again, as I fear that it may have contributed to her absorption. Though it may not have been the cause......I wish not to chance it again! I do plan to try again with her, as she has had 1 litter a year ago, that turned out fabulious( The owners are most pleased) however if another problem arises from this next breeding, yes she will be retired/fixed (yet will ALWAYS stay with us) 

Sorry to hear. Do a Cervical culture and treat her so she will be clean and ready for next time you decide to breed her...good luck

Thanks for the information .  Good luck on your next breeding.

Reduce the stress of your pack by managing it better. Your bitches shouldn't be fighting! If you cannot get them to stop fighting (thru your leadership and training) then you must keep them separated. Kept in completely separate parts of the house, the pregnant female shouldn't even see the dog that fights with her.

Before you breed her again, check her for any type of vaginal/uterine infection (complete blood panel and more) and GET YOUR PACK UNDER CONTROL. A stressed bitch will overproduce stress hormones and this will affect the puppy's physical development and temperament.