A little tip for those of you expecting a litter.... MUST DO...

[carmen in nj]

this was shared in one of the big breeding groups I belong to.. I could be a life saver..
I gave it to the girls as soon as they were born..

"Benebac, given at birth and every day until strong. studies have shown that a lot of so called "fading puppies" actually are starving to death because they aren't born w/ sufficient normal intestinal flora. if they don't need it, it can't hurt. if they do, it's a life saver!!"

[Suze225]

Thank you so much for this advice. I just ordered some on ebay! I HOPE we get it before she whelps!!!!!!! Says by the 2nd. Cuttin it very very close.

Ok I see they sell this at Petsmart. Might just have to take a drive to petsmart tomorrow!!!!!!! I have been researching Fading puppy and it sounds too awful!!!

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

this was shared in one of the big breeding groups I belong to.. I could be a life saver..
I gave it to the girls as soon as they were born..

"Benebac, given at birth and every day until strong. studies have shown that a lot of so called "fading puppies" actually are starving to death because they aren't born w/ sufficient normal intestinal flora. if they don't need it, it can't hurt. if they do, it's a life saver!!"

It is the second thing I give each newborn....The first thing that goes into their mouths is .01cc Dr.Millers Pet Nurti-Drops..it stimulates their sucking reflex and it stimulates them to nurse. Then they get the Benebac.

[carmen in nj]

I just started using the benebac a couple of litters ago but now I never deliver a litter without my trio of tubes...
I give them the Nurse mate ASAP, then the benebac, and for the mama's I always have Oral cal plus handy ..

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[Suze225]

What do you dose a newborn??????

[carmen in nj]

the benebac 1/4 to 1/2g I am doing it on day 1,3,5,7

[Suze225]

I ordered some, but think I will just run over to petsmart and get some more.........just in case we go a few days early!

[carmen in nj]

Great, I have so many good tips and notes from my breeding groups, but is so hard to get the time to sit and type all of them, LOL, i only go thru them when i am expecting or have a litter.., also another good tip is liver, I give my girls a liver paste with her kibble at least 2 times a week.. I buy it, boil it in a bit of water cut it and pass it thru the blender and refrigerate that paste, then I add about 2 teaspoons to her kibble twice a week.. same with cottage cheese.
hugs,

[Breny]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

this was shared in one of the big breeding groups I belong to.. I could be a life saver..
I gave it to the girls as soon as they were born..

"Benebac, given at birth and every day until strong. studies have shown that a lot of so called "fading puppies" actually are starving to death because they aren't born w/ sufficient normal intestinal flora. if they don't need it, it can't hurt. if they do, it's a life saver!!"

Very interesting. I keep it on hand at all times but to be honest I rarely use it. Thanks for the tip!

[Breny]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

Great, I have so many good tips and notes from my breeding groups, but is so hard to get the time to sit and type all of them, LOL, i only go thru them when i am expecting or have a litter.., also another good tip is liver, I give my girls a liver paste with her kibble at least 2 times a week.. I buy it, boil it in a bit of water cut it and pass it thru the blender and refrigerate that paste, then I add about 2 teaspoons to her kibble twice a week.. same with cottage cheese.
hugs,

Can you PM me some of your breeding groups? I am in a great yahoo one but I always say if you breed a litter you can never know too much. I am always reading trying to learn as much as possible. Each litter is always like the first time.

[carmen in nj]

Breny , I will as soon as I get a chance to sit for a bit, I just got home from DMV, had to renew my license and I let my son with the pups, so now I have to cook him dinner to take with him..LOL, I am doing a load of pee pads and the list goes ON...LOL
hugs..

[Suze225]

Carmen..........is the bene bac still beneficial if started on day 2 or 3 of life. My local stores do not carry this. I got some coming from ebay but maybe won't be here until tues. Not sure we will make it thbat long. What do you think.

[carmen in nj]

I would think is ok, better late than never, and according to the breeding group is good at anytime. my Delilah had a pudding like stool this morning and I gave her a dose of benebac and her after dinner stool was perfect, I think she ate one too many placentas, she ate 3 , I usually only let them eat 2, but the last baby she decided to have her standing and she landed in my hands so i did all the ripping of the bag and rubbing with the towel and she ate the placenta very quick.

[Suze225]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

I would think is ok, better late than never, and according to the breeding group is good at anytime. my Delilah had a pudding like stool this morning and I gave her a dose of benebac and her after dinner stool was perfect, I think she ate one too many placentas, she ate 3 , I usually only let them eat 2, but the last baby she decided to have her standing and she landed in my hands so i did all the ripping of the bag and rubbing with the towel and she ate the placenta very quick.

Those girls can be quick with those placentas.

Red raspberry tea?? I have heard you mention this before.....does this work like it does in humans?? Strengthen contractions??? Do you prepare it the same as you would for people?? When do you give it and so on.

I may have to run to the store and see if they carry it. Do you find it in the normal tea section or the natural health section of the store??

[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by Suze225

Those girls can be quick with those placentas.

Red raspberry tea?? I have heard you mention this before.....does this work like it does in humans?? Strengthen contractions??? Do you prepare it the same as you would for people?? When do you give it and so on.

I may have to run to the store and see if they carry it. Do you find it in the normal tea section or the natural health section of the store??

I know she was so quick, I thought she would choke , she swallow it so fast.., and yes, the Red rapsberry LEAF tea, works wonderful, if you do a search here you might find all the post of us talking about it, I ALWAYS have a box here in the house. I have helped many breeders with just a cup of the tea..
so girl go get yourself a BOX of it.. as soon as my girl is in stage 3 I give her half a cup of the tea, and then after is over the other half, then again half cup the next morning and last half a cup that night, you will remember me, It helps clean the insides in case of any debries and help with milk production also, and specially if she whelps during the night and no oxytocin is available. my grocery store has it in the isle with all the teas.
hugs,
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