LGD puppies in Katy.

[cassie]

I like to have my dogs fairly mature before they are spayed, but it is best to spay them before their first heat. Doing so goes a long way toward preventing mammary tumors.

 

[cassie]

Really not a lot at this point unless you know of a good breast cream for the bitch? Don't want to pison the pups or I'd use 'Bag Balm' like I did with my babes...of course, I had time to wash it off before nursing. JS

There are some udder creams available that are a lot better than Bag Balm. They are absorbed right into the skin and are not greasy or smelly. The are also the best hand cream made.

 

[cassie]

I am against spaying until at least 2 years of age, and after that Its up to you if you want to or not. I'm not a crazy spay and neuter person. That stuff is dumb, science proves its better for you to leave your pets intact until they are matured,

for the boobie cream, idk LOL

The trouble with waiting until two years is the risk of breast cancer. If you spay before the first heat the risk of mammary tumors goes way down. I lost two dogs to breast cancer and it wasn't fun.

 

[Lil Biddie]

Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions. I would've replied sooner, but my laptop decided to quit and I've had a time getting this old desktop up and running!
Momma Lola is using as much stealth as possible around the pups so as not to wake them up. I remember those days with my own babies!
(and needing breast cream!) They're almost a month old and I'll post pics once I figure out Win 10. (Don't hold yer breath!) I took them in for a check up when they were 16 days old since I needed to have Lola's ears rechecked. She'd gotten a yeast infection that got out of hand, but wasn't able to be treated until the pups were born. She's cleared up and they were really tickled at how fat and sassy the puppies were. I have an appointment for another dog to have her annual dental cleaning next week, so will take the pups in to be weighed again then. They're all eating softened puppy chow regularly, so the nursing doesn't last as long, nor as frequently.

 

[Lil Biddie]

Puppy pics. I'm not adept with this so bear with me.
Ok, that file is invalid. Crap. This does not bode well for me making a Craigslist posting!
I'll try another one.
Shoot. Idk what to do.
I'll be back when I figure it out.

 

[Lil Biddie]

I managed to get one in the gallery.

 

[Lil Biddie]

I just want to reiterate that this was NOT a planned breeding. And, that this dogs 'Heat cycle' is not typical. I have to wonder if it's LGD breed specific? Not likely, but totally understandable... wouldn't want wolves to breed with the Guardians.
Anyhoo.... I smelt a smell today. Put the girl in lockdown with the puppies.
No bleeding, but a bit of flirtation with a neutered male and the intact male across the fence whining.....
No signs or indications of a heat cycle until HELLO.
So, Karen, take your lectures back to those uninitiated and quit insulting the rest.
OR, take your agenda back where it belongs. Not in the LGD Forums.

 

[LaFleche]

Puppy pics. I'm not adept with this so bear with me.
Ok, that file is invalid. Crap. This does not bode well for me making a Craigslist posting!
I'll try another one.
Shoot. Idk what to do.
I'll be back when I figure it out.

Your pictures might be too big for the upload, so try to reduce their size and post again.

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

We had bought are puppy neutered at 8 weeks of age and he did great.

 

[LaFleche]

We had bought are puppy neutered at 8 weeks of age and he did great.

I am wondering how a responsible veterinarian will be able to account for this.