Dog Care Guide

Increased Sexual Drive and Weak Labor Contractions

Increased sexual orientation toward the other gender occurs mainly in male dogs. This condition is considered mostly an inherited trait

Symptoms

The affected animal frequently whines and urges the owner to let it go outside. Once outside the dog seeks the scent- of a female, whether she is in heat or not If a female is accessible, the dog will try to mount her at all cost.

Another expression of the problem is for the dog to get into the habit of licking his penile area continually, which frequently leads to painful irritations and inflammations Eventually the dog might refuse food. If the condition affects a female dog, the animal usually expresses it by trying to mount any human leg that walks in her way.

Causes

Most conditions of this type are hereditary-Self-Help

- Home Remedies

There is no remedy for an increased sexual drive. The focus must be placed on the regulation of hormone function and production.

For female dogs administer Hormel drops two to three times each day. Male dogs should receive Platinum C 200 drops once each week.

If continued licking has caused additional inflammation of the penis or prepuce, apply a cleansing rinse with Calendula essence.

- Bach Flowers

Mustard will lift the spirits of a depressed patient, while vine is indicated for the more tyrannical one.

When to Consult a Veterinarian

Get professional advice if your home treatments do not control the excessive sexual behavior of your pet.

What to Expect

High potentate’s homeopathic remedies will be employed to lower the sexual response pattern.

Preventive and Convalescent Care

If you have dig time, play with your dog and offer as much distraction as possible.

If you have a female dog in heat, it would be best to curb exposures to males as much as possible.

A dog who tries to mount human legs should be discouraged by consistent correction that teaches the animal not to exercise this behaviour!

Weak Labour Contractions

Uterine contractions are the beginning of the birthing process.

Symptoms

Contractions might be underway for several hours, yet no pup has emerged. This is usually a sign of an acute problem. The cause may be uterine inertia, i.e., insufficiently strong contractions to expel the pup. You may find your bitch in an exceedingly weak condition.

Causes

Most cases of uterine inertia are caused by hormonal disorders.

Self-Help

Important: The suggested medications are to be used only for the immediate emergency situation until you have reached a healthcare professional. These remedies are not adequate as treatments.

- Home Remedies

Caulophyllum C30 and Secale-cornutum C30 should be given every thirty minutes. Change from one to the other remedy every half hour. This medication will restimulate the labor contractions.

- Bach Flowers

If your pet is very weak, give her hornbeam and olive. After the pups are delivered give her walnut.

When to Consult a Veterinarian

Get help immediately from a veterinarian trained in holistic techniques.

What to Expect

Homeopathic single remedies will be selected to remove the birthing obstacles If the medications are not effective, the bitch will be prepared for a caesarean section by a veterinarian.

Preventive and Convalescent Care

If you are dealing with an animal that has had previous birthing problems it would be advisable that you have a professional check the animal from time to time during the pregnancy.

Dec 01, 2009 | 1 | Dog Health