We have a lil 2yr old bitch w/prolapse.Been doing a lot of research n coming up w/many different answers... Any n all help will b greatly appreciated. Vet said to have her fixed.We're hoping not to have to go that route as she is looking very promising. Thanx in advance
No way would I spay a bitch for prolapse.
Another thing to remember, is most prolapses lessen with each successive heat cycle until they go away.
But if your bitch is good, I sure wouldn't let a prolapse stop me from using her.
Good luck,
Jack
I have had to deal with this issue a lot lately. Seems a particular stud may have thrown it.
U got a pic?
Is it prolapse or a hyperplasia?
Is this her first time prolapsing and which heat is this for her? (1st? 2nd? 3rd?...)
Does the line have a history of it and did other litter mates do the same?
If something shows you that it may be hereditary....Consider having that around and dealing with it again vs cutting your losses.
This the 2nd time.the 1st time was just swelling n thus is her 4th heat.not sure bout her siblings but I will try to find out...my buddy has her in Cali n he said it was prolapse...thnx fr the info guys really appreciate it...
First have him read the difference here. It's reoccurring. That's an issue I personally don't want to deal with . http://www.wvc.vetsuite.com/Template...nt.aspx?Id=519
Thanx bro great info.I will pass that on
Originally Posted by CA Jack
Interesting. i didnt know that.
The prolapse is simply an exaggerated response to the estrogen of the heat cycle.
The flesh around the vulva is "supposed" to swell a bit when the bitch is in heat, but in a prolapse or hyperplasia bitch, the swelling response is markedly exaggerated ... and can sometimes look like a brain is hanging out of a bitch's cooter
Oftentimes, this exaggerated response lessens with each successive heat cycle. My Super Red bitch, for example, had a full prolapse her first heat ... but by her 3rd heat, she was almost normal in her swelling ... and by her last she just looked like any other bitch in full-blown heat.
I realize some bitches may never get back to normal, but if the bitch is a really good animal, then I personally wouldn't mind dealing with the issue. All a prolapse bitch needs is a clean above-ground pen (which is where I keep all my bitches anyway, when they're in heat), and maybe an AI breeding to get her to take if a male can't get in there (and an AI breeding is easier and faster than a normal breeding also).
So, really, there is not much of an inconvenience, that I see, so I personally don't have a problem with it.
Jack
Little tip to add. Putting sugar on the prolapse and gently squeezing it will pull fluid from it through osmosis. Squeeze gently. U will see the excess fluid absorb into a paper towel. This can decrease the swelling and cause the swollen tissue to recede faster. Do it once or twice a day and keep moist (I use aquaphor). You may need a cone. We had a bitch chew a hole in her uterus have it such back in and she started to bleed out. Bummer.
I also keep my bitches in heat in above ground pens.Feeling a lot better bout the situation thank for the help.
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