Lower Back Manipulation - North East

[DanRaistrick 53]

I've got 2 years and 2 months old Deerhound Greyhound x Irish Greyhound who hasn't yet had a season. I've read that some bitches may need their lower backs manipulating to allow them to come into season so i was wondering if anybody has experienced this and was it successful?

 

I'm based in Co Durham so if anybody could recommend somebody relatively local who knows what they're doing it would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers,

 

Dan

[thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,897]

Why do you want her to come in season, I'd be glad if my bitch hadn't come in season for 2 years

[MickC 1,825]

The working seasons just started ,I wouldn't want a working bitch in pup/heat when she could be out working,if you want pups I'd try and get them in the Summer. Also a lot of the time pups born mid season will then also come in heat mid season as adults.The breeding of your bitch is also known for some to be slow to mature and she is still young , Id just work her and leave her to mature and she will come in when she's ready.

 

Sp

Edited October 31, 2014 by MickC

[DanRaistrick 53]

I wasn't planning on getting it done before the season as we've got plenty of work to do. Just wanted to give it a try and see if it helps her cycle regularly as up to now with her not showing any signs of coming in I was concerned there may be some problems with her internally, and rather than spend £300-400 for tests and scans etc I thought id try the cheaper option first.

 

I haven't got plans as such to breed her, although some good friends have said if I was ever to breed her they would like pups. She's a very capable bitch coming on very well and if she makes the grade there may be a possibility of breeding her to keep a pup or two back in a couple of years once she has fully proven herself.

 

Cheers

[TOMO 29,479]

Had lurchers not have there first season till 3 year old,,,,,and what a blessing that is ,,,I've herd greyhound men talking about bitches that are kept very fit,,,not come in season till they finished racing 5-6 year old....

 

And I've found with my dogs once the season is over and they start getting fat,,,they come in season....

 

Basically stop worrying about ,,,,lots of dogs don't have a season till there 2 years old

[arcticgun 4,548]

As she a mix of two larger breeds I'd assume she take a lot longer than most lurchers to fully mature I would. It be overly worried about her not cycling just yet if eager she breaks February or March

[DanRaistrick 53]

Thanks for the replies lads. Think i'm best off waiting another year and just seeing if she comes in naturally then, like I say im in no rush whatsoever to breed her. Just I was getting quite worried that if there was an internal issue it may cause her health problems in the future, but from what you's are saying and what ive read on the internet its likely that she may just be slow to mature with having the large breeds in her. I'd also read that Irish Greys in particular can

be late to come in

[sandymere 8,263]

As above likely just time and a bit of condition and how the feck can spinal manipulation bring on a season?

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/questions-and-answers-about-chiropractic-the-bottom-line/

 

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/chiropractic-a-summary-of-concerns/

 

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?s=chiropractor

Edited November 6, 2014 by sandymere

[DanRaistrick 53]

Something to do with slight misalignment of the lower discs which can trap nerves which regulate ovulation - don't quote me on it though im not a vet.

 

I'd just read in a fair few places that this had been the cause of a bitch not coming into heat (especially larger running dogs) and the manipulation had sorted it right out.

 

Cheers

[sandymere 8,263]

I should in read different places spinal manipulation can help non serous lower back pain in humans, its about equal to massage, pain killers, rest etc. Likely it releases muscle spasms. If discs were protruding onto the spinal nerve it would have an effect on lower limbs etc in mild cases like sciatica major one paralysis, ovulation is hormonal which is a completely different system is. Bit like blaming a blocked fuel line for the heater not working.

Regards Sandy.

Edited November 7, 2014 by sandymere