Swollen ankels

[jigsaw 11,809]

I spotted the bitch this morning had swollen feet,fluid build up,took her for a short walk and rang my greyhound trainer mate..He told me it's a common thing,and to stand her in cold water with salt in it.....she has 11 days roughly to go before puping,and I'd prefer if there were no problems before hand of any sorts....anyone ever come across this situation before?

Edited August 12, 2019 by jigsaw

[Elchapo 3,089]

Ouch ,, looks uncomfortable that hope all is well with her 

[rooster cogburn 68]

your greyhound trainers 100% right , I have had a few greyhound brood bitches do the same, dont worry, And if i remember rightly one of my wifes also had this complaint when she was in pup lol.

[jigsaw 11,809]

Yeah,he told me it's a common thing with greyhounds,he knows his stuff and has had some of the best dogs through his hands,so I trust him...lol

[thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,480]

It’s quiet common in all types of dogs towards the end of pregnancy , it’s the weight of the pups putting more pressure on the joints 

[thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,480]

I can understand standing in cold water to reduce inflammation but what is the salt going to do ? 

[Black neck 15,156]

1 hour ago, thefensarefarbutistillgo said:

I can understand standing in cold water to reduce inflammation but what is the salt going to do ? 

Mek it taste Berra 

[thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,480]

Do you put salt in your tea instead of sugar , I don’t think the dog is suppose to drink it aswell , p.s I know your only joking or do I 

[C.green 3,203]

If its a natural reaction id be very tempted not to try and reduce the swelling. Bitches body is reacting that way for a reason. If all seems fine otherwise let nature take its course.

[Aussie Whip 3,819]

Pregnancy knocks the hell out of some bitches,others glide through it.Same with people,light exercise helps.

[jigsaw 11,809]

7 hours ago, thefensarefarbutistillgo said:

I can understand standing in cold water to reduce inflammation but what is the salt going to do ? 

he was saying the salt be good for the skin and a bit of a disinfectant,he did tell me it wasnt really necessary but it be no harm to add it lol...

[jigsaw 11,809]

i will be glad when all this is over ,im not the best at breeding pups,..well ive rarely done it so i proceed with caution and trepidation ...luckily i know the daughter,son and wife will take over the whole show and halt the work will be done before i even get home from work lol

[Black neck 15,156]

6 hours ago, thefensarefarbutistillgo said:

Do you put salt in your tea instead of sugar , I don’t think the dog is suppose to drink it aswell , p.s I know your only joking or do I 

The Scottish lads eat porridge what's got salt in it 

[poxon 5,555]

I’m sure it’ll be all good mate your doing the right thing helping make her comfortable as you can. All the best wi the pups Your be getting ready to bang as much grub down her as you can she looks a fine build bitch them hungry little beans will have her looking like a rspca case in no time hope it’s all a smooth birthing fella An look forward to seeing to pup pictures  

[sandymere 8,260]

Usually just hormonal changes mean that sodium is retained so fluid is increased and it has to go somewhere so lowest point or the expanding uterus can reduce outflow to femoral veins causing a bit of a backlog. *8 pups was it  

Edited August 12, 2019 by sandymere