Expert: Marie Peppers / The Boston Terrier Lady - 6/19/2008

Question
QUESTION: okay heres my question. I have a 2 year old male. I was contacted by a friend to see if i would allow her 1.5 year old breed with my male. I agreed. This is my question she came to joing us last night.this being both of their first time at mating. He took to her and she willing allowed. HOWEVER Nearing the end of their buisness he seemed to remove hisself and therefore didnt become tied. He seemed wore out and i seperated them for the night. THis morning shes eager again and he simply isnt interested. Can you explain maybe why? Also after he drooled like mad. He still is drooling a bit. I have never done this and the owner of th efemale has never done this eaither. They get along great it just appears hes no longer interested. Any advice? Oh i have her till sat.....should i continue to keep her or send her home? I dont want to stress eaither of them out. THANKS so much for your help and advice!

ANSWER: Hello:  Give your boy some Vitamin E ( 200 IU.  per day)   - Contine this for 1 week or a little more.  It can help to gain his energy and interest.

Once your female gets pregnant, she can have 150 IU of vitamin E per day... Talk to the vet about this.  It will help her to not have a miscarriage.

Keep the gal for another week if possible.  Tell your friend you are giving Vit E to the boy and will give them a 24 hr rest.

BEST Wishes

OH, The kids should be on NuVET Plus
Tell your friend about this:
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html

I can send a sample taste test if you would like..
Just e-mail me from the site above.


Thanks for your Question

Marie

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QUESTION: Oh thanks so much I will give my boy the vitamin e as you suggested and have placed a call into mom of the female to ofcourse discuss your suggestion with her. Not my dog so i need her okay. the other question is this.....this afternoon they again hooked up HOWEVER still didn't become "tied" if you will.... wondering does a dog NEED to be tied for a pregnancy to be a possibility?.....I have heard yes and no but i would prefer to know from someone who has experience in this situation. Thanks so much......

Answer
Hi :  He needs (1 )200 IUs per day ...( vit E comes in IU doses)

As for the tie, well, the answer is yes and no... It depends how long the interaction was.  You never know...
Sorry that I can't help more on this.

Just give them some time.

BEST of luck
Have Fun!!!!


Marie