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Running behind the lure with post seasonal MILK
Robynne Black Australia (Verified User) Posts 1449 Dogs 20 / Races 0 17 Mar 2016 10:32
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ok Trainers , I have a question which I have been meaning to ask for over a week now. We all know that running behind the lure with post seasonal milk can cause problems. I need to know what those problems are and if they are irreversible or is damage forever please. A pup I have had away has been trialing and come home with milk , and I am unsure of the consequences. Please don't just say yes I heard it was bad, I need some proper guidance with this please. thank you in advance to anyone who can help.
Robynne
Sandro Bechini Australia (Verified User) Posts 19488 Dogs 15268 / Races 1856 17 Mar 2016 10:48
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Robynne
One thing I do know is that the effects of her season and subsequent production of milk reduces iron levels in the bitch
Galloping her under pressure will only stress the bitch out and diminish her immune system
She won't recover from her gallops as well as you would like and injuries could take longer to get over as her body can't repair as quickly.
I would get her blood tested first before putting her behind the lure or in full work
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 17 Mar 2016 11:39
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Robynne, the actual milk period usually lasts for about 9 weeks, which starts about 3 weeks after the season has finished. During this time, I'm pretty sure that it is prolactin that is produced, which tends to soften the muscles in preparation for any impending pregnancy, and birth. During this time, the bitch should not be raced, as with the softening of the muscles, damage can be caused to them. They also do not run well on the clock. You can calculate the time frame, and when she is getting close to the end of the cycle, check her teats and see if there is any fluid left in them. The last ones to clear up are usually the last two back ones. If you hold off from running her on the track, and just let her free gallop on her own, if she wants to, until her milk has completely cleared up, she should be fine.
Robynne Black Australia (Verified User) Posts 1449 Dogs 20 / Races 0 17 Mar 2016 18:30
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Hi Sandro and Carole, Thanks for your replies however I'm unsure if you read my post as I intended it. I know how to treat a bitch regarding exercise during this time.
The pup came home with milk , after breaking in and trialing behind the lure. She was given to me so I don't even know when her season was , I do know her times are shocking. I am asking about if there is long term damage, as she has obviously been running behind the lure for at least 6 weeks.
Thank you , Robynne
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 17 Mar 2016 19:52
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Robynne, have you had her checked thoroughly ? I know of a few bitches over the years that were run while in milk. It mainly affected their times, as none of them performed at all well while they still had milk. Most had muscle soreness, but that is to be expected with the muscles softening down. None that I remember had any long term effects from it, so good luck.
Robynne Black Australia (Verified User) Posts 1449 Dogs 20 / Races 0 17 Mar 2016 19:57
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Thank you Carole, no I have not had her checked as yet - there is nothing obvious but she's extremely chubby as well. I was mainly worried about long term damage from something apart from injury and whether I should just let her down now to get her ready for a pet home or to wait it out and just let her play until I am sure she is right to go into work. I'm just going to do the latter now that I'm understanding that the biggest worry is injury due to the hormonal softness that occurs at this stage. Thanks so much for your reply much appreciated :-)
Eveline Young Australia (Verified User) Posts 90 Dogs 2 / Races 3 17 Mar 2016 21:00
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Robynne Black wrote:
Thank you Carole, no I have not had her checked as yet - there is nothing obvious but she's extremely chubby as well. I was mainly worried about long term damage from something apart from injury and whether I should just let her down now to get her ready for a pet home or to wait it out and just let her play until I am sure she is right to go into work. I'm just going to do the latter now that I'm understanding that the biggest worry is injury due to the hormonal softness that occurs at this stage. Thanks so much for your reply much appreciated :-)
Robynne I would hang on to her as you may have a bargain there. Her times would be totally irrelevant.
Ian Rose Australia (Verified User) Posts 290 Dogs 4 / Races 0 20 Mar 2016 11:08
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With a white bich you will see bruising from the tearing of the area arou d the glans,give her time to recover 4 to 6 weeks then start from scratch, wont be any permanent damage.
Jamie Quinlivian Australia (Verified User) Posts 8727 Dogs 10 / Races 0 29 Mar 2016 09:34
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Do all bitches come into milk post season?
If not, can you resume training pretty much straight away?
2 of mine came on together. The 3yo is definitely in milk, the 20 month old doesn't appear to be.
Thanks.
Peter Hooper Australia (Verified User) Posts 270 Dogs 1 / Races 0 29 Mar 2016 09:52
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Not all of them come into milk, you can start working the one that doesn't appear to be in milk
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