We stock a number of products in association with the reproductive service we provide here at Southview.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is well known to be a powerful antioxidant in the body. In the male Vitamin E protects the testis from oxidative damage and therefore enhances semen quality.
It can be used during busy breeding periods for stud dogs.
It can be used as an aid for sub-fertile stud dogs.
It can also be used to ensure a stud dogs semen is at its maximum potential before being frozen and stored.
It is important to use a supplement designed for animals. The human equivalent should not be used as it may not be of digestible quality for dogs.
Milk Replacer
Everyone who has a bitch whelping should have milk replacer at home in case necessary.
When is it necessary?
- For weak puppies
- Orphaned puppies
- Large litters to take pressure of the dam
- Where a dam has little or no milk
- For the dam herself especially if she is run down and not producing milk
The best milk for puppies is their own mothers milk especially in the immediate period around whelping as she produces colostrum. Where possible pups should be fed from the dam before being supplemented.
We stock a puppy colostrum which is formulated using cows colostrums and contains high levels of fat and protein to keep the puppy warm and energised.
We also stock a general canine milk replacer to maintain puppies on if continued feeding is necessary.
We stock feeding kits that contain bottles with measurements on the side, cleaning brushes and a range of teats.
Bottles should be used where a puppy is exhibiting the suck reflex. If a puppy is unable to suck do not use a bottle and seek veterinary assistance.
Feeding Bottles and Teats
We stock feeding kits that contain bottles with measurements on the side, cleaning brushes and a range of teats.
Bottles should be used where a puppy is exhibiting the suck reflex. If a puppy is unable to suck do not use a bottle and seek veterinary assistance.
Puppy Stim
Following positive feedback from breeders we now stock Puppy Stim for weak and dull puppies.
As most breeders will know puppies conditions can change rapidly, often within a matter of hours. They tend to lose heat and glucose very, very quickly which can cause them to stop feeding, become dehydrated and potentially die.
PuppyStim contains colostrum, glucose and other highly digestible nutrients to provide the energy necessary to recover and start drinking again.
It can be a lifesaver.
Puppy Collars
It is important to be able to identify each puppy individually in order to record their weights and development. We provide different coloured Velcro collars to be able to identify each puppy.