Guest Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have a female English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, with a history of Open Pymetra. We almost lost her last time she was mated, and we had to fight to find a vet willing to treat her and NOT just desex her. She has just come off season and I am hoping our male was successful mating with her (he has issues - wont cover if anyone is near - long story). Anyway this morning I noticed she had 2 blister like lumps on the edge of her vulva. I palpated them and they dont seem tender. Has anyone come across this before??? And what could be the cause, and sugested treatments? Regards Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have a female English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, with a history of Open Pymetra. We almost lost her last time she was mated, and we had to fight to find a vet willing to treat her and NOT just desex her. She has just come off season and I am hoping our male was successful mating with her (he has issues - wont cover if anyone is near - long story). Anyway this morning I noticed she had 2 blister like lumps on the edge of her vulva. I palpated them and they dont seem tender. Has anyone come across this before??? And what could be the cause, and sugested treatments? Regards Kerry Why would one want to breed with a bitch with a HISTORY of Pyrometra ?. By the way it just Staffordshire Bull Terrier. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Issues with the male, and SERIOUS issues with the bitch? Oh, and you don't know the name of your own breed. Listen to those vets! Desexing now may save a lot of heartache and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I can't really help- but hope your girl will be OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have a female English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, with a history of Open Pymetra. We almost lost her last time she was mated, and we had to fight to find a vet willing to treat her and NOT just desex her. She has just come off season and I am hoping our male was successful mating with her (he has issues - wont cover if anyone is near - long story). Anyway this morning I noticed she had 2 blister like lumps on the edge of her vulva. I palpated them and they dont seem tender. Has anyone come across this before??? And what could be the cause, and sugested treatments? Regards Kerry And you're doing it again - sorry don't understand why you would risk her life again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hope your girl will be OK, but I can't understand why anybody would want to mate with an unhealthy bitch Could you please explain to a "dumb" person like me, WHY are you breeding from her?? Are you trying to "better" the breed????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Oh thank you everyone for you 'HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE" support. I am breading her as her particular bloodlines are extreemly scarce as well as the dog's. This will be her 1 and only litter. The male has issues thanks to my daughter's ex, who would belt him if he tried to mount a female. We rehomed him with us when I found out about it. 1 of the many reasons that he is an EX. She is on antibiotics as a preventative, she has only had 1 bout of Pymetra. Oh and to the uninformed - PYMETRA is very common in dogs, cats, horses, HUMANS, in most mammals, and is very treatable. I was advised by our vet to mate her this season (who, thank you very much, is a reproduction specialist, and has given her a clean bill of health) And the correct name is English Staffordshire Bull Terrier according to Dogs Victoria. I did not post this for your sarcastic attacks on my reasons for breeding, only to ask if any had come across blisters like she has developed. Oh and while I an writing this I examined her this afternoon, the blisters are gone. Thanks for nothing (not you Persephone, at least you were kind enough not to be insulting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) I would suggest a read of this thread on another forum before you get started. It's long, but worth it. http://www.dogforum.com.au/general-dog-forum/8745-bitch-due-have-pups-unexpected-complications-may-arise.html In summary - A lovely, caring and genuine lady thought breeding her bitch (crossbred but breed is irrelevant) would be good. So far I think she is up to about 6k in vet bills, all the family savings gone and extra now on finance, her beloved girl has almost died several times and she has pretty much hand raised the pups at great expense and personal difficulty. She is a good person, and has had some terrible lessons in dog breeding that we all fear. It has been a quick and drastic road to the knowledge that dog breeding is a potentially devastating and financially crippling process that should never be taken lightly. And no, sorry, but the correct name is Staffordshire Bull Terrier, in all of Australia: http://www.ankc.org.au/Breed_Details.aspx?bid=71 As far as I know they are one of the most prolific breeds in Australia? The reality of that means only the very best of the best should be bred, based on numerous expert opinions. efs Edited January 22, 2012 by Alyosha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 we had to fight to find a vet willing to treat her and NOT just desex her. I was advised by our vet to mate her this season (who, thank you very much, is a reproduction specialist, and has given her a clean bill of health) Its usually worthwhile trying to get the story straight in the first post. I hope your bitch survives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 1. The term is breeding not breading. 2. It is Pyometra not pymetra 3. As per the quote"Oh and to the uninformed" I dare say there are many people here on this forum more experienced than you...and for the record..do you have a breeders prefix? Is there a reason such an equiry wasnt posted in the breeders community...where no doubt there are many people who are very well versed in the nature of canine reproduction. Perhaps you should take your bitch to the vet seeing it was he/she who supposedly informed you to mate your dog and will most likely be seeing your bitch in the near future, as you seem to have little faith in the opinion of others. Hope all goes well for the bitch involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Canine herpes virus can cause sores on the vagina. I have no idea if it is likely in your case, but as it causes reproductive difficulties and puppy deaths you might want to look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 actually dogs vic dont call it an english stafford. No such thing. We almost lost her last time she was mated, and we had to fight to find a vet willing to treat her and NOT just desex her. That's the hint your dog is not right for breeding. Pyometra should not be a common thing. If a young dog is already suffering pyo infections you may find she's probably not that fertile anyway. Are her lines maybe scarce because they have a history of health problems? I agree with Diva, I would be testing both dogs for canine herpes and other problems since their health is not that top notch. A repro vet should have mentioned this already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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