Alyosha Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I'm very curious about this, and read a mention in a thread a while back that someone's vet had warned of possible lack of/small testicles and even feminisation of male pups as a result of progesterone supplementing. Has anyone here experienced anything like this? Or is it a wives tale? I haven't used progesterone, and would be in two minds about doing so - but can certainly see why people do. But I would love to hear of any noted or possible side effects, or stories of no effects, on male pups and their bits. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr_inoz Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I had read this as well. The repro vet here in Adelaide says that using tablets to supplement doesn't produce this problem. (As opposed to injections) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini girl Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Had a litter born in October - my girl had lost her first litter - there is a thread on this - and was supplimented with progesterone tablets - 1 a day from day 39 - she delivered her pups without a hitch in spite of being told she would probably need a c/section - the 8 pups were beautiful and healthy all the males (4 boys) had normal testicles when they left - always check this thoroughly as I know its a more expensive op when they have a retained testicle - but all were being sold into pet homes in any case so they will all probably be desexed at 5 to 6 months - a bit too early to be completely sure but there seemed no problems at all from 6 - 7 weeks and when they left at 9 weeks - on a lighter side - for pets with so many people wanting females - if the boys were somewhat more feminine that could be a plus - but I do doubt this is the case. My reproduction vet never mentioned this as a possible outcome and he was very thorough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustali Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 The litters i know of (mastiff) no problems, in fact they're really nice dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks guys. :) It's an interesting topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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