The Facts About Rearing Dogs Holistically
When it comes to breeding and puppy care, separate holistic facts from fiction.
D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
Dogs have been having puppies the natural way for thousands of years, yet modern breeders are increasingly turning to
new ways of helping nature along, whether by taking advantage of modern chemistry or traditional herbs. But which, if any,
natural therapies are actually proven helpful in a variety of situations?
Q: My breeder advocates giving my bitch red raspberry leaves so she will whelp more easily. Is that good advice?
A: No. Although popular with many breeders, no evidence exists that red raspberry leaves are in any way beneficial to
pregnant dogs. In fact, the opposite may be true. Karen Copley RNC BSN, of WhelpWise, a company specializing in canine
fetal monitoring, found much higher fetal mortality rate (33 percent) in bitches given this supplement as opposed to those not
given it (5 to 7 percent). Red raspberry causes the uterus to contract; breeders use it because they believe it aids in
strengthening uterine contractions during whelping. The problem, in part, is that by increasing contractions during
implantations, the eggs may be expelled from the uterus, or they may then have more difficulty implanting firmly, possibly
decreasing nourishment or increasing the chance of becoming detached too early. Contractions during labor can be too
strong or prolonged, restricting the blood and oxygen supply the puppy normally gets between contractions. Simply because
red raspberry leaves are natural does not make them safe.
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