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Egg Bound?

lostkauze Jan 31, 2004 11:38 AM

I think my leo could be egg bound. I can clearly see the eggs inside of her, and I've given her warm water soaks and stuff, she does have contractions, but I've yet to receive any eggs. I expected her to lay last sunday, and I'm getting concerned. What should I do?

Michael

Replies (3)

paradisio Jan 31, 2004 01:25 PM

How many days has it been?

Some take a while it seems.

If you are really desperate, soak her in warm water and massage her belly, this will release the eggs, but they will probably be ruined.

lostkauze Jan 31, 2004 01:27 PM

How should I massage her belly? Gently, hard... circular motions... etc.

thanks.

paradisio Jan 31, 2004 01:30 PM

gently in a roundish motions would probably be best, if you force them out you could tear vital organs and reproductive organs which could cause severe complications...

You may just want to try a vet instead

The whole point is to relax the muscles and cause release.

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