Not so long ago, several people were discussing bitches that killed their own litters, and I was wondering if anyone had tried Sepia? Sepia is a homeopathic remedy (not the same as an herbal remedy) known as "the mothering" remedy and I know of several instances of bitches who ignored their puppies responding quickly to a dose or two. I don't know about it having been given to a bitch that killed their own puppies. Personally, I would not breed such a bitch, but that's just me. I am a little hesitant to bring this up because homeopathic remedies are not a magic bullet, and must be matched to the entire symptom picture in a being displaying symptoms in order to work. But on the off chance someone is interested, here goes..... Sepia, or the extremely diluted and potentized ink of the cuttlefish, is indicated for females who are showing an aversion to their families and those closest to them. It works well on the female reproductive system, According to Macleod's Veterinary Materia Medica, Sepia may be appropriate for a wide variety of conditions, including cystitis and pyometra. "It is capable of promoting the maternal instinct in those animals which are indifferent to their young" (143). It seems to work best with brunettes (Boerike). I guess we have plenty of them in the breed. <G> Boerike's Materia Medica has a more complete remedy picture. And here is the required disclaimer: This information is provided for information only, with no guarantee of accuracy; it is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, nor as a claim for the effectiveness of Sepia in treating any of the symptoms mentioned. If symptoms persist, seek professional medical advice - minor symptoms can often be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Homeopathic remedies are very dilute, and while the homeopathic remedy may be beneficial, the raw product may be harmful. Anyway, it's been pouring rain all day today, and I'm tired of doing paperwork. Leslye Morrow Member GSDCA Shofar Shepherds and Shelties ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================