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dlAmONd maMli* · 07-24-2006, 09:49 AM

hello...Fendi has decided to eat very little...the vet told me to start her on puppy food...so i bought her natural choice puppy food i moistened it every little while..and keep little food in there just to keep track if shes eating...she ate one strip of bacon yesterday some vanilla ice cream from my little cousins cone and a few treats and thats it...i tried giving her low mein since she wouldnt eat her dog food but she didnt want it...which is rare..her dog food she only ate maybe 6 pieces and thats it...any ideas for what i should feed her?...please help woof woof

MRS H · 07-24-2006, 11:44 AM

both of my girls appetitess go down when they are close to whelping also the heat can make them uncomfortable and like us appetites go down , if you are very worried though always consult with your vet, how far into her pregnancy because a couple of days before Dee Dee had her babies she did not eat a thing then hey presto 5 babies arrived safe and well and after that her appetite has gone way up , good luck with the birth keep us posted we love to see new babies!

dlAmONd maMli* · 07-24-2006, 11:54 AM

she is estimated to be about 40 days in...her stomach isnt as big as i thought it would be just a small bulge on the sides is she still early to have a big tummy...shes only 4lbs...thank you woof woof

Lacy's Mom · 07-24-2006, 12:17 PM

Find a high quality puppy food she likes, add boiled white chicken breast, rice, boiled egg, tsp. of cottage cheese. Skip the bacon and ice cream. Bacon is just pure fat and can cause pancreatitis and ice cream has too much lactose in it and both will just upset her stomach. Feed small meals like 4 times a day.

Unless you have new dates, I am thinking she is closer to 30 than 40 days, but you should see some weight gain at Day 40 and they grow very fast from there.

dlAmONd maMli* · 07-24-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom

Find a high quality puppy food she likes, add boiled white chicken breast, rice, boiled egg, tsp. of cottage cheese. Skip the bacon and ice cream. Bacon is just pure fat and can cause pancreatitis and ice cream has too much lactose in it and both will just upset her stomach. Feed small meals like 4 times a day.

Unless you have new dates, I am thinking she is closer to 30 than 40 days, but you should see some weight gain at Day 40 and they grow very fast from there.

i tried adding chicken to her food but she will pick around everything and only eat the chicken..im going to try the cottage cheese tonight but i can bet my life on it that she will eat around the food...i hope it works i did give chicken before...well about 7 weeks ago she was with the male and not until a week to a week in a half after they got stuckso i figure she should be about 5 weeks or 4 weeks im going crazy trying to figure this out but the vet told me to go in on the 6th of august to get an xray...is this too soon or too late??

Lacy's Mom · 07-24-2006, 04:39 PM

Better that she eats only chicken than nothing at all. Nutristat (available at a pet store for about $7.00 for a tube) seems to boost their appetite and should be given when they are not eating correctly.

It is dangerous to do an X-ray before Day 50 so I would be sure of my dates. An ultrasound is safer if you are unsure of the dates. Fertilization USUALLY occurs about 10 to 14 days after the first sign of the female bleeding. You should already be able to feel the pups moving very well by Day 50.

dlAmONd maMli* · 07-24-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom

Better that she eats only chicken than nothing at all. Nutristat (available at a pet store for about $7.00 for a tube) seems to boost their appetite and should be given when they are not eating correctly.

It is dangerous to do an X-ray before Day 50 so I would be sure of my dates. An ultrasound is safer if you are unsure of the dates. Fertilization USUALLY occurs about 10 to 14 days after the first sign of the female bleeding. You should already be able to feel the pups moving very well by Day 50.

is there any way of finding out how far along she is without the ultrasound...im sure she is at least 3 weeks but at most 5 weeks how can i tell??? thank you so much you are such a great help

teffiemoore · 07-24-2006, 06:23 PM

DM......
Do you remember when she started bleeding? The exact date or within a day or two at least?

dlAmONd maMli* · 07-24-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by teffiemoore

DM......
Do you remember when she started bleeding? The exact date or within a day or two at least?

im almost positive it was 6 weeks ago about june 7 but it may also be the week after...i think im trying to hard to find out what day it is that every day sounds like its the right day...her tummy is prty hard if that helps...we appreciate the help and time you put into us

teffiemoore · 07-25-2006, 05:35 AM

That would have been 6 1/2 weeks ago, and this is the day our female (Dori) began her cycle, she is 5 weeks along and is due to whelp the week of August 21st. We haven't taken her to the Vet yet, but have spoke with her (Vet) several times before and after she bred. We will take her in about 10 days before she is due and then on August 21 st.

lisatodd · 07-25-2006, 07:17 AM

i just wrote this on another post but i just got back from the vet to find my muffie is due to have puppies at the end of aug. muffie has actually lost some weight from her last visit. the vet advised me of the puppy food and use a name brand. she stated at this time, it is very important she eats and gains some weight. she advised the puppy food with chicken/rice (soupy) in the food so that she will eat the puppy food. the puppy food has alot of vitamins in it which your mommy will need for the delivery/health of puppies/and nursing. so make sure she eats the puppy food not just the chicken and rice.

dlAmONd maMli* · 07-25-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lisatodd

i just wrote this on another post but i just got back from the vet to find my muffie is due to have puppies at the end of aug. muffie has actually lost some weight from her last visit. the vet advised me of the puppy food and use a name brand. she stated at this time, it is very important she eats and gains some weight. she advised the puppy food with chicken/rice (soupy) in the food so that she will eat the puppy food. the puppy food has alot of vitamins in it which your mommy will need for the delivery/health of puppies/and nursing. so make sure she eats the puppy food not just the chicken and rice.

thats my problem my little munchkin wont eat the dog food just the chicken shes being very picky i tried a different dog food as well and shes not eating that either i will try the ntristat tnight hopefully thatl work...congrats so shes got about another month to go good luck guyz

dlAmONd maMli* · 07-25-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by teffiemoore

That would have been 6 1/2 weeks ago, and this is the day our female (Dori) began her cycle, she is 5 weeks along and is due to whelp the week of August 21st. We haven't taken her to the Vet yet, but have spoke with her (Vet) several times before and after she bred. We will take her in about 10 days before she is due and then on August 21 st.

o great a maternity buddy hehe...not to be nosy but why is she going in on the day of birth?..are you supposed to bring them in that day as well?

07-24-2006, 09:49 AM	#1
dlAmONd maMli* Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Queens Posts: 145	pregnant and not eating? hello...Fendi has decided to eat very little...the vet told me to start her on puppy food...so i bought her natural choice puppy food i moistened it every little while..and keep little food in there just to keep track if shes eating...she ate one strip of bacon yesterday some vanilla ice cream from my little cousins cone and a few treats and thats it...i tried giving her low mein since she wouldnt eat her dog food but she didnt want it...which is rare..her dog food she only ate maybe 6 pieces and thats it...any ideas for what i should feed her?...please help woof woof

07-24-2006, 06:23 PM	#8
teffiemoore Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 718	DM...... Do you remember when she started bleeding? The exact date or within a day or two at least? __________________ Steph & Furkids,Yogi, Bogus, and Suki www.dogster.com/?320202 www.dogster.com/dogs/778799 Join YAP Here! "Animals are the most agreeable freinds"..

07-25-2006, 05:35 AM	#10
teffiemoore Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 718	That would have been 6 1/2 weeks ago, and this is the day our female (Dori) began her cycle, she is 5 weeks along and is due to whelp the week of August 21st. We haven't taken her to the Vet yet, but have spoke with her (Vet) several times before and after she bred. We will take her in about 10 days before she is due and then on August 21 st. __________________ Steph & Furkids,Yogi, Bogus, and Suki www.dogster.com/?320202 www.dogster.com/dogs/778799 Join YAP Here! "Animals are the most agreeable freinds"..

07-25-2006, 07:17 AM	#11
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,459	i just wrote this on another post but i just got back from the vet to find my muffie is due to have puppies at the end of aug. muffie has actually lost some weight from her last visit. the vet advised me of the puppy food and use a name brand. she stated at this time, it is very important she eats and gains some weight. she advised the puppy food with chicken/rice (soupy) in the food so that she will eat the puppy food. the puppy food has alot of vitamins in it which your mommy will need for the delivery/health of puppies/and nursing. so make sure she eats the puppy food not just the chicken and rice. __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

07-24-2006, 11:44 AM	#2
MRS H YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk Posts: 271	both of my girls appetitess go down when they are close to whelping also the heat can make them uncomfortable and like us appetites go down , if you are very worried though always consult with your vet, how far into her pregnancy because a couple of days before Dee Dee had her babies she did not eat a thing then hey presto 5 babies arrived safe and well and after that her appetite has gone way up , good luck with the birth keep us posted we love to see new babies!

07-24-2006, 11:54 AM	#3
dlAmONd maMli* Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Queens Posts: 145	she is estimated to be about 40 days in...her stomach isnt as big as i thought it would be just a small bulge on the sides is she still early to have a big tummy...shes only 4lbs...thank you woof woof

07-24-2006, 12:17 PM	#4
Lacy's Mom YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 2,931	Find a high quality puppy food she likes, add boiled white chicken breast, rice, boiled egg, tsp. of cottage cheese. Skip the bacon and ice cream. Bacon is just pure fat and can cause pancreatitis and ice cream has too much lactose in it and both will just upset her stomach. Feed small meals like 4 times a day. Unless you have new dates, I am thinking she is closer to 30 than 40 days, but you should see some weight gain at Day 40 and they grow very fast from there.

07-24-2006, 04:39 PM	#6
Lacy's Mom YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 2,931	Better that she eats only chicken than nothing at all. Nutristat (available at a pet store for about $7.00 for a tube) seems to boost their appetite and should be given when they are not eating correctly. It is dangerous to do an X-ray before Day 50 so I would be sure of my dates. An ultrasound is safer if you are unsure of the dates. Fertilization USUALLY occurs about 10 to 14 days after the first sign of the female bleeding. You should already be able to feel the pups moving very well by Day 50.