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Daniela · 10-25-2006, 07:43 PM

Great....our furnice isn't working! We're renovating a 130 yr old home - this is a new furnace that for some reason is not working tonight!

So, if Hershey goes into labour tonight - what do I do? Will space heaters be enough to make it through the night?

Julz · 10-26-2006, 07:31 AM

Oh boy! Hope you got your furnace working!!! Any pups yet? I keep checking back. Hope all is well. Please keep us posted.

Daniela · 10-26-2006, 07:44 AM

I was up all night with her, but nothing yet. She was very restless last night and continually wanted outside to eat grass. She threw up this morning. Her temp is everywhere - it was low - 98 for about a day - last night it went up to 100. Should I assume when it drops again - labour will begin soon? I don't know, she's confusing me. All she's doing now is lying down - no panting - no nesting. She isn't eating much - but then again - she's a very picky eater.

They came this morning and fixed the furnace - thank-goodness - it was 1 degree celcius last night! We found some space heaters - so we did have a back up plan if the whelping occured last night.

Can anyone shed light on her condition/behaviour? I suppose it's so hard, as they are all so different. I just feel confined - can I go out grocery shopping for a bit? I feel bad leaving her.

fannie · 10-26-2006, 08:09 AM

My personal opinion is that she will be fine for you to go get some groceries. If her temp drops again, she's probably going to go. I'm not an expert by any means though! The day that mine went, they completely quit eating. Wouldn't even take their treats. And they nested non stop. Every dog is different though! Good luck with her!

Julz · 10-26-2006, 08:32 AM

You can essentially drive yourself crazy taking the temp. Even when it is the right temp, it will be a little while before the pups come. I would say you definetly have time to run to the store. Once the labor actually starts is when you will have to watch closely for signs of trouble. Remember, any dark discharge before having the first pup is a warning to get her to the vet asap. She needs to be a a darker calm area with no stress and no breeze. Once your pups come, remember that they do not produce body warmth for the first 3 days. Make sure they do not catch a chill. While I am waiting, I like to go to Google and find helpful whelping websites that I have already read over and over and over. There really is a ton of wonderful info out there in cyberspace.

Daniela · 10-26-2006, 08:54 AM

Thank-you for your advice! I've been doing a lot of reading every night - I'm ready - she just doesn't seem to be!

We have a very warm room in the house (that is when the furnace works...ha), so the pups will be fine there. I guess it's just a waiting game now.

I'll keep you posted and thanks for your help and advice

lisatodd · 10-26-2006, 08:56 AM

my muffie didnt nest before having her babies but she did hide under the sofa but she likes to go under the sofa. she acted normal the day she went into labor. my neighbor came over to see muffie and she pulled her out from under the sofa when she noticed a black ball hanging out of her. thats when we knew she was having puppies. i quess i would have to say they all act differently. good luck to you. and if you have to go somewhere, go just leave her in a room w the door shut and the whelping box in there. believe me, this is nature and these dogs know exactly what to do.

Julz · 10-26-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniela

Thank-you for your advice! I've been doing a lot of reading every night - I'm ready - she just doesn't seem to be!

We have a very warm room in the house (that is when the furnace works...ha), so the pups will be fine there. I guess it's just a waiting game now.

I'll keep you posted and thanks for your help and advice

I believe you have some time yet. I don't want to scare you....but my female never did go into labor. She went past her due date and ... nothing. I took her for an x-ray on a Friday....they were all lined up perfectly for a wonderful delivery. I waited. Nothing. Saturday....nothing. Sunday....happy girl, eating, normal activity...no pups. Monday, took her back to the vet...another x-ray...pups all over the place and not lined up anymore. Was told to take her home, it was safe..nobody was in the birth canal. Tuesday morning...emergency call FROM my vet to me ... GET HER IN HERE ASAP!!!!! We had an emergency c-section resulting in healthy Mamma and 4 healthy little baby girls. This wasn't Tiah's first litter, but it was her first one where she just didn't go into labor.

Please don't let that scare you...but it does help to know to watch for even "lack of" signs. Another thing....don't check on her constantly. Try and let some hours go by in between. It will seem like torture to you if you are like me. I truly hope all goes well and NATURALLY.

Julz · 10-27-2006, 07:07 AM

...any pups yet?

Daniela · 10-27-2006, 07:11 AM

Nothing yet, but her temperature last night was the highest it's every been (100.7) and her temperature this morning is the lowest it's every been (97.8) - so I'm thinking perhaps tonight?

Dragonfly · 10-27-2006, 08:36 AM

I have been reading this and waitng to see about pups and if the mom is o.k please keep us update.

Julz · 10-27-2006, 11:51 AM

I've probably checked back about 15 times myself. Sure hope all goes smoothly.

txshopper73 · 10-27-2006, 12:07 PM

I'd say definitely tonight. Some bitches will vomit the day of delivery. Mine doesn't but I've heard of others doing that.

Daniela · 10-27-2006, 01:50 PM

I think it'll be tonight - I'm sure she'll wait for the wee hours of the morning! Her temp has been consistently 97-98 today. She's just lying in her whelping pen sleeping.

JCarlson2004 · 10-27-2006, 01:53 PM

Aww I'm all nervous and excited now waiting for any news of PUPPIES!! Good luck!!!

10-26-2006, 08:09 AM	#19
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,455	My personal opinion is that she will be fine for you to go get some groceries. If her temp drops again, she's probably going to go. I'm not an expert by any means though! The day that mine went, they completely quit eating. Wouldn't even take their treats. And they nested non stop. Every dog is different though! Good luck with her! __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!www.sweetyorkies.com

10-26-2006, 08:56 AM	#22
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	my muffie didnt nest before having her babies but she did hide under the sofa but she likes to go under the sofa. she acted normal the day she went into labor. my neighbor came over to see muffie and she pulled her out from under the sofa when she noticed a black ball hanging out of her. thats when we knew she was having puppies. i quess i would have to say they all act differently. good luck to you. and if you have to go somewhere, go just leave her in a room w the door shut and the whelping box in there. believe me, this is nature and these dogs know exactly what to do. __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

10-27-2006, 08:36 AM	#26
Dragonfly My Sun Shine's bright Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georiga Posts: 2,353	I have been reading this and waitng to see about pups and if the mom is o.k please keep us update. __________________ My beautiful Sunshine Me & my Gang

10-27-2006, 12:07 PM	#28
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,184 Blog Entries: 1	I'd say definitely tonight. Some bitches will vomit the day of delivery. Mine doesn't but I've heard of others doing that. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

10-27-2006, 01:53 PM	#30
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,267	Aww I'm all nervous and excited now waiting for any news of PUPPIES!! Good luck!!! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

10-25-2006, 07:43 PM	#16
Daniela Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 37	Great....our furnice isn't working! We're renovating a 130 yr old home - this is a new furnace that for some reason is not working tonight! So, if Hershey goes into labour tonight - what do I do? Will space heaters be enough to make it through the night?

10-26-2006, 07:31 AM	#17
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,208	Oh boy! Hope you got your furnace working!!! Any pups yet? I keep checking back. Hope all is well. Please keep us posted.

10-26-2006, 07:44 AM	#18
Daniela Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 37	I was up all night with her, but nothing yet. She was very restless last night and continually wanted outside to eat grass. She threw up this morning. Her temp is everywhere - it was low - 98 for about a day - last night it went up to 100. Should I assume when it drops again - labour will begin soon? I don't know, she's confusing me. All she's doing now is lying down - no panting - no nesting. She isn't eating much - but then again - she's a very picky eater. They came this morning and fixed the furnace - thank-goodness - it was 1 degree celcius last night! We found some space heaters - so we did have a back up plan if the whelping occured last night. Can anyone shed light on her condition/behaviour? I suppose it's so hard, as they are all so different. I just feel confined - can I go out grocery shopping for a bit? I feel bad leaving her.

10-26-2006, 08:32 AM	#20
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,208	You can essentially drive yourself crazy taking the temp. Even when it is the right temp, it will be a little while before the pups come. I would say you definetly have time to run to the store. Once the labor actually starts is when you will have to watch closely for signs of trouble. Remember, any dark discharge before having the first pup is a warning to get her to the vet asap. She needs to be a a darker calm area with no stress and no breeze. Once your pups come, remember that they do not produce body warmth for the first 3 days. Make sure they do not catch a chill. While I am waiting, I like to go to Google and find helpful whelping websites that I have already read over and over and over. There really is a ton of wonderful info out there in cyberspace.

10-26-2006, 08:54 AM	#21
Daniela Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 37	Thank-you for your advice! I've been doing a lot of reading every night - I'm ready - she just doesn't seem to be! We have a very warm room in the house (that is when the furnace works...ha), so the pups will be fine there. I guess it's just a waiting game now. I'll keep you posted and thanks for your help and advice

10-27-2006, 07:07 AM	#24
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,208	...any pups yet?

10-27-2006, 07:11 AM	#25
Daniela Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 37	Nothing yet, but her temperature last night was the highest it's every been (100.7) and her temperature this morning is the lowest it's every been (97.8) - so I'm thinking perhaps tonight?

10-27-2006, 11:51 AM	#27
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,208	I've probably checked back about 15 times myself. Sure hope all goes smoothly.

10-27-2006, 01:50 PM	#29
Daniela Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 37	I think it'll be tonight - I'm sure she'll wait for the wee hours of the morning! Her temp has been consistently 97-98 today. She's just lying in her whelping pen sleeping.