First of all, hello everyone. I am new to the site but it has been helpful already. My name is Tiffany, I am a 28 year old stay at home mom of 2 daughters, 2 stepsons and my fur baby, Payton =) I stumbled across here while researching information on my Paytons upcoming whelping.
She went into labor last night around 11:30. She hadn't eaten, started nesting, panting and becoming aggressive. She (for the first time ever) snapped at me when I tried to re arrange her blankets. At the same time, she didn't want me out of her sight. She was confused and so was I lol.
I waited up till after 3am and finally drifted off to sleep only to be jolted awake at 6:25am by hubby sitting up in the bed. I looked over into the closet (where the whelping box is) and the 1st pup was already half out. I got beside her just as the pup finished coming. Payton did so great. She busted the sack and chewed the cord. While she worked on getting the placenta out, I grabbed the pup who wasn't moving, making any noise or breathing that I could see. I immediately sucked out the nose and mouth and rubbed hard and fast. In seconds SHE started squirming and sqealing...a girl! 6 whole ounces. In a matter of minutes pup #2 was on it's way. We had an xray and knew we were expecting 2 pups, vet also said we may have trouble with #2 being big so I was scared, especially when Payton stopped pushing....sack busted, pup is hanging out (back feet) and kicking. I grabbed it with a towel and plopped lots of KY on...out HE slid. Pup #2, boy, 5 whole ounces! She again took over and handled the cord. I then tied both pups cords off (didn't know if I still needed to being that she chewed them rather than me cutting them but I figured better safe than sorry, did I do right there?)
Everyone seems to be doing great. Payton calmed down, isn't aggressive anymore but still protective like a good mommy should be
She doesn't want to eat or drink however, unless it's from my hand and is panting like she's thirsty..is this a sign of something bad? It could be she just got hot, she just came out of the room..I'm sure for air =)
Sorry this is so long, I'm so excited as a first time whelper (is that a word?) lol and her having her first litter! Thanks for reading, I'll figure this site out eventually and post some pics soon. Best of luck to you all