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Originally Posted by Princessangela3  Bella is at 59 days and still is acting as if she was never pregnant! She looks like she swallowed a canteloupe and xrays showed 5 puppies. I am curious to know does the labor just start spontaneously like with women when there water breaks or does it happen slowly? She just doesnt seem to be slowing down at all.
Can I still give her a bath? She had one less then a week ago but she sat in her dinner last night.  I washed her with a wash cloth but still seems dirty. |
It depends on the female and how many litters. Usually the first time, they are unsure of what is going on with their bodies. So, you'll see many signs, mostly glassy eyed look. I call it the spacey look.
Yes, you can give her a bath, but with a medicated shampoo. Usually about the time her temp begins to drop. After whelp, I usually rinse hind quarters and blow dry before putting her back in with the puppies. Usually a full bath after the puppies with a puppy, soapless shampoo, making sure that you thorougly rinse her.