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Originally Posted by lmperez  Is a week in advanced typically the norm? She did eat breakfast and just had a little snack so she is eatting. I have been monitoring her temp for several days since I don't know when she was bred. the 98 range has been consistant since 3:00 this morning 8:00 am and 11:30. |
When it comes to getting milk, I would say there is not a normal pattern you can count on. All females are different. Some get milk any where from a week to a day or so in advance and some have no milk until after the pups are born.
I know the temperature being down really worries you. I would get her to eat and give her some nutri-cal and then wait an hour and see if her temperature has come back up. Personally I have learned you cannot depend on the temperature drop. I have had females deliver when their temperature was 100 degrees. I have also read that often the low temperature is due to a faulty thermometer.