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Old 11-15-2009, 03:06 PM   #208
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Also, I need to add to what Mary posted is that sometimes the first bulge is a water sack and not a pup. It can get very perplexing to first time whelpers. Sometimes the water sack can appear an hour or so before the pup appears.
You're right, but the sack will emerge much easier than that pup....The bulge is under the tail, then it's out........

I know in the beginning when I saw the sack and was unsure....I'd gently push on the outer edge to see if I felt any resistance, or just felt like a water ballon.
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