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Sio99 · 04-12-2005, 05:34 AM

I can't believe how many posts I am seeing saying basically my dog is pregnant, now what do I do? All of these pregnancies are planned, why don't these people have that planned out yet. It frightens me. My girl is up at her breeders right now, getting artificially inseminated. Not only have I been reading what to expect, I recognize that I am not a breeder. I have no experience, nor have I ever been present at another dog's birth. Watching it on the animal channel doesn't count. The health of my little girl and her babies is far important than my desires. My breeder is doing everything. She is impregnating her, she is doing the genetic background...just having a dog with AKC papers isn't enough, an AKC dog can have a hereditary illness, my girl will spend her pregnancy with me, under personal the guidance of my breeder, and she will do the birthing. I hope I am there for that, but I know I may miss it. She will wean the pups, and she will find the homes. The cost of all this? We split the litter and expenses. My baby's well being is worth it.

Please, I beg of you first timers...if you love your girl, PLEASE don't just wing this. Already I am being told things that weren't in the books...like do not supplement calcium (preemclampsia)_ do not give live (cleft palets) feed raw (healthier pups), puppy food the last 4 weeks, not before (too heavy)

The list goes on. Do not rely on the internet! Get a mentor to help you.

S.

04-12-2005, 05:34 AM	#1
Sio99 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 35	Before Your dog becomes pregnant I can't believe how many posts I am seeing saying basically my dog is pregnant, now what do I do? All of these pregnancies are planned, why don't these people have that planned out yet. It frightens me. My girl is up at her breeders right now, getting artificially inseminated. Not only have I been reading what to expect, I recognize that I am not a breeder. I have no experience, nor have I ever been present at another dog's birth. Watching it on the animal channel doesn't count. The health of my little girl and her babies is far important than my desires. My breeder is doing everything. She is impregnating her, she is doing the genetic background...just having a dog with AKC papers isn't enough, an AKC dog can have a hereditary illness, my girl will spend her pregnancy with me, under personal the guidance of my breeder, and she will do the birthing. I hope I am there for that, but I know I may miss it. She will wean the pups, and she will find the homes. The cost of all this? We split the litter and expenses. My baby's well being is worth it. Please, I beg of you first timers...if you love your girl, PLEASE don't just wing this. Already I am being told things that weren't in the books...like do not supplement calcium (preemclampsia)_ do not give live (cleft palets) feed raw (healthier pups), puppy food the last 4 weeks, not before (too heavy) The list goes on. Do not rely on the internet! Get a mentor to help you. S.