 Do I change her food at this point?
Yesterday I recieved a new foster. Not a yorkie but I would appreciate the opinion of more experienced breeders. Sasha is a 21 month old miniature poodle, a little on the small side at around 8-9 lbs. She is pregnant and our vet doesn't want to spay her at this stage. She's anywhere from 49-56 days but from the looks of her abdomen I think it's closer to 49 days. The puppies can't be palpated at this time and I haven't seen any fetal movement but to be honest I haven"t done much with her yet. I think she needs to trust me more before I start poking at her. We'll be getting an x-ray on monday or tuesday. I also have the father, who is also a miniature poodle right around her size. I've done a few litters for the rescue and am comfortable with the whelping, especially since a very experienced vet tech lives next door and the vet is only 3 miles away. I am concerned about her eating. The previous owner was feeding her beneful with some pet fresh. I usually switch mine pregnant dogs to puppy food but have been taught to change it back on day 50-53. She's not eating that well yet but that's pretty common with new dogs in a new home so is now a good time to switch her ar do you think it's too much stress. Also I'm concerned because we really don't know the true due date and at this point how many puppies. Do you think an ultrasound would be more beneficial? Usually I just get an x-ray. |