 birth
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Can you recall when you bred your female? It takes 9 weeks..they can give birth from 57 to 65 as a rule, but most go 61/63 days. I had a litter born at 56 days, but that is not the norm. Is it possible for you to get her vet checked. Your vet can xray and tell how many pups. It is always best to have a vet check when you have a pregnant dam. she should be eating puppy food for the extra calories and calcuim..do not give her a calcuim suppliment before birthing. Give her a bit of cottage cheese each day. As a rule right before whelping they stop eating, some vomit, nest by digging the bedding, temp drops. The milk usually come abotu 5 days before..all are different though. Make sure she has a bed with heat. I place a heating pad under the bed, not in it. Please let us know how it all turns out..best of luck to you and your mommy dog. |