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My Rat Terrier rescue I know shes not a yorkie but she is a terrier and I know you guys can help. We dont know how pregnant she is since she was pregnant when we found her, does anyone have any ideas on how to guess how far along she is? Should we have her whelping box ready now since we dont know when? And should we let her eat till she wants to stop? She seems very happy and active still. But shes getting VERY big.Weve felt 3 possibly 4 round mounds. If theres anything I need to know about the gestation, birth and first days that is important please tell me, research is my new past time:D |
WOW I think that was great to Take her on... Whats her story? Not that I am a Breeder ........ I would think If you know she is PG I would be ready for a Birth at any time.... |
Oh my goodness! How wonderful of you to take on such a big responsibility! I"m sure the little girl is thankful! Sorry I have no advice, but just wanted to wish you the very best of luck! |
It will be a challenge since you don't know when she is due but here are some things to look for. Several days before labor begins, pregnant females' appetites gradually diminish. They become restless and sedentary. Belly muscles realx and abdomens become more penduolous and distended. The fetuses' activities are less pronounced, and the dams' mammary glands begin to enlarge. One routinely observed sign of impending parturition is relaxation of the vulva and pelvic musculature. Tissue surrounding the vulva becomes flaccid and pendulous. You will probably observe a stringy mucus plug that will be thinning when the time is near. Get your gal a whelping box and all the whelping supplies that are necessary. An excellent book to have on hand is Canine Reproduction and Whelping A Dog Breeder's Guide by Myra Savant Harris. You can get it on Amazon along with a book and dvd that deals with the care of critical care pups. Keep a close eye on her and take her temp to set a presidence and monitor temperature changes. Remember most dogs whelp at night so keep her close at night just to be on the safe side. We'll be here. Good luck |
GOod for her you took her in.My brother and I used to breed rat terriers they are a wonderful dog.Post some pics of the momma to be.Curious to hear her story also.Tami gave excelent things to watch for.Can you feel pups moving or just feel them? Usually the last 2 weeks you can feel pups moving on a thin bitch maybe last 3 weeks. |
About 2 weeks ago I opened my front door to leave for dance class and there she was sleeping on my welcome mat. I called my neighbor over and she kept her while I was out. When I came home we got together and decided it would be best if she stays at her house since I have 3 dogs and she has 2. Since then weve bathed her and feed her lots of good stuff and she has seen the vet. We havent found her owners but that seems OK since Jennifer has fallen in love with her. Her new name is Little Miss and she seems pretty far along. Her nipples are huge and her stomache is big. We can feel 3 or 4 but they are slight movers. I have helped a rottie have babies and jennifer has had cats but I dont think that makes us ready. As things happen Ill keep everyone posted.I wish I knew how to post pix so everyone could see her. Maybe one day Ill get it right. |
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