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First you need to calm down. Take a breather. I will PM you my phone number. The temp. thing can drive you absolutely crazy on top of everything else. All dogs are different, but you should notice nesting (digging at blankets) first. When you see that, you will probably have your pups within 10 hours. Don't panic when labor starts and expect a pup to come out right away. Some girls are more vocal than others and will cry (mine don't). Some stand up to push them out. You don't want to panic and rush in for a c-section if it isn't necessary. There are signs to look for that mean trouble is coming. You are free to call me and I will help in any way I can. I'll call you back if it is long distance for you. You can delay labor by checking on her and making her nervous. If you panic too much around her, she could kill the pups. I'm not trying to scare you, please understand that. I'm just trying to put things in layman's terms. 11 months old isn't going to be a problem for her. Oh, I'll try to quick rambling and just get that number over to you....I could go on and on and on...and on:). Julie |
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just keep reading all the info on yorkietalk. and get ready quick.. you will need supplies and a mentor if you have one.. . best wishes.. yorkietalk has some great threads with recommended websites.. use the search .tool... |
You need to take temps at least twice a day now...Her temp will drop from her normal pregnancy temp down a full 2 degrees....The temp may flucuate dropping down and then coming right back up for a few days until it comes down and stays down...It will usually stay down for 12 - 24 hours before active labor will begin...The temp drop from 100.5 to 100.2 to now 99.7 is not a big enough drop...If her normal preg. temp is around 100 her temp will need to drop down to 98 or lower...keep an eye on it! The temp drops when her progesterone levels drop right before labor...Her temp will slowly start to climb back up after it has been down for about 12-24hours...This is what will start hard labor... You will see her digging, whining, panting and feeling the urge to piddle more frequently from the pressure of babies moving down...She may throw up...Will usually pass a funky looking stool...may or may not eat... When her temp drops do not leave her home alone...She also should be somewhere away from other dogs and the hustle and bustle of the house... Good luck! |
One other piece of advice is to make sure your male dog is not anywhere wher the mom can see him while she is having babies. Do not let him in the same room with her. NOT just for the puppies sake, but for his as well. He will make mommy very upset because she will be afraid he will hurt her babies and she may attack either him or the babies. You will have to keep him away from her for at least several weeks. Read those sites links and learn as much as you can. stay calm and she should do fine. |
Everything is going to be OK Hun (((HUGS))) You've gotten lots of great links and advice here already. But I will add this one. I always use it as a QUICK reference. Whelping Information Its not as in depth as the other sites...but its all on one page. And great just to check something real quick without having to go thru pages and pages. READ all the others first , Hopefully you have plenty of time to learn the basics. KEEP YOUR VET AND EMERGENCY VET NUMBER IN SITE~! We are here for you and I will PM you my number. |
No advice here, just sending wishes for you and your little one for a good delivery. |
I checked her temp this morning and it was 98.9. Late last night and this morning it looked like she peed on her blankets i laid out for her. There was a clear wet spot and in the middle of that clear wet spot is a yellow spot that looked like pee but did not smell like pee.. What is that? I called the vet and they just want me to bring her in cause they are to busy to talk to me on the phone. The receptionist is not helpful at all but the vet is the kindest man ever... What should I do? Julz is it to early to call you?? |
Aounds like a possibility her water broke. You may want to decide now do you want the labor being done at the vets office or at home cause she may be to that point. Atleast she didn't Have her puppies on your bed while you were sleeping! Ice had that done by a eat terrier lol |
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It also could have been her water broke. Dont rush to the vet. Everything is going to be ok I PM'd you my number |
Hows everything going? Hope everything is okay. Keep us updated. :) Best Wishes Lee |
You can call me ANY time you need to:). Leave a message for me to call you back if I don't answer. I'll have the shampooer going and I take care of my neighbor's dog. I will be home and here if you need me:). |
PUPPIES -- are we on Puppy Watch???? Sending good wishes your way for a healthy and happy whelp. :D:D:D:D |
Just wishing you the best of luck! And also thanking those that came along to help you. |
Thank you sooo much for the help and the phone numbers.. I am definately going to take advantage of those as soon as I feel I need help again. She is resting very well today. She is in her xpen with tons of blankets. I had them all laid out and she fluffed them up and went to sleep on them. She has been sleeping all day so far but if I walk over by her pen, she wants me to hold her.. I seperated the xpen into two sections so that I could put Stewie by her but not in with her. They are miserable without each other and will not rest unless they are touching in some way.. It is so sweet actually... If she starts to show more signs of labor, then I am going to take him completely out of the room.. So far everything is quiet but I will surely be calling one of you as soon as something else happens. I am TERRIFIED of losing her.. |
She and Stewie may be the best of buds right now, but she will turn into a viper toward him after the pups are born. They should actually be seperated now. She needs a dark, calm area. Too many blankets could be a bad thing. Also, if her hair is real long a pup could strangle in it. In addition, something needs to be around the bottom of the x-pen if that is where you intend her to have her puppies. They are active immediately and could get out or caught in an opening. I'm glad she is resting peacefully. In the meantime, there are so may wonderful whelping sites online that are very helpful. I can't stress enough that Stewie needs to be in a completely different room than she is. Will keep checking for updates:). I ALWAYS pray for an uncomplicated delivery resulting in healthy puppies who will live long, happy, healthy lives and for the Mamma to stay healthy and be a natural. |
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