We have a temp drop!!!

[bruizersmummy]

ANy pups yet. I just caught this thread.

You should not worry yet unless she is pushing and nothing is happening. My mom's chihuahau ALWAYS goes 71 days. she's had 3 litters and all 3 times she went to 71. Some vets say give them to 67 days some say 70, so I would call your vet to ask him.

I would not give a pit dose, if you give pit to early you can risk her putting to many pups down the birth cannel at once and you'll end up with a c-section.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[Marlee]

Ended up with c-section anyways due to eclampsia

[wildcard]

Originally Posted by cesar49

great post
does this mean it is not 63 days from the tie? is it true that ovulation occurs a few days after the tie.. or one week after the tie approximately?
thanks..

Ovulation happens due to hormones. It happens whether or not the bitch is bred, like in humans. Breeding dates have zip to do with due dates. To get a due date you need to test progesterone levels or if it is not a first breeding you can sometimes count back from prior whelpings to see what day of her cycle she ovulates, usually they are consistent. The eggs mature about 2 days post ovulation but the 63 days starts with ovulation not conception.