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Marc · 09-21-2009, 08:13 AM

Questions:

My girl tied almost 2 weeks ago. She has been acting VERY odd these last couple days....

I have a collie dog that has a room by my entrace...my yorkie sits in there ALL the time (which she NEVER does) and gives out little barks. She is spending so much of the day doing that. Anyone have thoughts as to why she would start that now?

Also, does the start, middle and end of heat cycle alter their weight? Before she was bred (bleeding stage) she was 5.2 at the vet office. I have a digital scale at home and in the two weeks since breeding she is 4 oz up! What the heck???

Marc · 09-22-2009, 08:10 AM

....in addition to my previous post questions:

I just thought the other night that if it's winter and the pups need to go to the vet for anything or around day 3 for docking.....isn't it too cold for them to be out! The only outside they would be for is from vehicle into vet clinic. How do you be sure they are warm enough????

I have two questions above as well....in addition to the one about her acting odd....she's also waking me up at all hours of the night! In all my time of having her she has NEVER gotten up at night...not even as a puppy!

bjh · 09-22-2009, 08:52 AM

Females always have a change of personality after being in heat. The weigh gain sounds normal.

I dock my own puppy's tails at home so I don't have to take mine out in the cold. Some people warm up rice bags to put in with the pups to help keep them warm when they take them out. Really, if you warm up your vehicle before you leave and make sure they are covered well with blankets, I think they should be okay going to the vet when the time comes.

Marc · 09-22-2009, 11:35 AM

Ok, thanks!

I am reading alot of old threads and have come across this "puppy shake" or something. Looks to me like when a puppy isn't breathing then you kinda pumped it down or something. I will youtube it but I was wondering what it is called and how do you determine whether or not the pup needs it? Also, does that motion not rattle their little brains? Does it cause their brains harm?

bjh · 09-22-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc

Ok, thanks!

I am reading alot of old threads and have come across this "puppy shake" or something. Looks to me like when a puppy isn't breathing then you kinda pumped it down or something. I will youtube it but I was wondering what it is called and how do you determine whether or not the pup needs it? Also, does that motion not rattle their little brains? Does it cause their brains harm?

Are you talking about 'swinging' a pup that is having difficulty breathing? You can hurt them if it is not done properly.

Marc · 09-22-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

Are you talking about 'swinging' a pup that is having difficulty breathing? You can hurt them if it is not done properly.

YES! SWING! That is what I was reading about! Thanks, lol. Ok, I need/want to learn and read/watch about this. Any info would be great.

carmen in nj · 09-22-2009, 12:02 PM

you can ask an experience breeder to show you.. or ask your vet to show you the right way, is not dificult but it has to be done right in order not to harm the puppy.. I was very lucky that my mentor had a litter born days before my taffy was due.. but my son was teaching me the right way also, he made me practice and practice..and I really apreciate it now..but nothing like really watching someone with a puppy for you to apreciate the right way..

hopefully you will not have to use it but is better to be prepared.

Marc · 09-23-2009, 06:04 AM

Thanks for the info....I am going to get my vet to demonstrate that to me a few times

Honestly, the waiting to find out if she's "with pups" is killing me. I need to learn some patience, lol.

sweetest1307 · 09-23-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc

YES! SWING! That is what I was reading about! Thanks, lol. Ok, I need/want to learn and read/watch about this. Any info would be great.

I've seen that...why don't they use the suction instead...swinging seems to me too harsh like slapping!?

sweetest1307 · 09-23-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc

Thanks for the info....I am going to get my vet to demonstrate that to me a few times

Honestly, the waiting to find out if she's "with pups" is killing me. I need to learn some patience, lol.

Hey Marc when is her expected due date? We have a thread going on for Oct litter's it's getting pretty fun, we are trying to guess who pups and how many are coming first and in what order etc. lol There are several of us on there. You should check it out!

BamaFan121s · 09-23-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetest1307

I've seen that...why don't they use the suction instead...swinging seems to me too harsh like slapping!?

Swinging is more of a last resort...when the suction bulbs, rubbing, etc aren't working. It's not something one would use routinely with the birth of each pup.

Marc · 09-23-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetest1307

Hey Marc when is her expected due date? We have a thread going on for Oct litter's it's getting pretty fun, we are trying to guess who pups and how many are coming first and in what order etc. lol There are several of us on there. You should check it out!

Hey there! If she is especting....it would be November. I have been reading the October thread daily tho

Marc · 09-23-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Swinging is more of a last resort...when the suction bulbs, rubbing, etc aren't working. It's not something one would use routinely with the birth of each pup.

This is what I thought too. I will purchase the suction and keep warm towels for wrap and rub.....the idea of swinging rather freaks me out considering their teeny tiny brains

I would learn it only to use in a last resort situation that's for sure.

carmen in nj · 09-23-2009, 11:45 AM

yes, is a last resort but is good to learn it, I did not have to use it when Taffy's babies were born but still have it in my head and have a feel of it in case one of my other births don't go as smooth, so is something you want to learn and keep in mind..when everything else fails..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

sweetest1307 · 09-23-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc

This is what I thought too. I will purchase the suction and keep warm towels for wrap and rub.....the idea of swinging rather freaks me out considering their teeny tiny brains

I would learn it only to use in a last resort situation that's for sure.

Yeah I think so, and if you can't have someone there with you...a "mid wife" then I suggest at least looking at several different youtube videos so you have some idea.

09-22-2009, 12:02 PM	#82
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	you can ask an experience breeder to show you.. or ask your vet to show you the right way, is not dificult but it has to be done right in order not to harm the puppy.. I was very lucky that my mentor had a litter born days before my taffy was due.. but my son was teaching me the right way also, he made me practice and practice..and I really apreciate it now..but nothing like really watching someone with a puppy for you to apreciate the right way.. hopefully you will not have to use it but is better to be prepared. __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

09-23-2009, 11:45 AM	#89
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	yes, is a last resort but is good to learn it, I did not have to use it when Taffy's babies were born but still have it in my head and have a feel of it in case one of my other births don't go as smooth, so is something you want to learn and keep in mind..when everything else fails.. hugs, Carmen in nj __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

09-21-2009, 08:13 AM	#76
Marc YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Posts: 397	Questions: My girl tied almost 2 weeks ago. She has been acting VERY odd these last couple days.... I have a collie dog that has a room by my entrace...my yorkie sits in there ALL the time (which she NEVER does) and gives out little barks. She is spending so much of the day doing that. Anyone have thoughts as to why she would start that now? Also, does the start, middle and end of heat cycle alter their weight? Before she was bred (bleeding stage) she was 5.2 at the vet office. I have a digital scale at home and in the two weeks since breeding she is 4 oz up! What the heck???

09-22-2009, 08:10 AM	#77
Marc YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Posts: 397	....in addition to my previous post questions: I just thought the other night that if it's winter and the pups need to go to the vet for anything or around day 3 for docking.....isn't it too cold for them to be out! The only outside they would be for is from vehicle into vet clinic. How do you be sure they are warm enough???? I have two questions above as well....in addition to the one about her acting odd....she's also waking me up at all hours of the night! In all my time of having her she has NEVER gotten up at night...not even as a puppy!

09-22-2009, 08:52 AM	#78
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Females always have a change of personality after being in heat. The weigh gain sounds normal. I dock my own puppy's tails at home so I don't have to take mine out in the cold. Some people warm up rice bags to put in with the pups to help keep them warm when they take them out. Really, if you warm up your vehicle before you leave and make sure they are covered well with blankets, I think they should be okay going to the vet when the time comes.

09-22-2009, 11:35 AM	#79
Marc YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Posts: 397	Ok, thanks! I am reading alot of old threads and have come across this "puppy shake" or something. Looks to me like when a puppy isn't breathing then you kinda pumped it down or something. I will youtube it but I was wondering what it is called and how do you determine whether or not the pup needs it? Also, does that motion not rattle their little brains? Does it cause their brains harm?

09-23-2009, 06:04 AM	#83
Marc YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Posts: 397	Thanks for the info....I am going to get my vet to demonstrate that to me a few times Honestly, the waiting to find out if she's "with pups" is killing me. I need to learn some patience, lol.