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If she thinks she has to poo all the time, she is progressing well. You should start noticing contractions soon, earlier contractions sometimes just look like a shudder or kind of a rippling through her body, real pushing usually starts later. |
Thanks Winston! Ok, I just found some brownish/redish stuff on my blanket that she ruffled up. She cleaned her vulva so I don't see anything there....but her long hair around her tail and bum is also wet with this. I don't think it's diareha cause it doesn't have a poop smell really. |
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Our little Maya started spotting and having discharge hours before she was in active labor, chances are your little girl is in the beginning stages of labor. Keep us posted and let us know how things are progressing. Hoping things progress nicely, Tara:) |
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Thanks. It just wiggs me out that she's so calm and sleepy....I imagined her being much more fidgety than this. She changes position every half hour or so....but that's it! |
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She just sauntered into the livingroom and went on the couch....she is shaky, shivery.....is this bad??????????? |
Can't edit....please see above post about shakes/shivers I then brought her to our room and she left a few drops of what looks clear to me and then went in box to dig.... Is this shiver/shake that just started bad??? Or normal????? |
That is very normal. It just means the contractions are probably getting harder and she is probably starting to hurt as the pups move toward the birth canal. |
Thanks. I just talked to my vets assistant. She also said it was ok. She said I could give her a little smackle of honey if I wanted as well. She calmed down instantly....then gave a few not too strong pushes in a row. It is my understanding that the first pup could take numerous hours (3 or more) from the start of momma pushing.....am I right? |
Marc, I don't let my girls push really hard for more than an hour or else I am off to the vet. |
Yes, it could still be several hours. Some females progress fast in their labor and some go slow, just like when women have babies. They are all different. |
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I'm getting a bit confused about how long it's ok for her to get that first pup out from first sign of pushing....anyone wanna clarfiy....again, my phone help says it could take many hours yet. |
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Complications: If the dam has been pushing hard and steady for half an hour and there is no pup in sight, put on a surgical sterile glove and insert your finger in the vaginal canal to feel if there is a pup in the canal. This is called "feathering" and sometimes will make the bitch get down to business and push some more. If the pup is right there, another few pushes should get it out. If not, alert your vet immediately. Other danger signs before, during and after whelping - Call your Vet Constant hard labor for more than an hour with no results. Green or odorous discharge from the vulva An interval of two hours between pups with occasional hard labor Any part of a pup stuck or protruding from the vaginal canal. One hour of hard labor and no puppies Three hours of no labor between pups and you think there is another pup. |
The really hard contractions usually last about an hour you will know when you see them. How is she doing now? The only time I ever had a c-section done, the female had pushed hard for an hour and then she started screaming in pain and that is when we rushed her to the vet. I knew it was not normal. She had one big puppy in her and the poor momma could not dilate enough to pass the pup. The vet did a c-section and the pup was fine. |
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Good luck & prayers for a safe whelp for you and your little girl! Sounds like it's time for you to put on a pot of coffee! I'll be looking forward to your updates! |
What I am most regreting at this point is not giving her a total puppy cut! It's short....but not short enough for the mess I am envisioning, lol. |
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I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your soon-to-be mommy. I hope all goes well! Tammy |
Marc, Hope all goes well during the night, I think you will have a long one. I will check this thread in the morning. Best of luck. |
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And thanks also winston and tammy. I am real nervous...but I think we will do ok :) If not, I have a couple people I can call in the middle of the night as well. I hope it doesn't come to that tho. |
You are going to do fine! Keep us posted! |
Thanks WV. Ok, we have progressed some. She now pushes for 5-10 min and then rests. She fidgets around alot during this. I just spoke again to my vet assistant and she said this was just perfect....and that it could go on for a looooong time till that first one is out. I will update as much as I can. I PRAY these pups make it and my girl comes out safe and healthy. Oh my. |
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