ok question??

[chachi]

Best of luck with the upcoming whelping!

[katelin]

Whohoooo -- sounds like puppy day to me!

Sending you all our good wishes for a speedy and healthy whelp. I'm so glad you are in touch with your vet regularly -- should make you feel much better to know help is very close at hand. Glad you put her in a play pen too. Now you can keep close watch on her and she can still move around as she needs to.

Post when you can.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986

also normally her temp isnt as high as other dogs...shes had a spikein temps 2times too 100.3 but that was the highest...this pregnancy she's been running 97, 98, nd 99

When whelp time is upon you temp should be in the 98 to 99 degree range. Anthing below 97 is dangerous....check her gums make sure they are pink and not sticky or cold.

[yorkiemama1986]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

When whelp time is upon you temp should be in the 98 to 99 degree range. Anthing below 97 is dangerous....check her gums make sure they are pink and not sticky or cold.

her gums are fine...this past week shes been running like 97, 96, 98, 99...and even 93. i dt know what to do...she sees fine, just resting.and ive been to the vet3 times this week

[bjh]

Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986

her gums are fine...this past week shes been running like 97, 96, 98, 99...and even 93. i dt know what to do...she sees fine, just resting.and ive been to the vet3 times this week

It could be that your thermometer is off also. I had read that often thermometers can be faulty. Do you have more than one thermometer that you can use? Also if your female has low blood sugar that can make her temperature run lower. Has she been eating okay?

[yorkiemama1986]

Originally Posted by bjh

It could be that your thermometer is off also. I had read that often thermometers can be faulty. Do you have more than one thermometer that you can use? Also if your female has low blood sugar that can make her temperature run lower. Has she been eating okay?

she gladly ate a couple gizzards and took some nutrical but she doesnt have much of an appetite

[katelin]

Good call, Barbara, I'd bet its the thermometer also. What was her temp at the vets when you were there?

[yorkiemama1986]

Originally Posted by katelin

Good call, Barbara, I'd bet its the thermometer also. What was her temp at the vets when you were there?

itwas 93.9

[katelin]

Well, that is low -- but if your vet has looked at her and you trust him, and she seems to be doing okay -- it must not be too low. Hmmm.

Still sending good wishes your way.

[yorkiemama1986]

for the past hour she has been staring off into space....and definately digging around and staring at her bottom. so now im sitting on the floor next to her typing and watching...she doesnt want me to leave. but she's not making any noises, no panting, just little grunts here and there

[blancla]

Sounds like it could be anytime now.

[katelin]

can you see any contracting? Any bulging at the vagina?

[Marc]

Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986

for the past hour she has been staring off into space....and definately digging around and staring at her bottom. so now im sitting on the floor next to her typing and watching...she doesnt want me to leave. but she's not making any noises, no panting, just little grunts here and there

My girl didn't pant or grunt at all. She went from laying there all day with me beside her....to pushing. Don't leave her side, lol. Good luck!!!!

[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986

for the past hour she has been staring off into space....and definately digging around and staring at her bottom. so now im sitting on the floor next to her typing and watching...she doesnt want me to leave. but she's not making any noises, no panting, just little grunts here and there

don't leave her alone, this could be it... best of luck..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

[katelin]

I agree -- hang with her, sounds like she is very close.