No Xrays were done.. Vets number I have speed dial but they arent ER vets here in this tiny town.

You have my home #....We gave you a list of supplies to gather up. You've got to have an emergency vet close by. If you dial the vet's # do they give you an emergency # to call.

Instead of the cage, it might be better if you can find a low sided box that you can line with chux and towels. You want something that you can get to her quickly in, and the bars may pose a risk to getting a puppy caught.

Do you have a rectal thermometer so you can check her temp?

I'm not sure on the leaking. I'm going to go post something on the front page to see if any of the breeders are on the board right now.


ETA- Scratch that. Mardelin is here to save the day!

Its a service that will let someone know what my problem is and I will get a call when ever . Yes I have the list and I have all but the light of things... Will heating pads help? I thank U so much Mary ... I just wonder if shes gonna have pups before Monday.

She claimed a box the other day..Ill use that!

she is resting well right now ... I am going to try and sleep while she does incase she crys for me tonight... Thank you all for Ur advice and forgive me for the panic .. I just dont know alot except she is so little and I love her to bits. I will let everyone know if something happens. Ill be on the phone with U Mary right away.

Good luck. I'll be thinking about you tonight.

Just make sure you have plenty of changes for bedding. Heating pad is fine but, make sure you put it under the box and only one part of the box.....A heat lamp or lamp that has a goose neck with a 100 watt bulb...don't put it down close about 1 1/2 feet from the box. Get another small box ready, just in case you have to move a pup out of the way while she's whelping another.

Do you have an extra set of hands to help you?

thank you all so much..

You'll need to be able to recognize her going into labor, whether you handle the delivery or take her to the vet. This site will help you. It will also tell you some common signs of distress.

Canine Reproduction Video and Book on Breeding and Whelping dogs by Debbie Jensen for dog breeders and Whelping Supplies needed to deliver puppies.

I have cases of Chux ... I have a goose neck light..two of them and I have boxes as I just bought this house and will never be done unpacking...should I use both the heat pad and light or just the light?

Ok woogie man..Thank you..I have delivered kittens before . I will watch that movie now... thanks again

Here's a crash course on what to look for:

3 stages of labor:
first stage- Uterine contractions, dilation of cervix, abdominal discomfort, panting; may last 3 to 6 houirs. The dam may refuse to eat and may have loose stools or a water bag may appear.

2nd Stage - Expulsion of the fetal sac (water bag). This is no reason to panic. The dam may take long naps with the water bag just lying at the vulva with occasional contractions for two or three hours and still be okay. If she is pushing steadily for an hour with no results and nothing in the vaginal canal, you should get in touch with your vet.

The pup's head or tail may be presented first. It is perfectly normal to have posterior presentation. Do not interfere too quickly. Encourage her to continue pushing.

Third Stage - Expulsion of the fetal membranes. The placenta (after-birth) should pass after each pup. Please observe if a placenta has not passed for each pup and notify your vet. The bitch should have an injection of Posterior Oxytocin Pituitary (POP) if she has retained a placenta.

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 gove 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

- Clonstant hard labor for more than an hour with no results
- Green or odorous discharge from the vulva (be very concerned if this happens before the first pup is whelped.
- 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 withj no labor between pups and you think there is another pup.

I prefer the light.....but don't use both.

Ok thank you... Ill just use the light... Ill call with any changes in her that seem to be labor.. I hope it all waits till monday atleast!