Gracie's Maternity Ward

[angelbaby's mom]

Well, I really don't see much of a change in Gracie's belly. She is exactly 3 weeks today, and the only thing I notice is she doesn't eat much, and she is very clingy to me.

She is very thin, normally, so I would think she would be "showing" by now. Her belly may be a tiny bit "poochy" but nothing really noticable.

So, are there any experienced breeders out there that have had a bred bitch not show ANY signs, physically, by 3 weeks?

I'm so anxious to know if she's pg, I can't hardly STAND IT!!

[Olivier]

3 weeks is a little too early to know if she is pregnant . My Kellie didn't showed signs of pregnancy before the last week .

[teffiemoore]

To Gracie's Mom,
Can you see any change in her tummy at all? As of the last 2 days, (I've looked every 3 hours lol), Dori's tummy is in no way huge or tight, but there is a change. We always stand her on her hind legs, she likes to stand like this anyway and turns circles. So, we noticed her tummy had a "bump" the diameter of a baseball and stands out about 1". No huge deal, but she is always very concave in this area

[lisatodd]

when do they go for their first vet check up????

[Lacy's Mom]

So, are there any experienced breeders out there that have had a bred bitch not show ANY signs, physically, by 3 weeks?

I'm so anxious to know if she's pg, I can't hardly STAND IT!![/QUOTE]

3 weeks is still a little early, give it 2 more weeks and then you should be able to tell. Any darkening or enlarging of the nipples yet?

[Lacy's Mom]

Originally Posted by lisatodd

when do they go for their first vet check up????

It depends what you want to have done. Here is a link that tells when a vet can palpitate the abdomen to tell whether she is pregnant (not much use in my opinion); when an ultrasound can be done; and when an x-ray can be done. The late stage x-ray is the best in my opinion because you can usually get an accurate count so you know when the whelping is finished and usually gives an idea if a C-section will be necessary.

http://www.jjspuppylove.com/webpages...nancyTest.html

[lisatodd]

Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom

It depends what you want to have done. Here is a link that tells when a vet can palpitate the abdomen to tell whether she is pregnant (not much use in my opinion); when an ultrasound can be done; and when an x-ray can be done. The late stage x-ray is the best in my opinion because you can usually get an accurate count so you know when the whelping is finished and usually gives an idea if a C-section will be necessary.

http://www.jjspuppylove.com/webpages...nancyTest.html

i figured they would have to go to the vet soon so that he can advise what they should eat....what they can and can't do...just basic prenatal care. i have never had puppies so i have no clue.

[angelbaby's mom]

Her teets do seem a tiny bit larger, but they all are pink with brownish/black tips. Weird, cuz every time you scratch her belly, your immediate thought is "She's got ticks!!" But it's just her teets!! They have ALWAYS been that way.

Anyway, I'll be patient. I'll quit checking her every single day. Maybe I'd notice changes more if I waited a week to look!

sigh!!!!!!

[angelbaby's mom]

Originally Posted by teffiemoore

We always stand her on her hind legs, she likes to stand like this anyway and turns circles. So, we noticed her tummy had a "bump" the diameter of a baseball and stands out about 1". No huge deal, but she is always very concave in this area

Thanks for the suggestion! I did that with Grace, and there is definitely a pudge there! She also has always been concave in this area.

Cool! I'm very encouraged now!