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Breny · 12-20-2006, 07:37 AM

She ate this morning and is sleeping now. This is my vet's late day and they are open from 4pm to 8pm.
What's the lower temp mean??? (being below 98) What should I watch for???

dray · 12-20-2006, 07:48 AM

My girls temp is at 98 this morning too, she only played in her food a bit. I am taking her to work with me and will be watching for signs of labor. Panting , digging , going potty a lot to empty out her system. Then you will be able to see the contractions more often until she gets into real labor. The contractions will get stronger till she is pushing like she needs to go poop. When she gets into hard labor and is really trying to push the puppy out look at the time this should last no more than a hour for you as you probably have a big kid in there. I hope she has hers before your vet closes tonight. Do you have a place set up for her in case she needs help after hours? Best of luck to you. Will check back when I get home.

Breny · 12-20-2006, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dray

My girls temp is at 98 this morning too, she only played in her food a bit. I am taking her to work with me and will be watching for signs of labor. Panting , digging , going potty a lot to empty out her system. Then you will be able to see the contractions more often until she gets into real labor. The contractions will get stronger till she is pushing like she needs to go poop. When she gets into hard labor and is really trying to push the puppy out look at the time this should last no more than a hour for you as you probably have a big kid in there. I hope she has hers before your vet closes tonight. Do you have a place set up for her in case she needs help after hours? Best of luck to you. Will check back when I get home.

Hi! Why do you think her temp is below 98???? Should I be concered???

dray · 12-20-2006, 07:49 AM

Sorry I forgot to answer your question the lower temp , if it stays down means that you are going to have puppies soon, before tomorrow morning.

Breny · 12-20-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dray

My girls temp is at 98 this morning too, she only played in her food a bit. I am taking her to work with me and will be watching for signs of labor. Panting , digging , going potty a lot to empty out her system. Then you will be able to see the contractions more often until she gets into real labor. The contractions will get stronger till she is pushing like she needs to go poop. When she gets into hard labor and is really trying to push the puppy out look at the time this should last no more than a hour for you as you probably have a big kid in there. I hope she has hers before your vet closes tonight. Do you have a place set up for her in case she needs help after hours? Best of luck to you. Will check back when I get home.

Good luck with your girl today !!!

Yes, my vet has a 24 hour pager. So I can page him after hours. Once they open today I'll call and give them the heads up that her temp has dropped.
Ok - so 1 hour of hard pushing and then I call the vet....got it.

Breny · 12-20-2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dray

Sorry I forgot to answer your question the lower temp , if it stays down means that you are going to have puppies soon, before tomorrow morning.

Even if its below 98...is that normal to be 97.5???

dray · 12-20-2006, 07:56 AM

I am sure your vet is the one to ask about the 97.5 but I am sure she is okay. I have seen them that low before and it could just be the thermometer. Try to relax for now, you have a long day and night a head of you.

Breny · 12-20-2006, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dray

I am sure your vet is the one to ask about the 97.5 but I am sure she is okay. I have seen them that low before and it could just be the thermometer. Try to relax for now, you have a long day and night a head of you.

Thanks BUT I'm a wreck !!!!

Breny · 12-20-2006, 08:02 AM

I know a few have told me to seperate her from the others but right now I'm going to leave her how she is. I have Brodies fleece shirt on her, she's covered in blankets, and Tia is laying on her. She's very content and I'd rather leave her for now. She seem confortable and relaxed. If she gets restless or anything I'll move her.

Of course once labor starts, we'll be together alone.

dray · 12-20-2006, 08:06 AM

I know how you feel and it does not change much with more litters , I still worry a bit every time. But the one puppy always worries me. I was lucky with Desi she was able to have hers both times she had one puppy only and they came out at 6 oz each. But I had to help pull them out for her. I think you said your puppy looked like it was coming head first, and that is very good .

JessicaSan · 12-20-2006, 08:09 AM

Good Luck Breny I hope everything goes well I will keep checking and praying for both of you!

Breny · 12-20-2006, 08:09 AM

Where is the best place to grab the pup to help? If head first try to get to the shoulders? If butt first...where? And only pull with each of her pushes, I know.
Yes, the head was right down...but I know they can move...

Breny · 12-20-2006, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JessicaSan

Good Luck Breny I hope everything goes well I will keep checking and praying for both of you!

Thank you so much!

dray · 12-20-2006, 08:13 AM

The others are right she should be alone soon, as sometimes it can postpone the girls into going into labor if they feel threatened. I have heard many many horror stories about the other dogs coming in and killing the puppies, or even the mother eating them if they are not comfortable. You know your dogs better than anyone else. She will probably not let them around when she is getting ready to have her baby.

We have to remember we are dealing with dogs here, they don't always do as we think they will.

dray · 12-20-2006, 08:16 AM

Butt first is a problem as you can rip the sack, but head first is much better you can grab the head in a wash cloth and pull with the contractions , only if needed..... If needed pull the head towards the tummy, not straight out.

12-20-2006, 07:37 AM	#46
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	She ate this morning and is sleeping now. This is my vet's late day and they are open from 4pm to 8pm. What's the lower temp mean??? (being below 98) What should I watch for??? __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

12-20-2006, 08:09 AM	#57
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	Where is the best place to grab the pup to help? If head first try to get to the shoulders? If butt first...where? And only pull with each of her pushes, I know. Yes, the head was right down...but I know they can move... __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

12-20-2006, 07:48 AM	#47
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	My girls temp is at 98 this morning too, she only played in her food a bit. I am taking her to work with me and will be watching for signs of labor. Panting , digging , going potty a lot to empty out her system. Then you will be able to see the contractions more often until she gets into real labor. The contractions will get stronger till she is pushing like she needs to go poop. When she gets into hard labor and is really trying to push the puppy out look at the time this should last no more than a hour for you as you probably have a big kid in there. I hope she has hers before your vet closes tonight. Do you have a place set up for her in case she needs help after hours? Best of luck to you. Will check back when I get home.

12-20-2006, 07:49 AM	#49
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	Sorry I forgot to answer your question the lower temp , if it stays down means that you are going to have puppies soon, before tomorrow morning.

12-20-2006, 07:56 AM	#52
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	I am sure your vet is the one to ask about the 97.5 but I am sure she is okay. I have seen them that low before and it could just be the thermometer. Try to relax for now, you have a long day and night a head of you.

12-20-2006, 08:06 AM	#55
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	I know how you feel and it does not change much with more litters , I still worry a bit every time. But the one puppy always worries me. I was lucky with Desi she was able to have hers both times she had one puppy only and they came out at 6 oz each. But I had to help pull them out for her. I think you said your puppy looked like it was coming head first, and that is very good .

12-20-2006, 08:09 AM	#56
JessicaSan Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 122	Good Luck Breny I hope everything goes well I will keep checking and praying for both of you!

12-20-2006, 08:13 AM	#59
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	The others are right she should be alone soon, as sometimes it can postpone the girls into going into labor if they feel threatened. I have heard many many horror stories about the other dogs coming in and killing the puppies, or even the mother eating them if they are not comfortable. You know your dogs better than anyone else. She will probably not let them around when she is getting ready to have her baby. We have to remember we are dealing with dogs here, they don't always do as we think they will.

12-20-2006, 08:16 AM	#60
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	Butt first is a problem as you can rip the sack, but head first is much better you can grab the head in a wash cloth and pull with the contractions , only if needed..... If needed pull the head towards the tummy, not straight out.