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Mardelin · 12-21-2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Breny

Shes digging and pulling blankets with her teeth. We have a clear slimy discharge...I walked out of the room to use the bathroom and when I returned she greeted me at the door running around. She's back to digging and biting the blankets

Have you tried feathering to see if the pup is in the canal?

Breny · 12-21-2006, 10:40 AM

I hear the babies heart beat in her belly. Should I try to feather? How exactly do I do it

luvdorkyyorkies · 12-21-2006, 10:40 AM

Im kinda old school. Everything sounds okay to me, but Im not there so truly I dont know.

If I am there from the very beginning of the labor. I feel I know what is going on. I look for the empty brown/ black bubble and if a puppy is not produced after it appears and bursts within the hour, I think you need a vet most certainly. Labors are different, and its benefical to know the warning signs. It comes with experience and its very hard to give advice if you are not there.
Trust your instincts Breny.

feminvstr · 12-21-2006, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Breny

Shes digging and pulling blankets with her teeth. We have a clear slimy discharge...I walked out of the room to use the bathroom and when I returned she greeted me at the door running around. She's back to digging and biting the blankets

perfectly normal!

she doesnt want to be away from you, try to keep her in the whelping box when at all possible.

feminvstr · 12-21-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies

Im kinda old school. Everything sounds okay to me, but Im not there so truly I dont know.

If I am there from the very beginning of the labor. I feel I know what is going on. I look for the empty brown/ black bubble and if a puppy is not produced after it appears and bursts within the hour, I think you need a vet most certainly. Labors are different, and its benefical to know the warning signs. It comes with experience and its very hard to give advice if you are not there.
Trust your instincts Breny.

I agree my only concern is there is only one pup, so being cautious!

Breny · 12-21-2006, 10:43 AM

So I don't need to call the vet yet?

Breny · 12-21-2006, 10:45 AM

I hear the pups heartbeat in the belly, I hear it best when I put it right between her last two nipples.

No water sak yet, just clear slimy discharge stuck to the vulva hair.

Willow · 12-21-2006, 10:45 AM

Breny, I won't lie, I am nervous for you! and for your little girl! I am nervous because there is only one pup. I already told you my feelings on it. You have to trust your gut on this. If you have even the slightest concern, call your vet! That is what I would do!

In the meantime we are still here and routing for a successful delivery of a healthy puppy (and I have no idea why, but I keep thinking it's a girl LOLOL)

Mardelin · 12-21-2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Breny

I hear the babies heart beat in her belly. Should I try to feather? How exactly do I do it

Put a surgical glove on and coat it with KY Jelly...insert your finger into her vagina, see if you feel a pup there, if not lightly wiggle your finger around, at times this will make the dam get down to business. If she isn't getting down to business soon, contact your vet and speak to him for instructions.

Mardelin · 12-21-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Put a surgical glove on and coat it with KY Jelly...insert your finger into her vagina, see if you feel a pup there, if not lightly wiggle your finger around, at times this will make the dam get down to business. If she isn't getting down to business soon, contact your vet and speak to him for instructions.

I meant coat a finger with KY Jelly...big difference from coating the whole glove.

luvdorkyyorkies · 12-21-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by feminvstr

I agree my only concern is there is only one pup, so being cautious!

Ditto to kim's post.

A singleton, most times means a VERY well fed puppy in moms belly, being bigger.
This is hard one!! This is moms first litter too.
I dont know your mom Breny, but you do, if you think she is in distress, she probably is. Only you can make that call.......we just want that baby to be a healthy vital one!

feminvstr · 12-21-2006, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I meant coat a finger with KY Jelly...big difference from coating the whole glove.

LOL...make that little one a slippery little sucker

luvdorkyyorkies · 12-21-2006, 10:50 AM

Look close..........any water bag yet?

Willow · 12-21-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies

Ditto to kim's post.

A singleton, most times means a VERY well fed puppy in moms belly, being bigger.
This is hard one!! This is moms first litter too.
I dont know your mom Breny, but you do, if you think she is in distress, she probably is. Only you can make that call.......we just want that baby to be a healthy vital one!

I totally agree!!

Good post!

Breny · 12-21-2006, 10:55 AM

I went in to my first knuckle on my pinky...I didn't feel anything. Not sure what I would feel?
(the 1st part where your finger bends just below your nail)

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Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	Breny, I won't lie, I am nervous for you! and for your little girl! I am nervous because there is only one pup. I already told you my feelings on it. You have to trust your gut on this. If you have even the slightest concern, call your vet! That is what I would do! In the meantime we are still here and routing for a successful delivery of a healthy puppy (and I have no idea why, but I keep thinking it's a girl LOLOL) __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

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luvdorkyyorkies BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,681	Im kinda old school. Everything sounds okay to me, but Im not there so truly I dont know. If I am there from the very beginning of the labor. I feel I know what is going on. I look for the empty brown/ black bubble and if a puppy is not produced after it appears and bursts within the hour, I think you need a vet most certainly. Labors are different, and its benefical to know the warning signs. It comes with experience and its very hard to give advice if you are not there. Trust your instincts Breny.

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