Day 63, still no puppies..advice?

[heatherw610]

Hi, my female is now on day 63. This is her 2nd litter of pups. Her first litter she went on day 60 and had 4 and everything went okay (except one pup died at 2 weeks old due to leaky heart valve).

What should i do if anything? Is it okay for her to go much longer?

[Mardelin]

She has until midnight....contact your vet, you may want to take her in just to check. But, she can go a couple of days beyond as sperm lives 48 hours and it depends when she ovulated and when she concieved.

[daisy mae06]

Great advice Mardelin I just wanted to say I hope all goes well keep us updated.

[heatherw610]

So then its okay if they go past the 63 day mark? She stopped eating last night and has had diarrhea today.. not too bad, probably more like loose stool. I just called my vet and left a message but i wanted to know if this is normal to go over 63 days.

[lisatodd]

Originally Posted by heatherw610

So then its okay if they go past the 63 day mark? She stopped eating last night and has had diarrhea today.. not too bad, probably more like loose stool. I just called my vet and left a message but i wanted to know if this is normal to go over 63 days.

my last one was at day 65....i was just getting ready to call the vets when she finally delivered.

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by heatherw610

So then its okay if they go past the 63 day mark? She stopped eating last night and has had diarrhea today.. not too bad, probably more like loose stool. I just called my vet and left a message but i wanted to know if this is normal to go over 63 days.

She will likely go today then, loose stool is first indicator take her temp watch for fever as something could be going wrong if she runs a fever. Temp should drop then come up to normal then whelping will occur. You may not catch the temp drop depends on when you take the temp.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by heatherw610

So then its okay if they go past the 63 day mark? She stopped eating last night and has had diarrhea today.. not too bad, probably more like loose stool. I just called my vet and left a message but i wanted to know if this is normal to go over 63 days.

Sounds like she's ready. Check her temp, keep her in a confined area and watch her like a hawk.

It's not real normal but, it happens.

[heatherw610]

thanks ladies, my vet just called me back and said not to worry as long as she isnt contracting or acting like she is in pain. She has even played a little today but now she is sleeping... hopefully resting up to have those babies.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by heatherw610

thanks ladies, my vet just called me back and said not to worry as long as she isnt contracting or acting like she is in pain. She has even played a little today but now she is sleeping... hopefully resting up to have those babies.

Do take her temp.....

[heatherw610]

What should her temp be around now?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by heatherw610

What should her temp be around now?

If she's ready 99-98...and it should hold at that for about 12 hours.


If it spikes above 102.....then there's a problem

[ImCKN]

Did you take her temp? What was it? Is there any other signs? Nesting? You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted.

[heatherw610]

Okay so we have 2 pups... but there is at least one more in there and its been 2 hours now.. Is this okay for her to not be trying to have the last? She has had a few contractions but then she just lays down and lets the babies nurse.. Should I be concerned?

[Suzy]

Originally Posted by heatherw610

Okay so we have 2 pups... but there is at least one more in there and its been 2 hours now.. Is this okay for her to not be trying to have the last? She has had a few contractions but then she just lays down and lets the babies nurse.. Should I be concerned?

BUMPING this up for you! I don't know, but I want someone to answer!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by heatherw610

Okay so we have 2 pups... but there is at least one more in there and its been 2 hours now.. Is this okay for her to not be trying to have the last? She has had a few contractions but then she just lays down and lets the babies nurse.. Should I be concerned?

Do you know how to feather? Put a surgical glove on, cover 1 finger with KY Jelly and insert finger lightly and move gently...this can start up the contractions. You may want to contact your vet too. If the feathering doesn't work, you might want to try some NutriDrops...she may be tired. If that doesn't work. She may need a POP shot....