2006-06-27 17:29:29 · 10 answers · asked by kilabee2003 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Usually milk production starts before parturition.
Just before givin' birth, you may see her breathing in a differert way, trying to prepare a bed and you may also see some abdominal contractions.
http://www.ccac.ca/en/CCAC_Programs/Guidelines_Policies/GUIDES/ENGLISH/V2_84/CHIX.HTM
The normal gestation period for a dog is around 63 days. Sometimes it is slightly shorter or longer, but you shouls wait too much. If the pups are not comin', it would be better to go straight to the vet. Ask him. Some dogs have problems like blockages in the uterus. The vet can resolve it.
NEVER IGNORE PROBLEMS THAT YOUR DOG MAY HAVE!
2006-06-27 17:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, she is very, very close at 9 weeks. Common behaviors are pacing, ripping up paper, trying to dig holes (I had a Doberman once that dug a 'hole' in my COUCH!) and unusual restlessness (which should be pretty easy to see in a pug). Depending on her personality, she may either want to be especially close to you, or stay away from you completely. If she likes her whelping box (hopefully you have set one up for her already for her to get used to it), she may start bringing small soft things, like tissues, socks & washcloths there. If you don't have one, set it up ASAP, or she will wind up whelping in the middle of the night where you least want her to, like the couch where she dug the hole.
There are ways you can more precisely tell by charting temperature (it goes down a few degrees within 24 hours of whelping), but it would be best for your vet to SHOW you how to do that (especially with such a small dog) than have someone tell you without pictures.
Hopefully you have a vet on call; although Pugs usually free whelp, with all flat faced breeds, there is the risk that the overly big headed puppy gets stuck in the birth canal, and so some of these breeds (most notably English Bulldogs) can need caesareans.
Good luck, puppies are way fun.
2006-06-28 00:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by Bartmooby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too had a pug who had 2 litters. A friend explained about 24 hours prior to delivery they will usually hide under a bed or behind your couch and they may even attempt to dig in preparation. Sure enough it's exactly what Sassy did.
Also, just as a FYI, Pugs are not very maternal and don't always remove the sack from the pup. Be sure to stay close and keep thread close by. If after 1 min. the mom doesn't remove the sack, simply pull it open (it will rip quite easily), remove the pup and massage gently with your fingers. It duplicates the licking and stimulates the pup to begin breathing. Then tie the thread on the coard right about the belly and turn the pup over to mom.
Good Luck.
2006-06-28 00:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several things may occur to help indicate that delivery of the puppies will occur. If provided with nesting materials such as rags or paper, the dog will make a nest. Approximately 24 hours prior to delivery, most dogs will become restless, will lose their appetite, and have a drop in body temperature. Once labor begins, the dog will lie on her side and abdominal contractions are usually visible just before the puppy emerges. She will lick herself and the puppy in the normal course of delivering the pups. There can be delays of 30 minutes or more between puppies. If prolonged time passes and it is clear more puppies are still in the uterus, a veterinarian should be contacted immediately.
2006-06-28 00:39:22 · answer #4 · answered by Pamela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will have a temperature drop 12 - 24 hours before labor. Works every time for me! Take her temperature, starting now to get a baseline, first thing in the morning before she has gotten up and moved around.
It may be to late for this though, the average due date is 63 days! She may get very restless and be panting before giving birth. She also may have some vaginal discharge a few hours before.
Hope you are ready with the whelping box and all your supplies!
2006-06-28 01:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe it or not they start panting, milk usually comes out their nipples a day or so before, and they dont usually eat anything on the day and mope about, good luck she wont be long
2006-06-28 00:35:53 · answer #6 · answered by kmbl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty much like everyone said, ask a vet or if the dog starts lactating
2006-06-28 00:39:10 · answer #7 · answered by Clifton C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
POOR COW!!! YOU are WAY too ignorant to have bred ANYTHING,let alone a dog! Hope she doesn't need a section & die on you. IT'S YOUR FAULT!
2006-06-28 07:27:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
63 days, anything over that....take her to the vet
2006-06-28 00:33:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a vet so you know
2006-06-28 00:32:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋