2006-07-04 01:34:22 · 6 answers · asked by jackier0317 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Take her to the vet.
A female doesn't need to be bred to satisfy her emotional needs. There is an awful lot that goes into breeding dogs right - are you sure you're ready? Rat Terriers are usually easy whelpers, but what if the pups have to be delivered by an expensive c-section? Do you know how to build a proper whelping box with a pig-rail, so that none of the pups can be crushed behind or under their mom? Do you know what eclampsia is? If you don't, your dog could die. Do you know how to tell when all the pups have been born? If there are any left inside her, they could die and so could she. Do you know where the nearest emergency clinic is? Dogs often deliver in the middle of the night. If there are any problems with the whelping, it may cost you $100 just to walk in the clinic's door - then all the other costs on top of that. What if she turns on them or won't feed them? Who's going to be up all day and night for two weeks hand-feeding them every four hours?
Before you breed, you should have had your vet do a health exam and fecal tests and blood tests for intestinal worms and heartworm to be sure her health was good. Then make sure your dog and the male you select (who should be a champion - your pups will be worth more!) are tested for Brucellosis - a canine VD.
If you breed her to a top quality male from an experienced breeder, they can help you with advice and may even show up to help you deliver the pups - but usually you're on your own. They can also advise you as to whether or not your female is good enough to breed and that she has no major faults that she could pass on. Expect to pay at least the sale price of one pup for your stud fee.
If you just want a pup to keep for yourself, it's a lot easier (and cheaper) to buy one than to breed your own. The pups are going to need food and shots and worming and lots of care for eight weeks. Have you got the time and energy? You won't make much money breeding dogs if you're doing it right! One of my breeder friends once calculated that she made less than $1.85 per hour after expenses in a litter with no problems. I bred one litter myself (from champion dogs!), but now I'd rather go and buy the pup I want.
2006-07-04 08:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was she BRED??? Duh..first step,ya know.
SPAY NOW!!!& never worry again.
So...you know she was bred(see?shoulda spayed!).Well, knowing how luck goes,she probably took. You can STILL SPAY NOW!! Bet a dime you won't. sigh....more mutts.
Have a clue what the breeding date was? Count 9 weeks from then for due date. Prepare at least in advance.
2006-07-04 01:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first stage,we are not able to identify it.After one month,her stomach become some more bigger and her tip of breast become sharp and if we squeeze it,a fluid will come out.
2006-07-04 02:13:17 · answer #3 · answered by ukp15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet and have an x-ray taken or a sonograph done...
2006-07-04 01:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by Sandeep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a home pregnancy test and have her pee on the stick.
2006-07-04 02:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ HeySexy ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the vet... have her x-rayed.... or is she getting more plump than usual? Even if you give her the same amount of food???
2006-07-04 02:22:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋