2006-07-15 20:27:03 · 6 answers · asked by kilabee2003 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Every morning, before she gets up and moves around.
TMF - I am SO glad I do not go to your clinic for reproductive advice, hopefully your clinic doesn't do much reproductive work.
2006-07-16 07:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are more comfortable with taking her temp, then Track temperature from day 58-65, 3 times daily.
Let me suggest that you forget about using a thermometer to aid your guess as to when the pups are on the way. Some bitches' temperature will drop from a normal range (101 to 102.5 degrees) to a degree or so below their normal a few hours prior to whelping...but many don't. And if her temperature does drop and no puppies are forthcoming, are you going to rush her into surgery? Of course not. Recording the temperature, and over-estimating its importance, can cause you more turmoil and anxiety than any value taking the temperature may have as a prognosticator of labor, so don't bother with it if you don't want to.
The first sign that the new puppy-family is on the way usually is signaled by the *****'s lack of interest in food about twenty-four hours before whelping. Then you may notice she will lick at her vulva and have slight abdominal cramping. Then the abdominal contractions become more frequent...about every half hour. All of a sudden you may notice a shiny, grayish sac drooping through the vulva; it looks like a gray water balloon. The ***** may walk around with this hanging out and will often open the "water sac" and a clear fluid will run out. The pup's on the way! In most cases the pup will be delivered within an hour of this sac being presented for your viewing pleasure since now the pup is surely in the pelvic canal. The first pup often is the most difficult for the ***** to pass, and she may strain quite hard and even moan a bit. Don't panic yet. (Although, it is a good idea to call your veterinarian and announce proudly "she's havin' 'em!". Now the entire animal hospital staff will be on the alert that you will be calling every fifteen minutes with updates on her progress.) If she hasn't passed the pup within one hour of the "water sac" showing, do call your veterinarian and discuss the need for her to be seen right away to help pass the pup.
Excellent illustrated site> http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/whelping.html
2006-07-15 20:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. That is something stupid breeders say to do. We, at a vet clinic, do not take temps on pregnant dogs to determine labor times. LEAVE HER ALONE. She is not a person and does not need you to "help" her deliver. Watch while she has puppies to be sure there are no complications but otherwise LET HER DO IT ALONE!
2006-07-16 00:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by TMF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl your dog is going to have babies soon. Don't check her temp. Find a place where she can have them.
PS
Make sure you hold those Pups it will help them to love humens. That is what you can do for your dog.Oh And Good Luck With the new pups
2006-07-15 20:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by Mary M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people should just leave breeding up to people who know what they are doing.. Or learn FIRST!
2006-07-15 22:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none. she is pregnant, not sick feed her extra calcium starting about now so she can feed her puppies
2006-07-15 20:32:37 · answer #6 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋