I have a female Shih Szu. She is pregnant for almost 60 days now since I saw her mating with my male Terrier on June 3 3006. How will I know if my dog is ready to give birth?
2006-07-31 16:12:10 · 12 answers · asked by thatssimple 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She will be restless, turning circles, whining, panting, scratching at bedding. ....If you offer her a tasty treat she will refuse it. Then you know she's gonna pop em out shortly.....I'll post some good puppy care tips here in a minute>>>>>>Provide a warm place to put the puppies as they are born, such as a basket with a hot water bottle ( you can use a 2 liter bottle filled with hot water, and covered by a towel) or heating pad. As she is delivering the next pup, put the already born ones in the warm box or basket.. If the puppies get too hot they will "scream" and cry, and if too cold they will whimper. Make sure that you do not take the basket out of mother's sight, since this would upset her and interfere with the remainder of whelping. If the puppies are hungry, they will make "angry" cries.
It may be necessary, in the long haired breeds, to comb out or preferably cut the hair around the mammary glands and nipples about a week in advance. Most bitches will start to shed some hair around the nipples about 2 weeks before whelping. The underside of the mother should be gently and thoroughly washed and rinsed clean before the whelping. Any abnormal discharges such as bloody milk, or greenish yellow pus in the milk coming from the nipples and mammary glands should be brought to the attention of your veterinarian.
Have iodine or suitable disinfectant on had for the opened end of the umbilicus on each puppy.
Some dental floss will work to tie around the base of the cord if its bleeding. Tie a knot 1/4 to 1/2 inches from the puppy's abdomen. Plenty of clean towels and a human nasal aspirator for nasal mucus removal are also handy to have. An accurate way to weigh the puppies is essential. You may need a gram scale for smaller breeds, dams under 20 pounds. A milk supplement and bottle feeder may be needed.
Smaller breeds will definitely need a heat source in the whelping box. Covered heating pads work best. Be careful of heat lamps. Some gradient of heat should be provided, so the pups and dam can move to their own comfort zone.
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dog breeder since 1968.....Here is a more complete site..http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/whelping... OH, and CONGRATULATIONS!!! Let us know how it goes!
2006-07-31 21:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Temps should be taken twice a day and recorded.When there is a temperature drop from the normal, and the drop dips toward and reaches 98 degree F, there will be pups within 12-24 hours. If there is uterine inertia, the female is showing no signs of labor or if she is very restless and nothing has happened after 30 hours or less, you may need to bring her to the vet to have an emergency c-section -- or the mother and all the whelps will die.
Pups should be taken to the vet within a day or two of birth and examined for defects such as hepatic and cardio shunts, cleft palate and other such problems. They need warmth and the mother needs to be producing sufficient milk w no mastitis.
Give standard care, vaccinations and worming to all pups. When you place them, guarantee them for health in writing. Write a contract that the puppies should be returned to you if the owners can't keep them and that they not be disposed of in an animal shelter. Teach the owners how to raise their young dogs, housebreak them, crate train, etc and always be on standby for the buyers. If you plan to be a breeder, do genetic screening on all the breeding stock and the pups produced to get a wide base of genetic info. Study genetics of your breeds, learn their standards. Be responsible.
Or... Neuter both adult dogs and never let this happen again.
2006-07-31 16:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Cobangrrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will start acting very nervous, panting, looking to you for comfort. You can take her temperature rectally. It's usually about 101 degrees, but will drop to around 98 degrees. Once the temp drops, she will deliver within 24 hours. You can do a web search on whelping. You really need to educate yourself. Call the vet. Maybe they have a pamphlet you can read. Once the birthing starts, don't leave your dog. You may have to rush her to the vet.
2006-07-31 16:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
63 days from first OR last mating. signs of readiness include nesting, breaking of waters, lots of licking down there to prepare . and b/c it hurts. and PANTING lots of PANTING. circling.hope you have been reading up on how to help!. if not get a good book or check out sites for birthing k-9. enjoy the journey! :)
2006-07-31 16:22:25 · answer #4 · answered by sillygoose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the tail area, when puppies start coming out she is ready to give birth :)
2006-07-31 16:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by alis_n_1derland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the puppies start coming out. She will nest for awhile, start acting b*tchie and protective about her area. And eat very little.
2006-07-31 16:27:50 · answer #6 · answered by ma_zila 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog will find a place to hide and she will go into labor. You will know because she will whimper.
2006-07-31 19:23:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog stated squatting a lot only hours before she gave birth. so i guess if she starts squatting frequently you know why.
2006-07-31 19:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by scott h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SHE WILL FIND A DARK QUIET PLACE TO DO IT AND CAN DO IT ALL ON HER OWN JUST BE THERE TO MAKE SURE EVERYHTING GOES SMOTHLY AND KEEP A NUMBER TO A 24 HOUR VET JUST INCASE
2006-07-31 17:24:26 · answer #9 · answered by girlie1921 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog will want to find a place to have the puppies and she will have milk in the nibbles. and she will want to be left alone
2006-07-31 16:18:56 · answer #10 · answered by LENORE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋