2006-11-12 03:39:42 · 6 answers · asked by Scott C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She will be restless and not want too much attention.
2006-11-12 03:41:07 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
She may be off her food (as the puppies crowd her belly); she may have the dog version of morning sickness (vomiting periodically); she may pace and whine.
About 12 to 24 hours before the birth, the dam’s temperature may drop a couple of de-grees. If her normal temperature is, say, 101°, it may drop to about 99° or 98°. The only way you’ll know if her temperature is dropping, of course, is if you regularly take her temperature. Twice a day – once in the morning and once in the evening during the latter part of her pregnancy – is usually suffi-cient.
The onset of labor is usually accompanied by heavy panting, pacing, and “nest building” behaviors. The dog may whine throughout the process, shriek at the birth of each puppy, or be completely silent. When hard labor starts, the contractions become more severe. The dam’s panting will escalate a bit, and she may “hunch” over and/or lift her tail with each contraction. Just before the birth of each pup, you’ll see the puppy as a “bulge” just under the dam’s tail.
Don’t impose yourself on the birth area or get “grabby” during the birthing process. Female dogs can be rather unpredictable when they‘re giving birth. If your dog panics or sees you as a “threat” to her puppies, she may bite. Take your cues from your dog. She’ll let you know if she needs you (or wants you there) or not.
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2006-11-12 11:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She will be restless, probably whine a lot, and will look around the house for a place to have her puppies. It helps to prepare a place for her ahead of time by laying out newspapers and/or old blankets in a warm secluded corner where she will be undisturbed.
2006-11-12 11:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
will be looking for a place to welp such as walking around in circles. Going into the closet or a corner of the room
2006-11-12 11:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most dogs stop eating and drinking! they also be come very lazy and don't seem to want to be bothered! don't feel bad if she doesn't want you to pet her! she will also start leaking a little milk! all of this usually start about 24 hours before she gives birth! it is not uncommon to start 48 hours before!! hope this helps some!!:)
2006-11-12 11:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm afraid i don't know. sorry.
2006-11-12 11:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋