Dogs Pregnancy on the 55th day...?

Question

Dogs Pregnancy on the 55th day, so what is to be expected in the next week besides puppies? How will she act, what will she do before labor? What do we need to do to get her ready?

Answer 1

Usually the dog's temperature will drop a few degrees 12-24 hours before she's going to give birth. Taking her rectal temperature each day, twice a day, will help you keep track of that.

As she gets closer to her delivery she may be off her food (because the pups are crowding her stomach), and may have to urinate frequently (because they push on her bladder). She may start "nest building" behavior (scratching up blankets and newspaper to make a bed for herself). She may pant a lot, pace a lot, and be more vocal than usual.

On the day she gives birth the panting, pacing and nest building behavior will generally increase greatly. This is an indication that labor is well underway. You'll know when her hard labor starts when you first see an expulsion of semi-clear fluid squirt out, and she starts to "hunch" and/or lift her tail with each deep contractions.

Let her do most of the work. If she's a first time mom, she may not fully understand what's happening until her instincts kick-in, so you may have to assist a little with the first pup by helping to remove the sac the pup comes in and cutting the umbilical cord. Don't interfere, however, if the mom doesn't want you touching her or her newborns. As each is pup is born, she'll pull the sac away from them, chew through the umbilical cord, and most likely eat the afterbirth (that's okay; it's good protein for her). She'll lick the pups all over to help stimulate their breathing, and will lick their little behinds to get out the first bowel movement (which can sometimes be seen a a greenish-black goo on or around the pups, if they poop as they're being born). The pups will need to start nursing as soon as possible. This actually helps to tie the bond between mom and her babies, and stimulate her uterus to push out the rest of the pups.

During the births the mom may yelp or whine loudly, or she may be entirely silent. It varies by dog.

Don't be surprised if some pups are born feet-first. That's not unusual. As long as the pup gets out, that's what's important.

Don't be surprised if there is a long interval between births. Some pups can come within 15-20 minutes of each; some may be hours apart. If the mother is working to birth one puppy for more than 5 hours, get her to the emergency room immediately. It may mean that her uterus can no longer contract, or that the pup is at an odd angle and cannot get out...and the remaining pups may die inside of her.

Take your dog to the vet immediately if you see a lot of red blood, or if the mom passes greenish-black ooze with a really foul odor; these can be signs of hemorrhage and/or the death of a pup inside of her that can put her whole system into shock and kill her.

Make sure everyone stays warm. Newborn pups cannot shiver, and cold will kill them faster than anything.

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Answer 2

There are three stages of labor. The first stage, which will probably go by undetected, occurs when the cervix is dilating and there are some uterine contractions. You may notice some shivering, restlessness, panting, vomiting, and unwillingness to eat, and the dog may seek out a private place. If you do notice this stage (which lasts six to 12 hours), encourage your pet to go to the whelping area.

Stages two and three, active labor and placental expulsion, conclude with the expulsion of the fetus and the placenta, respectively. If your dog has more than one puppy, she will alternate between stages two and three. Once your dog begins actively straining, the first puppy is usually delivered within 10 to 20 minutes. If the active straining has gone on for an hour unproductively it is time to call the vet. She needs some professional assistance. Many dogs will rest between puppies for an hour or so. This does not require intervention since the dog is not actively straining.

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Answer 3

We just had a litter of English Bulldogs babies and Pekingese babies. The last week the female will become increasingly affectionate, start to make her own bed (called nesting), and begin to paste and seen nervous. Check her milk production. Once you see milk she will have the babies within 24 hours in most cases. She will stop eatting ni that 24 hours. Check her temp and once it drops 99 or below she is in labor. You will have puppies shortly. The temp is the best way to know it is time.
Keep fresh water and a good source of food during this week. She will need a comfortable place she feels safe, which if she is left lose at night, will more than likely find herself. We put ours in the crate after her temp drops. You will need a material for bedding that will need changed. I do nto suggest newspaper for birthing, the mother will eat her placenta and newspaper can easily become stuck to and soaked during labor. Old towels and sheets are fine. They will be changed out after the whelping. You may want to keep extra towls around, a warm water bottle, and sterile scissors in case she needs help breaking the sacks or cutting the cords. It is important you allow her to eat her placenta after the birth as this helps replenish proteins and stimulate milk for the babies.

Answer 4

first off. congrats! You want to alert your vet to see if he could come by and check the pup's after birth. You want to provide warm blankets, a nice cardboard box, and some water. After birth, she will want to guard the puppies so give her some space. Don;t try to pick them up just yet. If there is alto of babies, it may an extirpation. Make sure she is comfy and watch her 24/7.

Answer 5

She will try to find a spot.If she already has one,,the best advice that I can give is to use newspaper before & after birth instead of material bedding.They can too easily sufficate & do.Mom will keep them warm.Do not put a water bowl in the area,,mom will get nervous & move them.Keep the smallest near her,,near her arm & be sure they all get their share of milk. Good luck & if ever you have another question,,feel free to e-mail me anytime. ;O)

Answer 6

i breed jack russel pups and my females usually will at that time start nesting you should give her a quiet place and set up bedding for her she will go to this place often and usually only come out when potty or hungry alow her to be alone and do what she needs to she will do the rest