she in labor and we left to give her s little time alone when we got back there was a yellow slimy stuff on her back end and 4 puddles around the house i cant get a hold of any vets....what can i do?
2007-02-12 15:02:56 · 9 answers · asked by lauriesissons 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
shes having them now 2 so far
2007-02-12 16:24:59 · update #1
Shell be fine, shaking, panting, and yellow stuff is normal. That means the pups are almost here. Her natural instinct will be to walk around and plop them out, shell then chew the yellow sacks to get the puppys out shell eventually take them in her mouth and put them all in a secluded area (her den). Shes capable of doing it all herself. The only thing you need to worry about is if its her first litter, make sure she gets each puppy out of its sack, it will suffocate if she doesnt. And also make sure she doesnt lay on any heads while shes feeding them. The birth will probably take all night, each puppy will be 20 to 120 min. apart. Unless you think shes accidentally suffocating the puppies, you can leave her alone.
2007-02-12 15:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Real 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Tia-- and the reverend told you right on this. Do not panic and upset her more. As said, she needs a private area for delivery.
She may follow your lead. I prefer closets and so have the moms.
Clean out the floor area and get together some clean old linens. You'll need to make a "mat" for delivery. It does get messy and when she allows you'll need to swap out the dirty linens for clean.
She may or may not welcome your help. Just be on stand by. Mother Nature blesses moms with the instincts needed for all this. And if in trouble she will allow some help.
I've had more moms deliver in my closet than can remember. It makes a quiet, dark spot and helps keep pups from getting too far away from the nest.
She'll probably do all this in middle of night when all is quiet. A vet should not be needed unless there is a real long time between pups or labor goes on too long and no pup yet.
Make sure her food/water are near the nest as she may not leave pups for awhile after birthing. She will let you know if she needs to go potty. She may give a warning growl if you are invading and that is normal! It means "back off" and you should. Do not let others hover either! It can stress the heck out of mom and cause problems, especially if first litter. Or she'll get frantic trying to move pups.
Good luck. Trust your instincts and hers too.
2007-02-12 16:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by pets4lifelady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is normal. Dogs have a mucus plug just like all mammals. Dogs can take several hours to have a litter of puppies, and she will move around looking for the right spot to have them. If you have any other animals running around (this includes the human kind) she will try to get away from them to have the puppies. Make sure she has privacy, check on her every 30 minutes or so, and be prepared to take her to a vet if there is a complication or if she has not had any puppies within 8 hours of starting discharge. Good luck.
2007-02-12 15:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by reverend_atrox 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The shaking si probably a calsium diffienctcy give her 2 tums or a human calsium suppliment and this will stop. The if the yellow dischargs is thick and foul smelling you have a serious problem keep calling vets call call call. If its not thick and foul smelling it may be membraines and the pups will come within a few hours if you dont get pups within the next 3 hours. You will probably loose them. Call the 411 and ask if they can connect you to an emergency clinic anywhere.
2007-02-12 15:30:05 · answer #4 · answered by gary b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for your trouble. Sounds like she is vomiting, needs glucose for energy and may experience calcium crash. Intervene asap to prevent her possible demise. I know that Tums now is made of calcium carbonate and she needs 3 by mouth now. To keep her blood sugar up, give her Karo syrup, it can slowly absorb little by little in her mouth.This occurrence happens many times and low calcium leads to shaking, muscle weakness, and heart rhythm disturbances which leads to death. It may be possible to intervene fast or she will need an IV to administer glucose (a simple sugar) and calcium through the vein from a vet. Buy vanilla ice cream which can prevent dehydration and is usually tolerated by sick dogs. I hope it isn't too late and my best wishes are for you.
2007-02-12 15:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by firestarter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Should be a 24-hour emergency vet number available for your regular vet or check in the phone book or information. Do it immediately, mom could be in trouble and need help with the delivery!! Don't wait!!!
2007-02-12 15:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by Patricia D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is white, then you definately comprehend what that's & shouldn't complication approximately it yet whilst it is yellow, deliver him to the vet to get it appeared at. could be an infection. And NO, canines don't get aids.
2016-10-02 01:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by luera 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most vets have an emergency after hours number to call, but I insist you get her to the vet asap she may die and the puppys too.
2007-02-12 15:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by Crystal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in the yellow pages for any vet, they should be able to tell you what to do without being nearby
2007-02-12 15:07:00 · answer #9 · answered by K. A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋