My pug is 62days pregnant, how do I know when exactly will she give birth?

Question

She is soooo fat. She eats a lot. How do I know if she's already due? I do not want her to have a caesarian!

Help, i'm worried because she might be overdue and the pups might die inside her!

Answer 1

when it comes out.

Answer 2

* Symptoms or signs of pregnancy - Three weeks after mating the female dog may have an upset stomach and not want to eat for about a week to 10 days. One way to tell if your dog is pregnant is to check her vulva, the swelling would not have gone down after her heat and looks enlarged. Thirty days after being bred a blood test can be done by a veterinarian to confirm pregnancy. A pregnant dogs nipples will develop around week 5 and she will begin to look broader. At 21 days an ultrasound can be done to confirm pregnancy and at 45 days radiographs can be taken and puppies counted.




* How long is a dog pregnant - The gestation period for dogs is 60 - 63 days. Start counting from the first time you bred her.




* Diet - During the first 30 days of pregnancy she can eat her normal diet, as long as it is a high quality food. During the last month of pregnancy start switching her over to a high quality puppy food, make the diet change over a weeks time. Do not give vitamin supplements, a high quality food has plenty of nutrients. Also, be aware that some vitamin supplements may cause birth defects so check with your veterinarian before choosing to supplement.




* Exercise - Take her on daily walks. It is important that she does not become overweight during this time and the walks will keep her in shape for delivery. Letting the dog run in the backyard is not equal to a walk, a walk is mental and physical exercise. During the last 3 weeks of gestation do not take her out and do not expose her to other dogs as added protection against disease.




* Vaccinations - Do not vaccinate a pregnant dog. Some vaccines will cause abortion. Vaccinations should be given prior to breeding so that the protection can be passed to the puppies by the mothers milk. This is quite misleading in simple terms, as many vaccinations can be given with no problems. However as a general rule wait till after.




* Whelping box - About two weeks prior to the expected delivery start to prepare a whelping box. The box should be deep enough to contain the puppies at 4 - 6 weeks of age. Cover the box with newspapers, sheets, towels, etc. Don't use anything you are attached to, whelping puppies is a dirty business. Have enough clean towels so that during the birthing process each new puppy will have it's own clean towel.




* Body Temperature - One week prior to whelping start taking the mothers temperature rectally. A normal dog temperature will be 100.5 - 102.5, about 24 hours before whelping her temperature will drop a few degrees. This will give you time to prepare.




* Additional information - Never leave a pregnant dog who is about to whelp. Many dogs need help birthing puppies and in some situations a cesarean is necessary to save the life of mom and puppies.


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Answer 3

Congratulations on your litter?

The average whelp day is 63 days after the first day of breeding. Hopefully, because you have a Pug, you took her to the vet and for assistance in the birth since Pugs often require a C section and assistance for pups during birth so they do not drown in the birth process.

Answer 4

Gestation period for most dogs is 63 to 65 days. You still have a few days to go. A trip to the vets fro a check up to reassure you might not be a bad idea. Some females but not all will slow down their eating shortly before whelping they will also begin to wander around the house looking for a place usually a quite dark spot to have the pups in. She will also tend to be very clingy to you and not like to keep you out of her sight for too long. Nesting is a sure sign that labor is not too far off and general restlessness.
Whether she has a c-section is really not up to you if she shows signs of real distress while in labor it may be necessary.
Good luck!

Answer 5

Congratulations!
Don't be overly worried, if she is a free whelper you should have no problems. Do you know if she was born through a C section and whether the male has thrown any litters that needed c sections? Be prepared to know what vets are near you and open in case you need one.
Meanwhile if she is a free whelper,you will see the signs of labor. She will pant and dig and seem very uncomfortable. Have all your supplies ready. A heating pad, scissors, nice box for them, etc. Goggle some site there is lots of info with supplies you can learn about.

Answer 6

Listen your dog could go into labor any day now. Please stay at home as much as you can, she may need your help. Do you have whelping information. If not contact me right away. I have a chihuahua breeding business. Your female will start shivering, panting, and not eat the day of labor. Please let your vet know that you may have to call him and get some emergency assistance with the birth and labor. I hope that she goes into labor when your vet is open. Both my last litters were delivered on day 60 and day 61 !!

Answer 7

if I recall correctly the gestation period is just under 90 days. Ask your vet hon. My best suggestion is.. do some web surfing on whelping pups.. and do it BEFORE the dog is due. Pugs have big heads too.. I would get on a breed list and see if they have a high rate of need for cecerians.

talk to your vet

Candice

Answer 8

Stage One of Labor:
During the first stage of labor the cervix begins to dilate and uterine contractions begin. These contractions are painful and perplexing to the dog. She will appear quite uncomfortable and restless - pacing, shivering and panting. She probably will not eat and she may even vomit. Some dogs whine persistently. Others occupy themselves building a nest. Uterine contractions, although occurring, are not as easy to see as in humans. This is the longest stage of labor. It generally lasts six to eighteen hours. By the end of this period the dog’s cervix will have completely dilated for the puppies to pass. During this period keep the mother’s environment quiet and calm. I usually shut them off in a darkened area such as the bathroom.

Stage Two of Labor:
During the second stage of labor uterine contractions begin in force. As this stage progresses the placental water sacks break and a straw-colored fluid is passed. Placentas are expelled after each puppy or sporadically during labor. Pups usually appear every half-hour or so after ten to thirty minutes of forceful straining. As the pups deliver, the mother will lick the puppy clean and bite off the umbilical cord. It is important to let the mother do this, if she will, because through this process she bonds with her puppies and learns to recognize them as her own. The rough licking of the mother stimulates the puppies to breathe and improves their circulation. The mother will probably eat some of the afterbirths. If the ***** does not tear away the sac and lick the pups to stimulate respiration, the owner should tear the sac open, clear all fluid away from the pup's nose and mouth, and vigorously rub the pup to stimulate breathing.
It is not uncommon, however, for the mother to take rests during labor and up to four hours can pass between some puppies. If more than four hours have passed without a puppy and you are certain more puppies are present take the dog to a veterinary hospital. Also seek assistance if the mother strains forcefully for over an hour without producing another pup. If you see the rear legs of a puppy protruding from the dog’s vagina you can assist the mother by gently pulling the puppy in a downward and rearward arcing motion. You must do this very gently because puppies are fragile and easily hurt. It is normal for many puppies to be born rear feet first or breach. When a mother dog is stuck in incomplete labor the first thing I do is administer oxytocin and calcium to stimulate uterine contractions. If the puppies are too big to pass through the birth canal or the oxytocin fails to induce successful labor, I perform a cesarean section on the dog.

Stage Three of Labor:
The concept of a third stage of labor is borrowed from human labor terms. It is a very indistinct period in dogs. Once all the puppies have been born the dog enters this third stage of labor during which time the uterus contracts fully, expelling any remaining placenta, blood and fluid

Answer 9

Take her to the vet. If you're willing to count down the days then go ahead. There are also plenty of websites for that cute Pug of yours. Don't worry, she'll be just fine if you get the right information.

Answer 10

You need to take er to a vet and they can check her out and tell you if she is close, also her temp will drop 24-72 hours before birth. You need to consult your vet either way that way if she goes into labor and has complications while the office is closed you know how to contact him. He can also tell you the signs of distress to watch for. You dont want anything bad to happen to her or her pups. Good luck and congrats.

Answer 11

Dog gestation is invariably 63-65 days. If she goes over to the 66th day without showing any signs, get her to the vet, she probably will need a caesarean. This is not a disaster, dogs do fine with it - but if she does end up needing a caesarean, get her spayed while it's being done so she doesn't end up having o go through it again

Chalice