my boxer dog is pregnant and is going to have about 3-5 puppies....today since the morning shes been acting a little bit wierd......two days ago mucus was coming out of her area....then yesterday she was just restless.....now today she keeps going into my garage and panting....she goes into my garage and goes on the bed and starts digging like if it was dirt....then she lays down and then later on gets up and does it again....she ate and drank this morning too but very little....she seems calm but just like wierd...panting,digging,restless......this is the first stage of labor right??
2007-07-04 08:00:22 · 10 answers · asked by softballj 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hi sounds like she is about ready.. Here is something that might help
Stages of Labor
Your Dam may exhibit all or just some of the following signs.
Stage 1
• Temperature will drop to 98 degrees or so...
• Eyes will dilate
• She will stare at you and want you near
• Refusal to eat
• Hide under your bed or a dark place
• Laying on her side but can't seem to get comfortable
• Mucus Discharge
Stage 2 - pre labor
• Digging
• Shivering
• Panting
• Staring at her rear end
• Licking vulva excessively
• Mild Uterine Contractions
Stage 3 - Labor
• Hard Uterine Contractions
• Extreme Shivering
• Water Breaking
• Grunting and pushing
• Visible sign of the First pup and delivery (Whelp)
Note # If the Dam is pushing and grunting and crying out in pain that lasts for over an hour with no visible pup,
you maybe in trouble. This is when you need to search your gut. Ask yourself, how do you feel?
Do you feel you are safe or in trouble. Go by your gut instinct. Read the Dams signs, her body is talking to you.
She is probably safe if she is napping between contractions, but if is she becoming exhausted from constant pushing and straining,
if she appears close to collapse you maybe in trouble. She is telling you something is wrong and a puppy maybe to large to pass thru her pelvis.
If you feel you are in trouble. Call your Vet and get ready to seek help
2007-07-04 08:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. The mucus was the plug from the cervix, the panting is the reaction to the contractions and the poor appetite is a natural reaction to labour. Shouldn't be long now!
2007-07-04 15:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by stitchylinda 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure sounds like it! just keep an eye on her. Make sure she has water close by. Once the puppies start coming make sure the birth bag if off of them face most important so they can breath. So have a soft towel close by for you. All the best! Happy 4th;~)
2007-07-04 15:07:13 · answer #3 · answered by SureKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many days since breeding? How do you know there are 3-5 puppies? Your ****** should be closely monitored in case she needs help or has a puppy stuck later. What is her temperature?
2007-07-04 15:07:12 · answer #4 · answered by Redyre Rottweilers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not going to be long now! Keep a close eye on her! Good Luck! Let us know how everything goes!
2007-07-04 15:51:34 · answer #5 · answered by Chihuahua Addict Adores Scooby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you cold take her temp if it's 98 she is definitely ready.
You may want to call the vet just to let him know so if there is any problems he can be prepared but they usually do everything on there own
if you have any problems you can email me at kathy_decaprio@yahoo.com
2007-07-04 15:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like it could be her nesting behavior.
Yes. Follow your vets instructions.
2007-07-04 15:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by sasha1641 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is the first sign..........
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whelping.htm
Great site to read up on........i know im late getting to your question. Hope her labor went smoothly!!
2007-07-04 22:43:19 · answer #8 · answered by Yooper_Chic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like she is ready
2007-07-04 15:04:24 · answer #9 · answered by fawneyblue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is. KEEP your eye on her
2007-07-04 15:03:57 · answer #10 · answered by thinkbig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋