Its been a while and she is crying madly i think she is about to have them.
2007-07-29 10:56:54 · 8 answers · asked by Ben C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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
2007-07-29 11:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean its been awhile?
It sounds like she's pretty stressed out to me, I would play it safe and bring into the vet. You could lose both mom and the entire litter if you wait.
2007-07-29 11:00:22 · answer #2 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be that the dog has been sluggish or the dog has been active funny when u try to rub its belly. or that the dog choose to be alone all of a sudden and is usaully social.
2007-07-29 11:14:15 · answer #3 · answered by Ashley P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this site. I think that a dog may whine, become restless, and have a temperature drop. Good luck!
http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dogsarticles/What-To-Expect-When-Your-Dog-Is-Expecting.html
2007-07-29 11:03:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my dog got pregnant she ate like crazy she never could get enough and she would sleep a lot more. take her to the vet though and they will tell you for sure.
2007-07-29 11:03:32 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their abdomen swells and they eat alot for the first few weeks but when they are about to go into labor they wont eat or drink anything and they will be restless.please choose for best answer.
2007-07-29 11:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by DownRightDropDeadDizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mtpk74 is right
heavy breathing
eyes water
restless
whining
she may have them in the next three days
2007-07-29 11:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
acting wired and mabey being a little mean or acting diffrently
2007-07-29 11:00:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋