her temperature has dropped to 98 and she has been doing dead soft wimpers is restless and cleaning herself she has been panting since 4am
2007-08-06 21:14:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is evidently very near to having her puppies. I assume she is in whelp?
She should soon start to have stronger contractions. Just be there for her to reassure her. She will start pushing and give little grunts each time she pushes. When the first puppy appears hand it to her after you have carefully broken the membrane from around its face and she should do the rest.
When she has finished licking her puppy and cleaning it(Some Dams will toss them around to clear the mucous from their mouths so don't be alarmed at this) put the puppy to the teats and encourage it to latch on and suckle the mother.
I like to clear the mouths myself before handing the puppy over. If you do this make sure you are wearing surgical gloves.
Do this with each consecutive puppy that is born.
Let your Vet know she is about to produce her pups. He will be able to talk you through it if you are in any way worried or anxious about anything.
Don't let the Dam push for more than two hours. There may be a large puppy stuck in the birth canal. Sometimes a walk outside in the garden (on a leash) will help the puppy to pass through but be sure to take a clean cloth out with you if you take the mother outside in case she gives birth in your gaden. It has happened to me. Get her straight indoors again back to her puppies and let her deal with them all.
Puppies have an amazing sense of smell and will normally find the 'Milk Bar' on their own without any assistance.
Good luck. I hope all works well for you.
2007-08-06 21:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by Fields of Gold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she pregnant? If she is,then she's about to give birth.Have some towels to dry the puppies,clean scissors to cut the cords( tie them with a piece of string first ,one just above the belly,and another a few inches higher,and cut in between the two knots,but only if the mom doesn't.)Have your vet's number handy,and wait.Pups are on the way!
2007-08-07 04:25:35 · answer #2 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she's pregnant and is about to give birth!
2007-08-07 04:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she pregnant?
God I hope you know.
2007-08-07 05:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by HarleeNicole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋