The father is smaller than her and she is currently on puppy food and also sleeping in her whelping box at night.
2007-08-29 06:00:03 · 12 answers · asked by BabyGirlBrooks 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your question?
She should start showing a lot in the next two weeks. You will be able to feel stronger movement after 7-8 weeks. They deliver at 9 weeks. Make sure you have her wormed before the birth. Congratulations.
2007-08-29 06:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by mama woof 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She should be fine. Smaller dogs usually have smaller litters (meaning fewer pups, not smaller as in size...)
You can feed her any kind of food (her regular food is best) until she has the pups, just go to the pet store (the "feed-n-seed" is usually better) and get some vitamins. You can get natal vitamins but regular supplements will work fine. Give her one daily through the pregnancy & as long as she is nursing the pups. Keep her comfortable & try to be there when you expect them to be born. She will probably start pacing a little more the few days before and then just lie in her box when she is getting ready to deliver.
Most new moms deliver fine on their own, but some are unsure about what to do, they also do not realize that they should not lay on the little ones. They think it is protection but it doesn't take much to squish a tiny baby (even though she is a small dog herself-she is HUGE compared to the babies...LOL).
Chihuahua's tend to be more high-strung/hyper and have a more active nervous system, so she may need you and/or your voice to calm her. Also, remember to put something that she is familiar with (a toy/blanket/whatever) in her box with her-that serves as a safety blanket during this unfamiliar experience. Dog gestation period is around 63 days, so you can expect your new arrivals in 3 1/2 to 4 more weeks.
Once she delivers, you will need to feed her more than usual. I always keep food down at all times for my lactating mothers. My vet recommended that they have access to as much food as they'd like when nursing pups. Don't worry, she won't over-eat or make herself sick, she just needs plenty of nutrition for the babies.
Hope this helps, CONGRATULATIONS & Good Luck. Don't worry, you two will be fine.
2007-08-29 13:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by buckshotbullies 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
She will give birth in about 3-4 weeks. I've had a chihuahua give birth and since she was small, we had to take her to the doctor so they can operate and take the babies out that way. I would just like to warn you that chihuahuas don't give birth that easily and may need emergency care. So be alert in about 3 weeks. You may want to take notes on her behavior in case you have to go to the vet and describe the situation. Good Luck.
2007-08-29 13:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by DCD4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is the question?? Since you still have a long way to go, it will be beneficial to you and the littlw mama to read up as much as you can on this very important subject. Here is a great site that you should find very helpful.
http://www.chihuahualoving.com/MakingBabies.html
2007-08-29 13:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
And?..... Probably not a bad idea to take her to the vet for a pre-natal check. I sure he (or she) can answer any questions.
2007-08-29 13:06:02 · answer #5 · answered by tarheelgirl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where is the question?
2007-08-29 13:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
What is the question?
2007-08-29 13:05:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is there an actual question here?
2007-08-29 13:10:17 · answer #8 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Are you UNSURE if your Chi is preg? What is your worry? Nature will take it's course.
Always has, always will.
2007-08-29 13:08:10 · answer #9 · answered by tercir2006 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i see no question
2007-08-29 13:05:23 · answer #10 · answered by Always There Alice 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋