Dog Help
2007-10-31 06:54:24 · 26 answers · asked by Diamond E 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I really do hate it when people say being a responsible pet owner means that you have your dogs altered. While this was an irresponsible breeding, keeping your dogs intact if you know what your doing is not in any way irresponsible.
I have three intact female dogs, not one has ever been pregnant. Want to know why? I know when they go into heat, we don't have any intact animals in the house and they go out, supervised into a fenced in yard with privacy fencing (8 foot high).
I am very responsible with my dogs.
2007-10-31 07:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by nanookadenord 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Labor usually starts 62-63 days after mating. That can change a little depending on the size of the dog and number of pups but not more than a day or 2.
Here's a link that goes through the stages for you and should help to answer the questions. http://www.2ndchance.info/caninelaborstages.htm
2007-10-31 07:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by Snooze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Again? Please get your dog spayed so she does not have puppies no one wants. Your dog deserves to be taken care of and not have one litter after another.
You need to make a place for her to have her puppies. A box large enough for her, and the puppies lined with old blankets to keep her warm and comfortable, and put a large trash bag on top of that, and newspapers on top of the trash bag. You can later remove the soiled newspapers, and trash bags and throw away, and have clean blankets. Try not to touch the puppies when removing the soiled papers and trash bags. Work from side to side to remove. If you put her in the box ahead of time, she may figure out it is for her to use. Be sure to feed her enough so she doesn't die from calcium deficiency after the puppies are born. A dog is pregnant anywhere from 58 to 66 days. She will begin to go in circles looking for a place away from everyone to have her litter.
Please read this link so you will know what to watch for in case of complications.
http://www.seefido.com/html/dog_labor_development.htm
2007-10-31 06:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to take her to the vet!!!! Make sure she is healthy. She's obviously having one litter after another. That is very unhealthy - depleting the mother of nutrients with every litter. Get her to the vet!!!
After this litter, spay her. There are too many unwanted animals in shelters. And even if you can sell her puppies, do you know if they are going to a good home?
You are not being a responsible pet owner. You have to get her spayed... Get her to the vet now for prenatal care.
2007-10-31 07:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by puppy.lover13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No problem I have a girl dog to when your lady is ready to pop she is going to go crazy her behavior it going to be like something that you have never seen before. I got scared but she started to look 4 a dark place and she was running around like a little kid with 2 much sugar. Thats cuz she feels pain once she settles down she will find her personal area in your home and give birth. But please help her give the space she needs but stay and monitor her cuz she will help. So you'll be the mid wife. Its lots of fun when you see the puppy coming out. Also if you have her outside once she starts acting funny or you see that she's dragging herself put her in the house.
2007-10-31 07:01:26 · answer #5 · answered by ?????? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take her to a veterinarian. Sure signs that she's getting close is her belly will start swelling, her nipples will enlarge, she'll start being lethargic, sometimes not eating, laying around and not being active.
But definitely take her to a vet so that they can assess how she's doing health wise, and depending on her breed, they may need to assist in her birth.
2007-10-31 07:04:27 · answer #6 · answered by foxsuite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs are pregnant for about 63 days..
puppies start moving about 1-2 weeks prior..they also get their milk. you can tell by squeezing her nipples.
a day or so prior to delivery they stop moving as they enter the birth canal.
she will get anxious and she will pant alot. She will try to find her own place to have her puppies. if you want her to have them somewhere else maker sure it is secluded away from anyone upsetting her..even if its your kids who she loves..
and just so all will know..**** happens..Male dogs will get to it if they want it. My aunt was trying to breed her Alaskan Malamute and she has a 10 ft chain link fence..and she had a yellow lab that kept getting in the yard. well the lab got her pregnant..she lived in the country and was perfectly with in her rights of shooting that dog...but she never would hurt a dog, not matter how much she hated it. she contacted the labs owner several times..and they obviously didnt do anything. and they didnt even apologize and they refused to take responsibility for helping her with the financial end of the puppy situation..
2007-10-31 07:01:22 · answer #7 · answered by ✿❃❀❁✾ Stef ♐ ✿❃❀❁✾ 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't know how to tell when female dogs are in heat but I strongly recommend that you get her spayed. It only costs 35 dollars at the SPCA.
2007-10-31 06:59:23 · answer #8 · answered by Codys mom 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad your pregnant dog is a girl.....You should really really take her to a veterinarian. Good prenatal care isn't just for humans.
2007-10-31 06:57:46 · answer #9 · answered by Ginger R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well its when its water breaks. Does your dog usually pee in a specific place? If it does then you can easily tell, because the water will break anytime, so like lets say that it water comes out of them, then that is a sign that its very soon.
Hoped this helpped :D
2007-10-31 06:58:21 · answer #10 · answered by Jin Yi 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋