Are there any sighns to look for ? or Particular behaviour that will give me an idea when it will happen? Do I need to get any thing ready for the big event like hot water and towels? She is part dachsund and part jack russell I LOVE her and want to do this the right way All advice will be GREATLY Appreciated!
2007-11-02 18:44:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I let her breed our Jack Russell because so many of our friends fell in love with them and want their offspring. For those of you who think I am stupid thats your problem.We love our doggies and this is the first and last litter she will have. Yes I am Inexperienced at this but animals give birth naturally unlike us humans where we ar stapped on our back in such abnormal positions ( icould go on but...) I just wanted to know as I want this to be as painfree and comfortable as possible so if anyone has been there for their dog while it gave birth I would appreciate ANY advice of what I would need what to do when they come out , if there is anything I should do and if I need stuff like betadine or alcohol and do I have to cut their cords etc. Please only Dog lovers who have been through this I will be most grateful for any advice you can give me at all. I live in a very remote place and the nearest vet is 3 hours away. YOu can email me if you like
jillrightnow@yahoo.com
2007-11-04 18:04:35 · update #1
Hi Jilly
I have just gone through all this myself. My girlie had pups on Weds. Guess what her name is Jilly. She was absolutely brilliant. I was on standby ready to intervene if needed.
She went really quiet just before labour but some might do the opposite.
I had a towel on hand just to clean the pups if needed. They are born in a membrane which has to be broken. Allow Mum to do this if she can but if its not broken within a couple of mins just rub them with towel.
We had 5 pups in around 6 hours
Hopefully you will be as amazed by the experience as I was.
Mines a Jack Russell and I also have her brother. So now I have seven!!!!
Good luck and enjoy
2007-11-02 18:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Puppy Mummy 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Count fifty six-sixty four days from while she used to be in warmness. That will supply you an proposal. Take her in for a prenatal examination with the vet and you'll get a good greater proposal and can gain knowledge of all approximately the thrill you are in for while your puppy is going in to hard work.
2016-09-05 08:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you rescue a pregnant dog? If so, contact the rescue group and have them help you through it. They will honestly be some of the best people that you can contact as they've dealt with irresopmnsible pregnancies before.
The dog will start denning and her temperature will rise as she gets closer to labor. As this happens, you'll probably have to keep her near your bedroom and take time off work to help her through this.
I really really hope that you didn't leave the dog to get pregnant. That would be just horrible. So, I'll just hope that you are a wonderful person who got more than they bargained for when they rescued a mutt who needed a home. : )
2007-11-02 18:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes the mother dog doesn't eat the day she might give birth. Also, the day she will give birth she will start the ness ( find a place to have the puppies). She might choose to rip up some paper or have them some place soft (like a bed). GOOD LUCK !
2007-11-02 18:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by melissa j 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Her temperature will drop .. she will start to nest and become restless. You will have built her a nice whelping box in a quiet out of the way area. She will go there and shred and tear at whatever you have put into the whelping box.
2007-11-02 18:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am wondering if you are a woman would you have gone into childbirth without going to a Dr. or reading a book or seeing a video?
Vet exray to determine how many pups....also to determine if the birth canal is large enough to allow the pups free whelp or c section....vet on call for c section in middle of night, low temp....suction bulb, warming light...whelping box..........feeling unprepared? making sure all
placentas are accounted for? pit shots? puppy stuck in canal...
dydrosyphalic pup... and you're just worried about when they're going to be born? hmmmmm
sounds like you've got more to think about,.
2007-11-02 19:11:50 · answer #6 · answered by buzzword07 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
www.learntobreed.com
there's a list there of EVERTHING that you will need
There's also stories from people who have bred and whelped and danger signs to look for
And you should have taken the dog to the vet to determine
1) how many pups
2) their size - will she need a c-section?
3) how many there are so you can know when she is done giving birth!
Would you get pregnant and have babies without seeing the doctor??!!
2007-11-02 19:29:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
her stomock retractions every couple of mins and she started getting very slow and very lazy have a at a video of a dog giving birth a youtube
2007-11-03 06:25:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
WHY did you want to breed her? If you love her, this will be her last litter. There is a serious dog overpopulation problem. Please help by spaying.
2007-11-02 18:52:06 · answer #9 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 3⤊ 5⤋