Guest guest Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 She could be mine's sister... We have a little girl also.. DINKI DOG. spoiled rotten... I've only assisted a dog one time... and she did most the work... Have warm water and towels... you may have to wipe away the sack from the eyes/nose/mouth... Have scissors and iodine for cutting cord and putting iodine on cord. Momma should cut her own cord.. There are many sites on this... here is one http://www.showpaps.com/breeding.htm and I know there is someone on this list you breeds dogs who can answer better than I can.. Suzi Kathy <vanokat@...> wrote: Hi guys, The enclosed pic here is my 'little girl' Minnie. Minnie has managed to get pregnant. She is due next month if my calculations are right - app. 63 days would be Nov. 10. I need pointers from anyone out there who has assisted in the preg/birthing process - I have heard horror stories from friends. Someone told me I have to remove the pups from their sacks??? I have never a Grandma before. Also Minnie is acting like she is starving all the time - I have been pregnant before so I understand. What should she be eating to help fulfill her a little better. These ought to be some pretty interesting little puppies.. Dad is a Shitzue (sp) Kathy http://vanokat.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS - NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.Have nothing to do with the evil deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:11 "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." (Eph. 6:12). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 I may have a bit of an opinion on this, and if it is offensive, my apologies.... I have " assisted " a dog in labor twice. Once as a young child and once a few years ago. I put assisted in quotations because I was simply there, incase anything happened. And also, for support. I watch the tv shows on animal planet where pet owners are actively participating in the birthing process, by pulling the animal out or by cutting cords etc, and I must say, I'm slightly appalled at their intrusion into what is and has been a natural process. I think that dogs are quite capable of birthing on their own, however I do like the idea of being nearby incase there is a problem. I often think that by handling newborns, you put your scent onto the animals and can possibly turn the mother away from her own offpsring. I would also let your veterinarian know taht she is expecting and to ask them if they could be on call, on the off chance that there IS a serious problem. Other than that, I don't know if you should really interfere. Though, I welcome other's thoughts on this matter, as animal care is always of interest. They are as important as my human family, and just as loved. I would suggest however, creating a " whelping box " for your baby. My chocolate lab needed a large one, but if it's a small dog, you can create it appropriately. We had a large wooden box with sides a few feet high (and perhaps a bit lower on one side so that the pregnant dog can get in and out easily without a lot of trouble). We took a blanket and made a bit of a pillow out of it, filling it with shavings and used that as the bottom of the bed. We also laid towels out for her to " nest " in, as she would turn in circles and create a home for her babies. As she nears her due date, try to get her to be in that box more and more, make it comfortable for her, so that she knows it is a safe place to have the puppies. OTherwise, she'll find a separate " safe place " and you may not be able to find them easily!!! We put the box in my parents bedroom, where she felt safest. (We once had to go searching for baby kitties we heard crying...our cat had snuck off to have them in a sweater box in our attic!) Like Suzi said, I'd be prepared to cut the cord or stop the bleeding IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. I'd contact your vet to ask what other provisions you should make. The dog herself should chew off the cord (though sometimes they do it a bit too close and the bleeding doesn't stop easily...that cna be dangerous sometimes)and should lick the membranes off of the puppy nearly immediately. If the mother does not, you may have a still-born on your hands, and then i'd interfere to see if it is actually alive, breathing or what the situation is. Phone handy to call the vet. Phew. If anyone has any thoughts on this, or corrections. I'd very much like to hear them! Love and Light (and babies!) Anne > 52460594-F851-4E0F-80EF- A9A9838427E83.0LetterLetter\flower_fest.imfIllustrated FlowersNatureFlower Fest©Debra GriffithVHJhZGVNYXJrTGluayw0MixodHRwOi8vcGFnZXMucHJvZGlneS5uZXQvZGViZX JuYWRlL0lNU3RhdHMsSU1CTDEsNDYsgUmBSY2RiZmBjcWJTTjBjYVNiSyBOE3BgSw4TSTF JMXBlcGJkZ0swUmBSYFJgSxJTUJMMiwwLCxJTUJMMywwLCw=5838F9AB-CC55-4365- 8F58-681896D25AADrepeat#ffffffleft0pxD1A62FB0-2B28-11D4-BA28- 0050DAC680300D1A62FB0-2B28-11D4-BA28-0050DAC680301035964E0-3EFA-11D4- BA3D-0050DAC680300035964E0-3EFA-11D4-BA3D-0050DAC6803017E485C40-4138- 11D4-BA3D-0050DAC680300X-ASN,X-ASH,X-AN,X-AP,X-AD; > > >> Have nothing to do with the evil deeds of darkness, > but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:11 > " For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. " (Eph. 6:12). > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Hi Kathy, I don't have much info on the actual birthing, but here are some ideas for her diet. If you are feeding raw, you don't really need to do much, except to increase the amount a bit, and to make sure you are feeding a lot of variety. My dogs daily supplements include fish oil and vitamin E, as well as B-complex. (I would stop the Vitamin E a couple of days before the due date, as it can thin the blood - not good if she needs to be put under for a C-Section). If you are feeding kibble, perhaps you could supplement it with egg, cottage cheese, yoghurt or kefir, sardines (canned in water not oil), and meat. Perhaps the addition of some canned dog food would help too. I assisted at the whelping kennel at Guiding Eyes for the Blind in NY some years ago, and that is what they fed their pregnant bitches. They also checked for mastitis (after the birth). Every time the "moms" were taken for walks, their breasts were checked for any lumps or hot areas. Hope this helps a little, and good luck with the birth! Oh, get lots of sleep while you can :-) and the K9's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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