My Dachshund is around 39 days pregnant, I meant to have her spayed, but waited too long and my husband accidentally let her out. My neighbor let me know that he saw her tied up with a Scottie. I am very concerned and nervous for her to have puppies. Do they usually have a hard time or do I need to do anything?
By Chasity from TN
You should discuss this with your veterinarian or your dogs healthcare practitioner. Where she is only a month along you could still have her spayed safely avoiding this whole problem and contributing more cross bred puppies to an overpopulated world. In either case your dogs health care practitioner should be able to give you an idea based on her breed what her risks are. They may be unwilling to go into more detail than that without a consultation/office visit due to liability issues. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Hello,
Please take your baby to your veterinarian for a checkup. Your baby needs extra care now. She might need extra calcium and maybe an x-ray to make sure she can deliver her babies.
Please contact your vet, rather than wait to see what develops then it maybe too late. Please have her spayed as soon as possible. There are so many cats and dogs which need homes. Good luck to you.
Hi,
I had the same thing happen to me, but with a male dachshund. Her delivery was fine, but I would definitely recommend a trip to the vet and then x-rays closer to the delivery since a Scottie is so much larger. You could also check on having her spayed now. I am not going to scold you for this because sometimes it happens and I know that you are trying to do your best for your dog.
Dachshunds are the most adorable dogs on the planet, and I have a lot of other dogs! And the puppies will be adorable I'm sure. But I would plan on spending some money, whether on the spaying, or possibly a C-section because of the puppies' size. Here in New Mexico, if you schedule a C-section with your usual vet and then end up at the emergency vet, they will charge you WAY less ($600 vs $2500). I learned this from a Labrador breeder that I know. Good luck and feel free to ask me any questions.
Please, please, please take your dog to the vet as soon as you can. A friend of mine just had the same issue with her dog (and those dogs were much closer in size than yours) 6 out of eight puppies were born still born days after they thought she was done birthing. It is very common after this happens that the mother dog get a severe infection from carrying around dead puppies in her body.
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How many weeks does it take for a yorkie to have puppies?
Traci from Fairburn, GA
Usually 57-65 days. Good LUck!
When it comes to a pregnant Yorkie, please take her to the vet! I believe in thriftiness, but your dogs life is not a good area to economize.
I always use 60 days as a guide. She will tell you when it's time if you watch her closely. Mine gets ansty and sometimes clingy on the day of delivery.
63 days
From what I've seen on the Discovery channel, it's 63 days.
it takes 63 days
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It takes about 59-63 days. Anything before or after 59-63 the pups might be dead!
It takes anywhere from 59 to 65 days, but it's best if the puppies are born after about 62 days.
My girl is 61 days and she hasn't been showing any signs of pregnancy. She hasn't been making a nest or showing any signs to the babies but I can feel and see the babies moving so they are alive.
What sign should I look for? When my dog is getting ready to have the puppies?
How can u tell if your dog is pregnant? My dog did it just today so I was wondering how to tell if she is. It is her first litter to so any help plz answer.
I got my dog breed back in the middle of May or sometime. It is now August and she still hasn't had any puppies. But she is showing every sign that she showed before she had her puppies last time. For about a week she has had a milky substance on her tits and she has been nesting in the extra bedroom. And still no puppies...
She is on day 65, now should I be worried?
It takes about 2 months for a dog to have babies. Y will notice by the way it acts it will be fatter and it will like to rest a lot. Remember to feed it more food for the babies can be nice and healthy.
It depends on what type of dog you have the days can very by how many puppies they have, how old they are, and the breed of your dog and the father.
Thanks for your help every one. My dog is pregnant. x :)
Actually a bitch will whelp 63 days after ovulation (not mating) +/- 4 days. Sperm is viable for a minimum of 48 hrs which can effect the gestation period. I have been breeding golden retrievers & german shepherds for a number of years.
It takes about 59-63 days.
Thanks for the amount of days I was getting worried.
63 days
I just adopted a Shih Tzu dog that is pregnant. I have never owned a dog before. I need to know how to take care of a pregnant dog.
bitter0408 from Malaysia
The dog usually knows what to do. We have a pair of Shitz Zu's we aboslutely love them. We got them from a family who had a doberman that was using the male as a chew toy.
If you just adopted the dog, you should take it to the vet for an exam. He can tell you about when her puppies will be born and what you should do if anything. Be sure to keep an eye on her as small dogs sometimes have problems in delivering.
Be sure to take her and the puppies back to the vet for a check up and shots. Possibly it would be a good idea to have her spayed.
Shih Tzu's can sometimes be born with hernias or hair growing on their eyeballs, both of which can be easily fixed by a vet, but should be checked on.
Dogs are usually fine during pregnancy, but may need to be not quite as active as they normally are in the last stages. Play and daily exercise are still important. Since she's recently adopted, she's going through a stressful period, anyway. It's important to make sure she feels at home by giving her her own spot somewhere where she can keep her things and sleep. Give her her own toy. She needs to feel safe with you, which you can help by giving her lots of treats and positive attention. A daily vitamin might be a good treat to give her. Pieces of cheese is an easy treat idea, too. Dogs respond very well when you get down on the floor with them, either on your back or your stomach, since these are normal dog behaviors of trust and friendship. And, of course, make sure she always has plenty of fresh food and water.
When she's about ready to "pop" she's going to want to make a nest somewhere, probably where she normally sleeps. Once the babies arrive, this place needs to be peaceful where not a lot of people or other animals can get to it. It's a good idea to provide her with some place where the puppies can't accidentally crawl away from her, like a box or dog bed. Whatever it is, it needs to be small enough to contain the litter near her, but not so small that she accidentally lays on them. You'll probably want to line it with a towel or two that you can wash after she has the puppies, and every few days afterward.
It's okay to hold the new babies, but don't be surprised if she starts to worry the second one of them is out of her sight. As they get older, she will mind this less and less. The more you hold them and play with them, the friendlier they will turn out as adult dogs. Not to frighten you, not at all, but depending on the age of your dog and how many litters she's had before, she may have more puppies than she knows what to do with if she's young. A dog only has so many nipples. If it's a large litter, it can be a good idea to supplement their milk with a nightly bottle feeding of puppy formula when they get a bit older but aren't old enough to eat on their own yet. It's optional, but it can sometimes make for healthier dogs and avoid runts. We always try to help teach our puppies to eat on their own as soon as possible by hand feeding them tiny pieces of bread soaked in milk once they can start wobbling around. Once they can nibble from a bowl, you don't have to supplement bottle feed anymore. You just have to chase them down with paper towels constantly.
Good luck!
How long should it take for a litter to be born? I have a mini Aussie. The first pup came at 5.35 am. nothing since. She is 12 lbs over normal weight.
By Sandi from Kendrick, ID
Sometimes there is a resting period after the 1st pup. It can be between 3 - 4 hours. Did the placenta come out after the 1st pup? What condition is the mother in? Is she caring for the pup in active labor? Call your vet. They should have no problems with you asking questions. Describe your situation and ask if there is anything else you should be doing or what you can be expecting. Best to you
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Will a pregnant Shihtzu like eating boiled eggs? How often can I give them to her?
By Joey from Philippines
She'd probably love them. But they may give her gas. If they give her bad gas, don't feed them to her. And, of course, you must always use fresh eggs, not old stale ones.
