Jasmine's owner Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Any puppies yet????? 4:31pm (EST) -- NO puppies yet ... I do think it's getting close though. Taking her out every 5-10 minutes (called vet, she said that's okay)... Yes, I'll be taking pictures & posting once the pups are here! :-) Guessing it's normal for her to feel the need to urinate/poo frequenty....wondering if we'll know when it's actually time for a puppy to come out?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 4:31pm (EST) -- NO puppies yet ... I do think it's getting close though. Taking her out every 5-10 minutes (called vet, she said that's okay)...Yes, I'll be taking pictures & posting once the pups are here! :-) Guessing it's normal for her to feel the need to urinate/poo frequenty....wondering if we'll know when it's actually time for a puppy to come out?!?! If it seems like the time is getting closer I might try to keep her in. Genie went outside only 5mins before the first pup. I woke up (one of a million night checks) she stood at the door to go and instead ran into a shed outside. My neighbors bc dropped a pup on the lawn in April. Our Bc mix last spring had a baby next to moms foot while they were watching tv. I think she panted about a min before the baby came.lol Bunny was the only one who had bloody show beforehand. It started about 6 hours before the first pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmine's owner Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 If it seems like the time is getting closer I might try to keep her in. Genie went outside only 5mins before the first pup. I woke up (one of a million night checks) she stood at the door to go and instead ran into a shed outside. My neighbors bc dropped a pup on the lawn in April. Our Bc mix last spring had a baby next to moms foot while they were watching tv. I think she panted about a min before the baby came.lol Bunny was the only one who had bloody show beforehand. It started about 6 hours before the first pup. I've been TRYING to keep her in where the whelping box is...she darts right over to the back door with her legs crossed! I even brought her in on the leash right to the whelping box last time, sat in it with her, and she jumped over my legs and out the opening! She keeps going to her crate, and then about 5 minutes later we do the whole darn thing again!! And now it's getting dark...so I have one more thing to grab before going out -- the flashlight! On top of that, it's starting to sleet/freezing rain -- so I've got a knit hat on, boots on, winter coat, gloves, etc....Ahhh! At times, it seems Jasmine is having a hard time breathing ... or takes real deep sighs. Guess that's all part of it. I'm basically sitting with the laptop watching her...up & down...in & out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I can't wait to hear more updates! It sounds like she is ready to go any minute now. Good luck with the delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I've been TRYING to keep her in where the whelping box is...she darts right over to the back door with her legs crossed! I even brought her in on the leash right to the whelping box last time, sat in it with her, and she jumped over my legs and out the opening! She keeps going to her crate, and then about 5 minutes later we do the whole darn thing again!! You might want to try covering the whelping box with a blanket or something to make it more enclosed and denlike. She just might be objecting to the openness of it all. Doing so helped my bitch to settle a bit come whelping time. I left the blanket covering the box till the puppies were born (and I was right there to make sure it didn't fall down and smother anyone) and then removed it, because once the puppies were there then the bitch no longer wanted to look for somewhere else to give birth. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sheepdoggal Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ive used a bath tub as a welping box, easy in and out for mom, easy to clean, and closed the curtin, and the bathroom door. Nice quiet privacy, snug and den like. Works well till the pups hit about 4 weeks old and start learning to crawl out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie etc Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 You might want to try covering the whelping box with a blanket or something to make it more enclosed and denlike. She just might be objecting to the openness of it all. Doing so helped my bitch to settle a bit come whelping time. I left the blanket covering the box till the puppies were born (and I was right there to make sure it didn't fall down and smother anyone) and then removed it, because once the puppies were there then the bitch no longer wanted to look for somewhere else to give birth. J. I actually whelp puppies in a cozy quiet area like a bathroom, so there's no where the bitch can hide that I can't get to. Another way would be to put an expen around the pool with a cover like Julie suggested. Once she actually has the first puppy, she will be much more likely to settle in one place. Right now she's uncomfortable and confused about the whole thing (thinking she needs to potty because of the pressure). Just keep an eye on her and try not to panic. You'll probably see contractions and pushing (bearing down) before she has the first one, and before every other one. She can have them standing, squatting or lying down. I've had bitches act really scared their first time and try to run away from the pain. Sitting with those helped, and hormones kick in pretty quickly, once they get down to business . I've had them act like nothing out of the ordinary was about to happen and litterly "pop" out puppies like terds, look back and go "hmm, what's that?". I let the mom take care of the cleaning, afterbirth, etc, but make sure if she's preoccupied with one puppy that she doesn't forget about cleaning the next ones. I watch until each puppy is out, then double check that the membranes are off it's head and it's breathing, then let mom take over cleaning and bonding. If the puppies come quickly one after the other and the mom is moving around alot, I rub damp puppies off with a hand towel and move them to a basket with a heating pad next to mom as she gets ready to have the next one. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmine's owner Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 UPDATE--9:44pm She has 8 puppies! The first came around 5:25pm, and the last around 8:20 or so. She seems content. I'll attach pics tomorrow. I'm exhausted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockdogranch Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Yaayyy! Any idea who/what the daddy is? A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluj Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 UPDATE--9:44pmShe has 8 puppies! Congrats!! BTW, if you do go the web-cam monitor route, and want some extra virtual puppysitters, well, we're here for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporflowers Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Yay!!! Congratulations, and thank you for rescuing her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 UPDATE--9:44pmShe has 8 puppies! The first came around 5:25pm, and the last around 8:20 or so. She seems content. I'll attach pics tomorrow. I'm exhausted!! Wow that was nice and quick for all those babies. Congrats to all involved!! Esp mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtotwo Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Oh the sleep deprivation has just begun! Can't wait to see pics!! You did good "Mom"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesney's Girl Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Congrats! Can't wait to see pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet_ceana Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 HOORAY!!!!! You have quite a house full! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 The wild ride has just begun! Congrats to momma dog and her wonderful family! I, like everyone else, can't wait for pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillalove Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Congratulations! I can't wait to see what the father might be, as well as the cute little puppies! You've got quite the handful now! We're all here to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrancis Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Oh boy! I had almost forgotten to look! Really glad they all made it out ok and that both doggie and human mom are ok. You are amazing! Good job! Ailsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 ...You did good "Mom"! Shouldn't that be "Grandma"? Yiippee!! Puppies! Congratulations and well done! You're good peoples, Kristin. *happy hug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Congrats! Can't wait to see the pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmine's owner Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Well, here are just a few pictures...we've taken so many already! Momma is doing really well, and so are each of the "kids"! 1 pup is all white 1 pup is black & white spotted (like a cow) 6 are mostly black with a little white here & there All are too darn cute!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtotwo Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Oh my! Thoses are cute babies! And she looks very happy and proud!! They are look big and healthy and I love the shiny wave of puppy coats! Can't share too many pics I don't think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am so impressed with momma dog -- she looks so happy and proud! And she just had EIGHT BABIES!!! The puppies are darling. I just want to reach into the picture and cuddle them and kiss those pink toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Awww, how cute, she had guinea pigs! I love that they all look like furry little sausages. Wow, you are in for alot of sleepless nights, good thing nature makes the little frankenfurters so gosh darn cute! Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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