AboutJoyce Crierie Expertise Raising dogs in and for all manners of obedience, protection and personal pleaure, I'm happy to assist in all dog related questions. Whelping, breeding, AI, training, behavior and holistic treatments.
Experience Breeder for 25 years raising Bullbreeds including Olde English Bulldogges, Mini Bulls and Molossers. Willows Haven Bulldogges
Organizations Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers, Dog Legislation Council of Canada, International Working Dog Breeding Assoc. Canadian Assoc of Professional Pet Dog Trainers, International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants, Southern Alberta Just For Fun Agilty
Publications Dogs All, Creatures All, Dogs in Canada & Citzen Pet Author of The Olde English Bulldogge
Expert: Joyce Crierie Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: Shih-poo 51 days pregnant
Question I just inherited this pregnant year old Shih-poo. Her temp stays mostly in the 99's. Yesterday, her temp with to 98.6 and 98.8..Than in the evening it went back to 99.7..What does this mean.. If she have her pups now, will they survive. The dog is only about 8lbs or less. I do know she has 4 pups inside from a xray..What should I look for. She is not in pain
Answer Hi Donna
Well if you just inherited her, you probably don't know her "normal" temp right or, I'm assuming, her due date.
Temp's can fluctuate depending on weather, if she's soaking up sunshine or sitting on the warm pavement. So if it's a bit elevated it could be something as simple as enjoying the sunshine.
The best and more accurate sign is the loss of appetite. When that happens you know pups are coming soon.
