| Subject | Date Asked |
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| labor? | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Our pug is pregnant and her temp has been 98.7 for a couple of days now, she has some white ...
A: All the symptoms that your pug is displaying are normal. Your new mother to be might feel she needs ...
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| pregnant pug | 4/5/2009 |
Q: My pug was breed on Feb. 12 and 14 but stood for my male on Feb. 11. They could have conceived ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days. If your dog was bred on Fed 11 - 14, ...
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| boxer man | 4/4/2009 |
Q: he is a pedigree, with all the paper etc. Is he too old to be a stud. I would like a pup from his ...
A: Mating a male at 8 years of age, is perfectly fine. Also mating a 8 year old male with a 2 year old ...
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| dachshund in labor | 4/3/2009 |
Q: this is my dogs first litter and I see a grayish/clear sac protruding, is she suppose to chew open ...
A: When the time to give birth arrives the mother will show signs of contractions and possibly begin to ...
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| breeding dachshunds | 4/3/2009 |
Q: How old should females be before breeding and how old is too old for males and females?
A: The age at which you should breed your dog(s) depends upon many factors. Most male dogs can become ...
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| Boxer | 4/2/2009 |
Q: !! We have a 3 year old female Boxer who is about a week to 10 days from her due date. I have heard ...
A: I suggest that you start taking your dogs temp and recording it at the same time each day. The ...
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| Dog Pregnancy??New Dog to Us! | 3/7/2009 |
Q: we took in a female pitbull from a terrible home.(they had 6 cats and 5 dogs). They had told us that ...
A: Assuming that your pitbull gave birth 14 weeks ago, and the puppies were weaned at 6 weeks of age, ...
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| Change in temp with pregnant yorkie | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a female yorkie who is roughly 58 days pregnant. I have been taking her temp for the last 4 ...
A: What you descibe sounds to me like she is puphing and possibly her siminal plug is thinning out. I ...
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| Change in temp with pregnant yorkie | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a female yorkie who is roughly 58 days pregnant. I have been taking her temp for the last 4 ...
A: These all the signs and symptoms you described in your questions: temperature that bounced below 100 ...
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| dog having puppies | 2/28/2009 |
Q: my lab is having puppies the end of march. what type of bedding is needed for her when she gives ...
A: Some people like to use a child swimming pool - plastic type as a whelping box. The sides are low ...
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| mother wont stay with puppies | 2/27/2009 |
Q: my 22 month old Border Collie had her first litter last night - she was scared of the first puppy ...
A: I'm sorry for the delay in replying to your question. I am having a new floor installed in my home ...
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| Trouble Breeding My Dog | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old AM Staff. She is in heat it is the 7th day I have been taking her up to meet a ...
A: This is a common problem, especially if one or both of the dogs are inexperienced, and if the ...
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| questions about what's going on after birth | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I've gone to you guys twice with my questions about my Siberian husky and her pregnancy, I hope you ...
A: Great idea of letting mother out to "dig" off her stress until #3 calms down. Possibly she is ...
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| mucous discharge | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My bitch is 58 days pregnant. On Monday (54 days), I noticed her back side was covered with what I ...
A: I'm sorry for the delay in replying to your question. I am having a new floor installed in my home ...
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| after delivery | 2/26/2009 |
Q: my dog delivered her pups along. When I went outside to check on her the she had already delivered. ...
A: It is completely normal for your new mommy to have both green and or a red colored discharge after ...
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| done nursing puppies | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My dog finished nursing her puppies,they are 6 weeks old. The puppies are gone but one.My dogs ...
A: As you have probably already noticed pregnancy takes a lot out of the mother, making them appear ...
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| questions about what's going on after birth | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I've gone to you guys twice with my questions about my Siberian husky and her pregnancy, I hope you ...
A: Sounds to me like you are taking great care of your new mommy and puppies. I'm going to check out ...
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| fading puppy syndrome | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My dog had 9 puppies. They are a week old now. In less than a week 4 have died from fading puppy ...
A: A blood or a stool sample will be able to identify some of these germs. I'm sorry, but I can not ...
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| pregnant Bichon Frise Bitch | 2/26/2009 |
Q: last evening I noticed that she has a small amount of creamy discharge from the vulva and has a ...
A: Shivering, panting, restlessness, increased respiratory rate and high fervor, can all be symptoms of ...
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| risks with carrying only 1 pup | 2/25/2009 |
Q: my jack Russell is 24 day pregnant, she went to the vet yesterday to have a scan to determine if she ...
A: I suggest that you talk with your veterinarian and discuss the pro's and con's of having X-rays ...
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| how to tell when labour is over | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My female pug had her first puppy February 23 at 11:00 am. She had 5 more puppies,with no problems, ...
A: Your new mother might be suffering from a medical condition known as Hypocalcemia, which is a ...
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| fading puppy syndrome | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My dog had 9 puppies. They are a week old now. In less than a week 4 have died from fading puppy ...
A: I suggest that you talk to your vet about testing the mother and the remaining puppies for the ...
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| mother wont stay with puppies | 2/25/2009 |
Q: my 22 month old Border Collie had her first litter last night - she was scared of the first puppy ...
A: I'm so happy that you found the right treatment for your new mother. Now, both of you can get back ...
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| risks with carrying only 1 pup | 2/25/2009 |
Q: my jack Russell is 24 day pregnant, she went to the vet yesterday to have a scan to determine if she ...
A: The problems associated with haveing only one puppy is the size of the puppy at birth. Before ...
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| After Pregnancy | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a pit named koko who is about a year and amonth.. she just had a litter of 9 puppies on feb. ...
A: I'm sorry to write that I have never experiances this type of behavior in any of my new mothers. I ...
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| mother wont stay with puppies | 2/24/2009 |
Q: my 22 month old Border Collie had her first litter last night - she was scared of the first puppy ...
A: Wow, I'm sure this is very stressful for you. Let me ask you a few questions so that I can get a ...
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| pom breeding | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a pom that is 3yrs old. She has been in heat now 4 times now. The last 3 we have tried to ...
A: You might want to try Artificial Insemination. There are AI kits available online that come with a ...
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| re: breeding ? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: We just acquired a yorkie (male) and daschund (female) and were wondering how long between litters ...
A: Most dogs go in to heat every 6 months. It normally takes the female 4 - 6 months to recover after ...
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| pregnant sheltie | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My female was bred on 1-11, 1-13 and 1-15. When can we be expecting her litter. I am sure she is ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days. Here is a link to a Dog Pregnancy ...
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| Does size matter? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I've a 18" Samoyed bitch that I am hoping to mate this year. There is a potential mate, and as he ...
A: My rule of thumb is to never breed a female dog to a male dog that is 5 lbs or more heaver than her. ...
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| bitch behavior after whelping | 2/23/2009 |
Q: i looked through your list of past answers and couldnt find an answer to my question, so i decided ...
A: It sounds to me like your new mommy is a bit stressed with her new litter. The fact that she tried ...
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| Sexual maturity on male dogs | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I own a pair of Schnauzers. I recently acquired a young male to replace my dear Raffles, who passed ...
A: Most male dogs can become sexually mature by the age of 6 - 8 months. This is why most ...
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| bitch in season | 2/22/2009 |
Q: We have a 7 month old jack russ/pug who started bleeding 2 weeks ago, the bleeding continued for ...
A: I agree that a 7 month old puppy is too young to have puppies. I also agree a a neutered male can ...
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| Breeding | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My Boxer females all vary in weight from thin to thick, some are active and thin. Does the weight of ...
A: Yes, the weight and health of the female dog can effect both the puppies and mother if allowed to ...
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| pregnant lab due anytime now | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My bitch is now at 65 days this is her 3rd litter the first 2 she went on day 63, is there a ...
A: Because this is your dogs 3rd litter I'm going to assume this is not your first breeding experience. ...
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| Boxer pregnancy | 2/22/2009 |
Q: How do/will I know if my boxer is pregnant? My 2 mated today for the first time. So I'm wondering ...
A: The heat cycle in most dogs runs for approximately 21 days as follows: Days 1 - 7: The vaginal ...
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| Breeding Corgis | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have recently obtained two Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies, from different litters and different ...
A: There has been some scientific study on how to pre-determine what colors the puppies will be by an ...
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| RE: Breeding PittBull | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have 2 pitbulls and i am having the hardest time trying to breed them my male its his 1st time and ...
A: You might want to try Artificial Insemination. There are AI kits available online that come with a ...
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| Pregnancy? | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua bitch who I took to get mated on day 12 of her heat cycle, the breeder thought ...
A: Being clingy and sleeping a lot are both signs that she could be expecting a litter, but no ...
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| pregnancy | 2/20/2009 |
Q: my dog has been leaking fluids for about 2 days now and no puppies is this normal
A: Yes this is normal. The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days. In most cases ...
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| Babys due any time now. | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Our female BT (puddles) is going to have puppies just any time now I have noticed a major change in ...
A: In most cases the mothers mammary glands will fill with milk in approximately 24 hours before ...
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| Pregnant pit dropped temp and then...... | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have a pregnant pitbull and she is on day 62 and her temp this morning was 99.5 then at lunch time ...
A: Yes, this is very normal. In most cases the mothers mammary glands will fill with milk in ...
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| Nuetering VS Non | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have an appt for my dog to be fixed and I feel real bad about doing it. He is an 11mo pit bull and ...
A: If you do not plan on showing or breeding your Pit Bull, this it is best to have him neutered. In ...
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| Breeding? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: my freind has a year old female pitbull and i have a male almost 6 months i was wondering what age ...
A: If your friends female is one year old and has completed at least one heat cycle, then she can be ...
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| Breeding Pugs | 2/19/2009 |
Q: my mom has a male pug and my femaile pug was in heat, he made several attempts at breeding but no ...
A: In answer to your question, No, dogs do not have to tie in order to produce a litter. The purpose ...
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| maltese x shitzu | 2/18/2009 |
Q: my female maltese x got pregnant to a long haired border collie although he is not as big as your ...
A: The only real way to tell if the puppies will be too big for your Maltese to deliver naturally is to ...
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| Whelping | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My Border Collie,Beauty, is pregnant with our American Rottweiler. and I'm scared that the puppy's ...
A: Rotweiler puppies have large heads, which is the cause of most C-Sections, and if the male that ...
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| breeding | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a friend that wants to use my male dog as a stud to breed there female and i need to know if ...
A: In most cases the female dog is taken to the male dog's home for mating because the male needs to ...
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| oerdue dog | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I think my maltese is very overdue dont know exact date has had mucus discharge for 12 days she is ...
A: Without knowing the exact dates of mating it is hard to determine if your female is overdue or not. ...
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| Breed Jan 19th & 21 & 23...now bleeding & Urinary Infection | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 5yr old pug that was Breed the 19th, 21st & 23rd of Jan. She has had two previous ...
A: I'm sorry but without having a urine sample I can not tell you if she has an urinary infection or if ...
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| newfie | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 4 yr old female she has never been breed.breeder says she would not mate with ...
A: Over the years, I have owned many male and female dogs that were raised together and this never ...
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| maltese x shitzu | 2/16/2009 |
Q: my female maltese x got pregnant to a long haired border collie although he is not as big as your ...
A: The gestation period for most dogs, including Shitzu's is between 58 - 63 days. Here is a link to a ...
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| Breeding Labradors | 2/14/2009 |
Q: When is a male labrador ready to breed?
A: Most male dogs can produce a litter of puppies by 6 - 8 months of age. This is why most vets ...
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| How to tell if my Lhasa Apso is in heat | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a Lhasa Apso puppy she is 9 months old. I was planning on getting her fixed but had not done ...
A: The heat cycle in most dogs runs for approximately 21 days as follows: Days 1 - 7: The vaginal ...
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| lab with runny poop | 2/13/2009 |
Q: is it comman for a cho. lab on first heat to get the runs
A: Soft stool can be a symptom of the heat cycle, however; runny stools can be a symptom of other ...
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| pregnancy | 2/13/2009 |
Q: "Hi! I think my dog is now on her 3rd day of pregnancy, last tuesday, sunday and friday, we had her ...
A: The normal gestation for dogs is between 58 - 63 days. Here ( below) is a link to a Dog Pregnancy ...
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| Dog Nursing | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My poodle, Emily, had babies last night! She gave birth to 3 puppies, 1 of them past away a few ...
A: I would try to put the puppies up to the nipples and encourage them to nurse from the swollen ...
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| trouble breeding | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I adopted the female in September she went into heat the end of October and my male wasn't able to ...
A: You have a couple of options. One: You can try your male again as see if he ties this time. Two: ...
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| Momma Chihuahua with inverted nipples. | 2/12/2009 |
Q: she had 5 babies her chest looks like it has milk but only four nipples are out, the other four are ...
A: I'm sorry for the delay in replying to your follow-up question. I am having a new floor installed ...
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| Breeding | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I am a frist time breeder and i was wondering if there is a special way to pick a mate for your dog. ...
A: Yes a smaller male (one that is smaller than the female) is always best. In the case with Boston ...
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| breeding troubles | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Recently sent my lab bitch for breeding to a stud dog. She is 2.5, healthy, never whelped before, ...
A: I'm sorry to read that breeding your lab didn't work out this time. Hopefully you have a written ...
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| Momma Chihuahua with inverted nipples. | 2/11/2009 |
Q: she had 5 babies her chest looks like it has milk but only four nipples are out, the other four are ...
A: It is normal for puppies to double their birth weight in the first week or so after birth, and it is ...
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| pregnant dog I think | 2/10/2009 |
Q: our lab had a litter of pups in june of 2008. we had her fixed on december 19th. She looks pregnant ...
A: No, it is not possible for a female dog that has been spayed to produce a litter of puppies. For ...
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| spaying my dog | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have 2 dogs. A male Boston Terrier and a female Boston terrier/ Beagle mix. I recently made an ...
A: It will be best to consult with your vet before taking your female dog that is i heat to be spayed. ...
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| Breeding Trouble | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Today is the 12th day of bleeding for my female Chihuahua, Chica. Her bleeding has lessened and is ...
A: I'm so sorry for the delay in getting back with you. I am having some work done at my home and my ...
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| Breeding Trouble | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Today is the 12th day of bleeding for my female Chihuahua, Chica. Her bleeding has lessened and is ...
A: It sounds to me like your female is in the Estrus stage of her heat and should be ready to mate. ...
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| Papillion Postpartum Question. | 2/9/2009 |
Q: My pap delivered 3 pups almost 3 days ago. So far she is a wonderful mother, but today I noticed an ...
A: Wow, you have everything under control and have done a great job of providing a safe and healthy ...
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| mild concractions in giving birth | 2/9/2009 |
Q: hurry please thankz holly
A: I'm assuming that by now your Jack Russell has had her puppies. I am having some work done on my ...
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| Papillion Postpartum Question. | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My pap delivered 3 pups almost 3 days ago. So far she is a wonderful mother, but today I noticed an ...
A: Congratulations on your new litter of 3 puppies. I'm happy to read that they and their mommy are ...
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| Heat cycle | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My chi is eight months old and I started noticing changes in her back end on the 19th of December ...
A: Unless you witnessed the following symptoms in your Chi, I don't believe she has actually come in to ...
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| Could my lab be pregnant? | 2/7/2009 |
Q: We moved into a new house in Dec. It has a fence and my labs are mostly inside dogs. Two male dogs ...
A: The heat cycle in most dogs runs for approximately 21 days as follows: Days 1 - 7: The vaginal ...
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| Male Moutning | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old female German Shepherd and i just got a 2yr old male. They came together on ...
A: Follow-up. Although it is not always necessary, it is best if the two dogs "tie". This action ...
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| Please help. | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My dog, Izzy, has stopped feeding her puppies for a couple days now. The puppies are fine but ...
A: The milk should start to go down in a couple of days, if not you can take her to your vet for a shot ...
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| My Siberian Huskey | 2/6/2009 |
Q: She is 61 days into pregnancy. Her average temp is 100.6. Two days ago it came down to 99.4. She is ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days, so your girl should have her puppies ...
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| question about my dog | 2/6/2009 |
Q: my dog is pregnant and should be having puppies any time.she has been drinking alot of water but she ...
A: 16 hours is a long time. I'm wondering if she is urinating someplace without you knowing it?? ...
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| pregnant dog ingested very salty broth | 2/6/2009 |
Q: my IDIOT husband fed our two dogs, one of which is the pregnant dam, and the other the sire, his ...
A: Unless you called your vet and was told to take your pregnant dog in, then I don't think the salty ...
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| deworming | 2/6/2009 |
Q: ok my dog attacked and killed a rabbit i think she now has tape worm the other problem is she is ...
A: It is not uncommon for pregnant dogs to have worms and or other parasites such as giardia and or ...
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| Chihuahua breeding | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My female Chi is 3yrs old and weighs 6lbs and my male is 5yrs old and is 7.5lbs. They both had ...
A: Glad to see you are doing your homework. Yes, in most cases the bleeding will become less and will ...
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| Discolored Discharge | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My Toy Poodle had a liter of 6 one was still born and she ate it. For 7 days she has had DARK GREEN ...
A: It is normal for the mother to pass greenish colored mucus for a couple of months after having a ...
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| Chihuahua breeding | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My female Chi is 3yrs old and weighs 6lbs and my male is 5yrs old and is 7.5lbs. They both had ...
A: I am assuming that your vet suggested having the puppies delivered by C-Section? If not, then I ...
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| how big are pups when born? | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My lab bitch is having pups and was scanned 2 weeks ago, the guy said she was having as least 12 ...
A: Wow, 12 puppies!!! Without knowiing the date that mating took place, it is hard to determiine the ...
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| Breeding expenses | 2/5/2009 |
Q: After rescuing a Pembroke Welsh Corgi from our local shelter about 4 years ago, I have officially ...
A: I would like to start off my saying how proud I am of you for trying to determine the cost ...
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| Breeding Rottweiler | 2/4/2009 |
Q: How many heat cycles should you wait before breeding? Does the age of the dog have any effect on ...
A: Most breeders, myself included, like to wait until the second heat - especially if you intend on ...
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| breeding | 2/3/2009 |
Q: my female staff is in season she has just stopped bleeding and is putting her back end to other ...
A: Yes, a dog can become impregnated with only one tie, however; most breeders will breed their dogs ...
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| re: labour and problems | 2/3/2009 |
Q: my chocolate labrador was bred on the 3rd of dec and again 7th dec 2008. on friday 30th jan2009 she ...
A: The symptoms you describe are all consistent with pre-labor and I feel that your lab is very near ...
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| dog pregnant?? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Penny, I have a 15 month old bassett female, and a 9 month old male...I did plan on breeding ...
A: I could send you a list of symptoms to look for, but it will be better if I send you the link to a ...
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| dog pregnant?? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Penny, I have a 15 month old bassett female, and a 9 month old male...I did plan on breeding ...
A: I'm not sure how long your breeder has been breeding dogs, but a 9 month old male can most certainly ...
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| mother snapping at puppies | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Alli, four year old English Setter, first litter. She is snapping at the pups when they come near ...
A: I'm not sure why your English Setter is snapping at her puppies. Does she have any scratches, cuts ...
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| older dog | 2/3/2009 |
Q: yellow lab retriver female, almost 17yrs old. Just started heavy bleeding. She has never been this ...
A: I notice that you rated my knowledge as an 8. How could I have answered your questions better? I ...
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| Is my dog having a miscarriage | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My dog started mating last week when her bleeding was over,and yesterday she started to bleeding is ...
A: It sounds to me, by your description of how she is doing, that all is well. Please find (below) a ...
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| what symptoms to know if my jack russel is pregnant | 2/2/2009 |
Q: my jack Russell has been tied 3 times during her heat on day 11, 12, 13 at what day will i know if ...
A: I'm going to send you the website address to a great "Whelping Calendar" that I use. Just type in ...
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| re: labour and problems | 2/2/2009 |
Q: my chocolate labrador was bred on the 3rd of dec and again 7th dec 2008. on friday 30th jan2009 she ...
A: when their "Water Breaks" dogs have a Mucus Plug that when breaks produces a watery discharge. This ...
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| early pregnancy | 2/1/2009 |
Q: i have a 7month old pit that got pregnant by a husky, will this affect her growth fully potential?
A: A lot of breeders have mixed thoughts on this subject. Some breeders feel that it is ok, and has ...
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| what age to stud boston terrier? behavioral probem with another pet | 1/31/2009 |
Q: At what age do I breed boston terrir?
A: Most female dogs go in to heat at around 6 months, and most male dogs can produce a litter at 6 ...
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| dog pregnantcy at 48 days | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Does anyone have a picture of a pregnant Shit zu around 48 days? My shit zu's stomach doesn't look ...
A: Here is a website I ran across that might help you. www.weluvpuppies.com/ howaretheyborn.htm Good ...
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| Whelping | 1/30/2009 |
Q: my name is Cheyenne and i have a dog who is getting very close to whelping. I do not know exact ...
A: All the symptoms you have described in your question are normal in a female that is about to deliver ...
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| yorkie breeding | 1/30/2009 |
Q: my female is in heat and ready to mate, but my male is trying but cannot seem to make a connection ...
A: You might want to try Artificial Insemination. There are AI kits available online that come with a ...
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| dogs | 1/30/2009 |
Q: my dam is now in her 3rd day of menstruation, when is the time she'll have a heat. Is antibiotic ok ...
A: The heat cycle in most dogs runs for approximately 21 days as follows: Days 1 - 7: The vaginal ...
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| food and suplement | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Is the dog food brand dura life high proten good for my boxers and my pregnant boxer and is Brewers ...
A: If you are giving your dogs brewers yeast for flea control, it is best if the brand you purchase ...
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| my prego lab... | 1/30/2009 |
Q: .. i bred my lab on dec 1st so i think that would put her at 57days today.. this morning at 9 am she ...
A: It sounds to me like your female is getting close to her delivery date. The normal gestation period ...
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| Using an older stud | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My female dog went n heat and on the 7th, 9th, 11th i had her bred with a stud dog thats 11 yrs ...
A: I agree with you that this 11 year old dog is probably not as potent as he use to be. Especially ...
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| behavior | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a four month old female chihuahua. She is acting as if she wants to mate already. She is ...
A: Most female dogs will not mate with a mate unless they are in what is called the Estrus stage of ...
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| Getting ready to Breed | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions: First, I have a female that is 25 months old and, as of yesterday 1/27/09, ...
A: The female dog is usually taken to the male dogs home. This is because the male needs to feel ...
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| Pregnant Boston Terrier | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have a female Boston Terrier that is 32 days pregnant. She is getting bigger, her tits are bigger, ...
A: Because I can not actually see what is going on, it probably would be a good idea to at least call ...
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| estimation of weight in a german shepherd newborn | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have two german shepherd dogs my girl weighs 100 lbs and my boy weighs 110 lbs they were just ...
A: I found a website that has a German Shepherd Puppy weight chart that I think might be helpful. ...
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| do they only need to tie once | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have a jack Russell bitch who is 5 years old in excellent health. she came on heat and this is day ...
A: As most "accidents" occur with only one tie, the answer to your questions is yes, it is possible for ...
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| Is my dog having a miscarriage | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My dog started mating last week when her bleeding was over,and yesterday she started to bleeding is ...
A: How long was your dog in heat before you started breeding her? Are you completely certain she was ...
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| new litter | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My newfoundland has given birth to 10 puppies, hew first was born 17 hours ago now and her last was ...
A: Most afterbirths follow each puppy, however sometimes - for whatever reason- not always. It is not ...
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| husky pups | 1/26/2009 |
Q: i have a friend that is having pups her mother dog i about a week along plz let me know everything ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days, so if your dog is expecting puppies ...
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| 11 mon. yorkie | 1/26/2009 |
Q: We have a 11 mo. yorkie pretty sure she is pregnant; we are not sure what kind of dog got a hold of ...
A: If you have a good idea of when she was in heat, you can, with somewhat accuracy, determine how far ...
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| German Shepherd | 1/26/2009 |
Q: How long does it take for a German Shepherd to show physical signs of pregnancy? My GSD was bred on ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days, and here is a link to a Dog Pregnancy ...
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| pregnant olde english bulldogge | 1/26/2009 |
Q: i have a pregnant olde english and i wanted to know how long is her pregnancy and i was told that ...
A: Most dogs are, or can be, free whelpers - however; there are no guarantees (just like with human ...
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| Pregnant Papillons | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have two female Paps that are 5 yrs old. I rescued them from a BYB, they were supposed to be bred ...
A: There is a product called "Bag Balm" that you can purchase at most drug stores. This product was ...
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| Stray dog heavily pregnant | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My family recently took in a local stray dog which we have been feeding for the past few months as ...
A: The membrane you saw could have been the seminal plug (which when breaks is like the "water ...
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| mommy dogs nipples | 1/24/2009 |
Q: my female boston terrier had her first liter of puppies on christmas day. she had 3, but i was born ...
A: The symptoms you describe - hard, swollen, red and hot mammary glands are not normal. This can be a ...
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| dog breeding | 1/24/2009 |
Q: i ave a English bull terrier and i am looking to breed her i am looking for sum information to start ...
A: I am assuming that because you did not mention that you own the male, that will will need to find a ...
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| Concerned Lab Owner | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Periodically my 3 year old female sprayed Black Labrador Retriever has not been eating her food ...
A: Your 3 year old Lab might need some hormone therapy. I would contact my vet and have blood work ...
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| Pregnancy | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have a female mini daschund. She is almost 2 years old and we would like to have her breed with ...
A: It is always a good idea to have a written agreement with the owner of the other dog, even if the ...
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| Labour | 1/23/2009 |
Q: My English bulldog is on day57 of her pregnancy and is schedule for a c-section on Friday. I am very ...
A: This just doesn't seem right to me. What kind of vet (or veterinary staff) sends a dog home because ...
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| Looking for a real te cup chihuahua male | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I am trying to mate my 4 year old chihuahua female and we never mated her before due to her size. ...
A: I'm sorry but I do not know any Tea Cup Chihuahua breeders (or owners) that I can recommend to you. ...
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| Male wont mount | 1/22/2009 |
Q: The bitch is in her second week. Presently she is in Estrus and has been flagging for the past 3 ...
A: Sound like you are an experienced breeder, and that you are doing everything you can to assist your ...
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| C-Section | 1/22/2009 |
Q: MY moms dog had a c-section on 1/16/09. We were wondering if we could bathe her she has gotten ...
A: Yes, you can give her a quick bath, being careful not to put pressure on the C-Section scar. You ...
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| Female prefers to lay down while tied? | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to breed my pomeranians, they've gotten tied about 10 times now. The first maybe 5 times ...
A: I don't believe that your female would try to lay down if it hurt to do so. I also think that the ...
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| Female dog after heat | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My female puppy is about 8 months old and just had her first heat cycle. Her nipples swelled up and ...
A: If your vet knows your dog well, and she is not concerned, then I'm sure all is well. Purple, ...
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| mother dog with diarehia | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My boxer gave birth on the 18th and now has diarrhea, I bought plain gelatin (I saw this was good ...
A: I'm sorry to read that your dog has allergies, I did not know this and would not have recommended ...
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| mother dog with diarehia | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My boxer gave birth on the 18th and now has diarrhea, I bought plain gelatin (I saw this was good ...
A: I'm sorry but giving a dog with diarrhea plain gelatin is a new one for me. There are several home ...
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| Female dog after heat | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My female puppy is about 8 months old and just had her first heat cycle. Her nipples swelled up and ...
A: It is normal for the nipples to swell in female dogs that are in heat, due to elevated hormone ...
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| Heat Cycles for Standard Poodles | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old female standard poodle that I've owned since she was born. Both her parents ...
A: Please remember that I am not a vet, and it would be a good idea to get your Poodle in for a ...
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| Unwanted mating in Golden Retreivers | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Is there a safe way to terminate a pregnancy in a 1 year old Golden Retreiver. I thought her heat ...
A: There are several drugs that have been used to terminate unwanted pregnancy for dogs, which include: ...
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| Pregnancy | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have a male english bulldog who is two years old, who got after my neighbors female australlian ...
A: The normal heat cycle in dogs lasts approximately 21 days made up of 3 phases (each phase lasting ...
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| Husky mom keeps leaving pups | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have a Siberian Husky that just had a litter of 4 puppies last week. They are one week old today. ...
A: Not to worry, if the puppies won't stay on the heating pad, then they are warm enough and probably ...
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| Labour | 1/19/2009 |
Q: My English bulldog is on day57 of her pregnancy and is schedule for a c-section on Friday. I am very ...
A: I'm a bit surprised that your vet is waiting until Friday to preform the C-Section. If you are ...
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| food | 1/19/2009 |
Q: If i change her to the k9 puppy gold what do i switch her after she is done nursing and i have the ...
A: Normally I suggest that you purchase a child protective gate and put it in the doorway of the room ...
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| whelping and bleeding | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I know you said it is common to bleed for weeks after whelping. Just want to confirm. My border ...
A: I'm glad to read that your vet had examined your new mother and did not find any infection. Did you ...
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| Breeding | 1/19/2009 |
Q: We have just had our first litter of puppies. The puppies are now around 6 weeks old. We have ...
A: Some breeders of animals (not just dogs) believe that it is ok to line breed (what breeders call ...
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| New problem with male | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I raise Westies, my male has fathered nine litters with the same three females in the last five ...
A: I don't know of a medical condition that would cause the problem with your male, but I suggest that ...
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| Chihuahua C-Section | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I just took my dog to have a C-Section in Tijuana because it was all I could afford, what am I ...
A: I hope that your Chihuahua is responding well after having her C-Section. I would keep a close eye ...
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| breeding | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I had asked a few questions before i have one last one. My 2 boxers mated with my help and i noticed ...
A: You ask 10 different breeders, vets, pet owners, the question, "What type of dog food is best for my ...
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| breeding | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I had asked a few questions before i have one last one. My 2 boxers mated with my help and i noticed ...
A: I feed all my pregnant and nursing dogs and weaning puppies K-9 Puppy Gold. Here is a link to an ...
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| Breeding | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have a female spaniel and a toy poodle that im wanting to breed and im not sure if this can ...
A: Hmmm, Poodle and Spaniel, what is that called a Spoodle? Anyway, if your Poodle is skittish of your ...
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| golden retriver female 9 mouth | 1/17/2009 |
Q: my female is 9mo.I don't want to breed until she is 2 years old; however she gave a sign of coming ...
A: Some dogs are very neat and clean themselves making it hard to detect the actual bleeding. If her ...
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| Question about pups | 1/17/2009 |
Q: You are going to need a coffee or tea for this e-mail. I have a few questions about German Shepherd ...
A: It is almost impossible to tell the temperment of a 3 week old puppy. It is also very hard to tell ...
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| Chances of pregnancy | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 month old lab mix female. She has shown no signs of being in heat, but she got off her ...
A: what a great name! Most female dogs will not mate if they are not in heat. The sign/stages of ...
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| feeding time | 1/17/2009 |
Q: my 5 years old shihtzu just gave birth to 3 beautiful pups.what i want to know is it ok to give a ...
A: The mother normally decides when to wean her puppies, but this normally happens around 4 - 5 weeks ...
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| Husky mom keeps leaving pups | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have a Siberian Husky that just had a litter of 4 puppies last week. They are one week old today. ...
A: Wow, sounds like you have a bunch of little "roamers" on your hands (lol) I suggest that you find a ...
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| breeding | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I had asked a few questions before i have one last one. My 2 boxers mated with my help and i noticed ...
A: Most breeders mate their dogs more than once. This is normally done every other day for 3 matings ...
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| after pregnancy bath for shihtzu | 1/16/2009 |
Q: my 5 years old shihtzu just gave birth to 3 beautiful pups.what i want to know is it ok to give a ...
A: Congratulations on your new litter of 5 puppies. It is very important that while the new puppies ...
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| breeding | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I had asked a few questions before i have one last one. My 2 boxers mated with my help and i noticed ...
A: You wrote that you noticed dry blood on your females privet after breeding her, and wanted to know ...
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| Breeding | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have two akitas both AKC certified that we want to eventually breed but I think it could of ...
A: I'm not an expert on Akitas, but most dogs go in to heat every 6 monts or so. If your female is 1.5 ...
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| yorkie-poo | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have a about 6lb. Half yorkie half poodle who got pregnate at 10 months old. I know it is stupid ...
A: Accidents happen, please stop blaming yourself. Sounds like you have a great relationship with your ...
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| breedind staff bullterriers | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old big staff male with a large head , a friend of ours has a 2 year old small bitch ...
A: and thank you for the great photo of Charley. He look very happy and healthy. If your male weighs ...
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| dogs | 1/15/2009 |
Q: my dam had her heat last october, there were changes, her belly had sag, but in the end of her ...
A: As I wrote in my previous answer to your question, most dogs on in to heat every 6 months (give or ...
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| Strange behavior from dog | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Last year (on 1/13/08) our dog delivered 5 pups at our home in our finished basement. We only kept ...
A: Hi Crystal. The normal heat cycle in dogs lasts approximately 21 days as follows: Days 1 - 7, the ...
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| yorkie terrier overdue pregnancy | 1/14/2009 |
Q: we have a yorkie terrier and we mated her 9 weeks ago at the moment she is 2 days over due. we have ...
A: The normal gestation period in dogs runs between 58 - 63 days, and depending upon the number of days ...
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| Strange behavior from dog | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Last year (on 1/13/08) our dog delivered 5 pups at our home in our finished basement. We only kept ...
A: This behavior does seem a little strange. Is there any chance that your dog could be expecting ...
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| breeding | 1/13/2009 |
Q: ..is she old enough to be bread? she is 19 lbs and very healthy. also how long inbetween litters ...
A: At 18 months your female has probably gone through at least one heat. If this is the case, then yes ...
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| Whelping | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Penny me again sorry to bother you but this waiting is killing me.LOL. Julie seems to be nesting ...
A: Yes, I did receive the photo's - thanks - you have beautiful dogs, so happy and healthy looking. ...
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| Pick of Litter | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I mated my male the female had 4 puppies How many of the litter do I get?
A: There are no laws governing your question concerning how many puppies the owner of the stud dog is ...
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| After-birth | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My Jack Russell Terrier just gave birth to 7 puppies about 6 hours ago and she is bearing down as if ...
A: Yes, is could be. Most breeders make a point to count the placentas as the puppies are born. This ...
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| staffy puppy | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Hay I have two staffy dogs and I want to bread with them. They are both thurrer bread. I am worried ...
A: The heat cycle in most dogs runs for approximately 21 days as follows: Days 1 - 7: The vaginal ...
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| standing heat | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a female akc gsd that has been in heat for 11 days that I know of. I have a male that she ...
A: The tube is actually longer than you need, and not all of it needs to be inserted. I am going to ...
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| standing heat | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a female akc gsd that has been in heat for 11 days that I know of. I have a male that she ...
A: The heat cycle in most dogs runs for approximately 21 days as follows: Days 1 - 7: The vaginal ...
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| Dog Whelping | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My female weimaraner is getting ready for her first litter and I have everything I believe I need, I ...
A: That is funny. But I have to admit that I have a 4 month old Boston that only weighs 6 lbs. ...
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| Dog Whelping | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My female weimaraner is getting ready for her first litter and I have everything I believe I need, I ...
A: I have read cases where a female dog can prolong her labor if she is under stress, (such as her ...
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| my pregnant pom | 1/11/2009 |
Q: my pomeranian mated between the 28th of oct. to the 4th of nov. and she still hasnt had her puppies. ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days, so it sounds like your new mommy is ...
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| Dog Whelping | 1/11/2009 |
Q: My female weimaraner is getting ready for her first litter and I have everything I believe I need, I ...
A: Wow, you are doing GREAT. I'm so happy to read about all your advanced preparations! Your new ...
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| Shih Tzu in heat, male not responding | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have 2 female and 1 male Shih Tzu. I got the 2nd female a couple years after the 1st two. My new ...
A: If you have room in your home, you might try to put the male and female together in a separate area ...
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| nursing dog not eating | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Yes I have spoken to the vet and the breeder but nothing they say seems to help. The vet said to ...
A: I'm so sorry to read that your beloved new mother is not eating. Having to be force fed for 6 days, ...
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| nursing dog not eating | 1/10/2009 |
Q: Yes I have spoken to the vet and the breeder but nothing they say seems to help. The vet said to ...
A: It is normal for a new mother to loose interest in food for a few days, If she is staying hydrated ...
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| Inverted Vulva | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My female retriever recently visited a new vet for an AI breeding. This Vet believes that she has ...
A: When the vet, the one that told you that your dog has an inverted vulva, examined your dog did ...
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| boston terrier | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have a female boston terrier that was mated with my male boston terrier two weeks ago today she ...
A: No this is not normal. Without an examination it will be hard to tell where the blood is coming ...
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| labor | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My shih-tzu is pregnant. I don't know what the due date is and have never experience a dog in labor. ...
A: It sound to me like your little girl in in labor. I'm going to give you the address to a website ...
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| dogs belly | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I want to know if you could tell me if my dog is pregante
A: I'm sorry but it would take a pregnancy test (which requires the taking of a blood sample), X-rays, ...
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| Is there such a thing as too pregnant? | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My 4 lb Yorkie girl seems to be extremely large at what I feel is too early in her term. She started ...
A: I found another website that looks very informative and has e-mail contact information which is as ...
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| Whelping | 1/10/2009 |
Q: Ok, we have a 6 yr old pug girl who has had 2 very good litters in the past. We know the exact date ...
A: I understand your nervousness, it's not easy being responsible for someone elses pet. I don't ...
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| wiener dog | 1/9/2009 |
Q: She is not dehydrated. Do you think I should take her to the vet, ot do you think she will be okay? ...
A: I'm so happy to read that she is not dehydrated. I would continue the lean chicken diet your vet ...
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| Is there such a thing as too pregnant? | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My 4 lb Yorkie girl seems to be extremely large at what I feel is too early in her term. She started ...
A: and thank you for the great photo of your little mother. I completely understand your concern for ...
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| My Weiner Dog | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My mini weiner dig had 4 puppies on Sunday. She has diarreha ever since, and it'snow Friday. She ...
A: Have you taken her temperature? The normal temp in a dog is between 101 - 102.5 If her temp. is ...
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| How do i know if breeding worked | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a male and female boxer. She has been in heat for a while and he has been trying to lock with ...
A: Some dogs are very clean, and some male dogs assist the female in keeping clean by licking the ...
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| How do i know if breeding worked | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a male and female boxer. She has been in heat for a while and he has been trying to lock with ...
A: Great job assisting your male do his job! It stands to reason that the more times your dogs "tie" ...
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| Is there such a thing as too pregnant? | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My 4 lb Yorkie girl seems to be extremely large at what I feel is too early in her term. She started ...
A: I'm not big believer in X-Rays for pregnant dogs. Possibly your veterinary office has ultrasound ...
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| stray | 1/8/2009 |
Q: So, I found a pregnant stray in fairly poor shape. She recovered well and had one puppy last night. ...
A: In some cases, the time between puppies can be a couple of hours. However, because you wrote that ...
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| breeding | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am trying to have my female boxer bred. She appears to be flagging and the male has the motions ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back with you, I'm a little under the weather today. If the male ...
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| After birth | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I don't actually know if my dog is pregnant, it's too soon to tell, she'll be going in next week to ...
A: Unlike humans, the male does not play a role in the puppies lives until later. I think your idea of ...
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| whelping | 1/7/2009 |
Q: my friend's dog, an Australian shepherd, is about to have her first litter of pups...she is under ...
A: Hmm, where do I start. I suggest that your friend start taking her dogs temp and recording it at ...
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| my cocker spaniel | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Our cocker spaniel delivered her fifth pup about an hour ago and we havent seen any signs of another ...
A: If she acts like she wants to take a nap, then she probably isn't in pain. I would let her rest, ...
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| After pregnancy | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My dog had been whelping her pups and since it's the 6th week after giving birth, she is starting to ...
A: It is normal for the mammary glands to remain swollen for a period of time after the puppies have ...
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| pregnant dog | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I adopted a basset hound mix from The grant county animal shelter at a Petsmart on December 21, ...
A: I completely understand when you write that you were not expecting to adopt a pregnant dog, and in ...
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| Lhasa Apso / breeding | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have an eighth month old female and male lhasa apso. She is just going through her first heat ...
A: Some breeders breed their females on their first heat without any complications. If you elect to ...
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| Lhasa Apso / breeding | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have an eighth month old female and male lhasa apso. She is just going through her first heat ...
A: If you caught her soon enough you might be in luck. The normal heat cycle ,in dogs, lasts ...
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| Shih Tzu-64 days gestation | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with this. I bred my 3 year old Shih Tzu 7 times over 7 days with the ...
A: Panting can be a sign of labor. I suggest that you put her in a room that is out of the way of ...
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| birthing | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My dog is pregnant and I have both parents. I have been putting the male in his cage when I go to ...
A: Unlike humans, the father of the puppies really does not play a role in the birthing, and It is my ...
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| Maltese | 1/5/2009 |
Q: How many puppies do Maltese's usually have?
A: The number of puppies in a litter can depend upon a number of factors. One factor is the number of ...
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| pregnant dogs | 1/5/2009 |
Q: my 3 yr old staffie bitch mated about 7wks ago her teats seem to be filling up and shes got a bit ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days, so if your dog is expecting puppies ...
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| In heat or not in heat | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I belive that she is starting to come into heat I have not noticed any blood yet. But she was ...
A: Possibly the swelling is not due to a heat cycle, but instead an infection? Has she had any other ...
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| jumping out of whelping box | 1/3/2009 |
Q: My German Shepherd had a litter 3 weeks ago this past Thursday. She is now starting to jump out of ...
A: I suspect that the mother is jumping out of the whelping box because you have started the weaning ...
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| In heat or not in heat | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I belive that she is starting to come into heat I have not noticed any blood yet. But she was ...
A: The normal heat cycle in dogs lasts approximately 21 days as follows: Days 1 - 7, the vaginal area ...
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| Breeding | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Pitball that we would like to mate. We have a friend who has a male who is ...
A: If you really want to mate your two dogs, you can try to help by holding them while mating occurs. ...
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| Stud Maltese v.s. pet? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have an AKC unlimited registered male maltese with 3 CH. bloodlines that I bought at 10 weeks. He ...
A: Tooth crowding can be a genetic default, but one that can be taken care of by a good dog hygienist. ...
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| Whelping | 1/1/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old Yorkie should deliver her first litter in about 3 weeks. This will also be a first for ...
A: I use a professional "Whelping" box for my female dog to deliver in. If you intend on breeding your ...
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| Italian Greyhound Whelping | 1/1/2009 |
Q: My female Ig is bred (we had her bred on Nov 1 & 3) So she is due anytime. Everything I have read ...
A: In most breeds, the normal body temp is between 101 - 102.5 Once the temp drops below 100 it is a ...
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| Mother dog biting one week old puppies | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Our coarse hair fox terrier is appr. two years old and just had 6 puppies. They are one week old ...
A: I'm so sorry to read that you are experiencing this problem. I don't think the problem is due to ...
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| Lily (Pug) 41days pregnant and having clear mucus discharge. | 12/31/2008 |
Q: Penny, thank you so much for your help on 12/15/08. Lily is doing well, she is eating, drinking and ...
A: I'm happy to read that you are taking your dogs temp and recording it, and I'm sorry for the delay ...
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| pregnant dog | 12/31/2008 |
Q: My American Bulldog Is 7 weeks pregnant and has milk coming out of her nipples does this mean she ...
A: The normal gestation period in dogs is between 58 - 63 days so at 7 weeks (49 days) your female has ...
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| mammary gland tumor | 12/31/2008 |
Q: My shsitzu is due to have puppies any day now. She still have not produce milk and i notice this ...
A: Some dogs milk does not come in until just before the puppies are born. Tumors and or cancer are ...
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| German Shepherd Dew Claws | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have had my female since she was 10 months old, and she is now 18 months old and I just noticed ...
A: Many breeders have the dew claws removed, for the dogs protection. Normally this is done when the ...
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| dash hound | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old female dash hound. For the last 4 days she has been cuddling a stuffed dog that ...
A: Ok, just checking on the possibility that she might be actually expecting. No, I wouldn't take the ...
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| Coat Color | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have a male pomeranian that I adore. He is 5 years old and is still intact. He has never had ...
A: Many non-breeders, just like you, breed their dogs for the very same reason as you. They have a pet ...
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| not drinking after birth | 12/30/2008 |
Q: i have a german shepard who has had her first birth. she is doing great as a mother however she is ...
A: You might be making it too easy for her. It is good for her to get up and go out - taking a break ...
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| pregnancy | 12/29/2008 |
Q: how long does a doberman pincher stay pregnant
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days. If you don't know the exact day that ...
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| Lily (Pug) 41days pregnant and having clear mucus discharge. | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Penny, thank you so much for your help on 12/15/08. Lily is doing well, she is eating, drinking and ...
A: A small amount of clear discharge can be normal. Some dogs don't begin to "show" until the last ...
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| Pregnancy | 12/29/2008 |
Q: hi, my name is adam and i had a couple questions about my pitbull. She's about 13 months old and ive ...
A: As a breeder, I always skip the first heat with my females and breed on the next heat. I am ...
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| Bleeding after pups | 12/29/2008 |
Q: my 4 and a half year old dog (Twinkie) gave birth to four live pups on Nov 8th. She is still ...
A: Your Tinkie might be a little depressed and distracted because she doesn't understand what happened ...
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| Bleeding after pups | 12/28/2008 |
Q: my 4 and a half year old dog (Twinkie) gave birth to four live pups on Nov 8th. She is still ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your financial hardships - these are bad times for a lot of people. Some dogs ...
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| boxer puppies | 12/28/2008 |
Q: one boxer pup was born healthy and the next one came out almost 12 hours later it came out feet ...
A: I think it's time to contact your vet. I really can't help with this question without more ...
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| if my dog is going to have pups | 12/26/2008 |
Q: can you tell me if my dog isgoing to have pups?she is very touchy with her belley,and how long do ...
A: No, I'm sorry but I can not tell you if your dog is going to have pups just because, "she is touchy ...
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| Boxer might be in heat? | 12/26/2008 |
Q: We have a Boxer that is 1 year and 8 months. We think she is in heat beacause our Min Pin has been ...
A: I do not breed Boxers, my breed is Boston Terriers. When I wrote the following, "Some dogs are neat ...
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| Does there have to be a tie | 12/26/2008 |
Q: Does there have to be a tie for a Boxer to get pregnant? This is an addititon to my last question ...
A: The normal heat cycle in dogs run for 21 days in 3 groups of 7 days. The first 7 days is when the ...
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| Dog Pregnancy | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 15 lb female jack russell terrier-chihuahua mix(Foxie) and I think that she may have bred ...
A: I sincerely hope that you are wrong and that your 15 lb Jack Russell did not mate with your 35 - 40 ...
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| Boxer might be in heat? | 12/24/2008 |
Q: We have a Boxer that is 1 year and 8 months. We think she is in heat beacause our Min Pin has been ...
A: The normal heat cycle in dogs run for 21 days in 3 groups of 7 days. The first 7 days is when the ...
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| Issues Breeding | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 5-year old chocolate lab and we just tried to intentionally breed him for the first time. ...
A: This action is normally due to inexperience. Sometime the male will allow you (and a helper) to ...
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| Breeding | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Pitball that we would like to mate. We have a friend who has a male who is ...
A: If the male is so much larger than the female that she can not "hold his weight" then it might not ...
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| Too many puppies for Chihuahua to nurse? | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I had a litter of 5 chihuahua puppies 3 surviving birth. They were born 12/19. I had a Litter of 3 ...
A: The best way to tell if the puppies are getting enough nourishment is to weigh them each day at the ...
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| Dog leaks | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My dog had puppies about 2 months ago about a week after birth she started leaking a red mucus like ...
A: Without seeing the "red mucus" I can not be sure if it is normal or not. I will tell you that some ...
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| min pin giving birth | 12/22/2008 |
Q: this is my min pins second time having a litter, she has had two pups so far but i can not tell if ...
A: I hope by now your Min Pin has delivered her puppies. In my opinion once the sac is visible, it is ...
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| Female pitbulls in heat | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My female pitbull is a year old and has not had her first heat yet can you tell me why,also is a ...
A: Just like with humans, some dogs can be "late bloomers". I really don't believe in hormone shots, ...
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| my stud wont mount my bitch | 12/21/2008 |
Q: i have a pair of cane corso mastiffs stud is 2 years bitch is 2 years. neither have bread before. ...
A: The heat cycle normally lasts for 5 - 7 days, so possibly he will come around in time. If not, you ...
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| Heat | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 7month old Siberian Husky bitch and I wanted to know what the minimum age she could be to ...
A: The best way to prevent "accidents" is to have your dog spayed. Many vets are spaying as early as ...
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| pregnant yorkie | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old 5 pound yorkie is pregnant for my 14 pound pekingese. This pregnancy was an accident. ...
A: It has been my experience that with small breeds, like Yorkies, if the father of the litter is ...
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| cocker having puppies | 12/20/2008 |
Q: she has urine leaking,breast have milk,still eating and drinking alot of water how much longer do ...
A: What was the date you mated her? The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days. ...
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| Re: pregnant shih-poo | 12/20/2008 |
Q: 4 yr.old breed 3 times; last 10/29. Today,rooting under bed, peeing alot, milk can be extracted. ...
A: You wrote that your Shih-poo has bred three times before, so I'm guessing that she has never acted ...
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| Supplemental puppy feedings | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My sweet little Boston girl (Domino) gave birth to 8 beautiful healthy puppies( her first litter) on ...
A: Wow, what a great little momma you have there. Yes, I have heard of a Boston Terrier having 10 ...
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| first breed | 12/19/2008 |
Q: this our first time and I'm not sure if she has gotten pregnant,what should i look for.she did not ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days. The normal heat cycle is 21 days (3 ...
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| Supplemental puppy feedings | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My sweet little Boston girl (Domino) gave birth to 8 beautiful healthy puppies( her first litter) on ...
A: Oh my gosh - what a great looking little family. Please keep me posted at to your progress. As you ...
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| Supplemental puppy feedings | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My sweet little Boston girl (Domino) gave birth to 8 beautiful healthy puppies( her first litter) on ...
A: Wow, 8 new Boston Terrier Puppies! How fun. Yes, I recommend helping mom, if she doesn't seem to ...
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| dog mating | 12/18/2008 |
Q: my male dog after breeding the female pulled out and still in full erection and hard, can't put the ...
A: Sorry I have not witnessed where it took 36 hrs for an erection to subside. Are the two glands, ...
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| bitch wont eat after whelp | 12/18/2008 |
Q: my labrador had two puppies yesterday, since then she is not really eating even her normal diet, she ...
A: It is not unusual for the mother dog to loose interest in food for a couple of days after the ...
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| PUPPIES WEIGHT AT BIRTH | 12/17/2008 |
Q: WHAT SHOULD EACH PUUPY WEIGH IN LBS OR WHATS THE AVERAGE WEIGHT? WHAT SHOULD I FEED THE MOM IN THE ...
A: Here is the web address for a supplement that I feed all my whelping mothers. ...
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| Lab - Pregnancy | 12/17/2008 |
Q: i have several questions: How long is a purebred lab pregnant for before she has her puppies?? i ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days. I feed all my pregnant and nursing ...
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| post natal care | 12/17/2008 |
Q: my rat terrier gave birth 7 weeks ago, she is having a clear mucous discharge, is this normal?
A: Seven weeks might seem like a long time, but really isn't. As long as the discharge is clear. I ...
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| Cutting the umbilical cord | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have a Boston Terrier that is due in a couple of weeks. My question is about cutting the ...
A: No, I have never used umbilical tape. I normally use (if necessary) dental floss. Depending upon ...
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| my dog is pregnant, and I want to know if this is normal | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My dog is about 45 days pregnant. Her belly feels really firm, kind of like when a person is ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 to 63 days. So you still have a couple of weeks ...
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| Boston Mix pregnant | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have a Boston-Chihuahua mix, Tootsie, who is about 14 months old and is pregnant. This happened ...
A: The normal gestation period for dogs is between 58 - 63 days, so you still have a couple of weeks ...
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| whelping | 12/15/2008 |
Q: do gsds normally produce a clear discharge before they whelp? my gsd is due to whelp tomorrow but ...
A: Yes, female dogs, that are due to deliver, will have a water discharge usually 24 hrs before they ...
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| Mated on the 9th - 12th day of heat, could I be pregnant? | 12/15/2008 |
Q: my name is Lily and I turned 2 on October 13th (I know, huh). My question is this, I went and ...
A: The heat cycle of a female dog normally runs for 21 days (3 stages with each stage lasting for ...
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| chihuahua bleeding | 12/14/2008 |
Q: my Chihuahua has been bleeding ever time she goes to the bathroom since she gave birth to 5 healthy ...
A: When you write, " bleeding every time she goes to the bathroom,", do you mean the blood is in her ...
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| Dog Breeding | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I'm Ashley Sommer.I am a 10 year old who loves dogs so much. (Don't mind my names in the question) ...
A: It's always great to hear from someone who loves dogs. Some breeder believe that it is ok to breed ...
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| Possible pregnancy | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have a female dachsund that had pups in early May I kept 2 of the pups (males) and now she is ...
A: and thank you for posting your question. If your male Dachshund was born in May, that would make ...
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