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About Renee Cox
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Expertise
I can help with many questions on whelping, difficulties with pregnancy, and puppies. My breed is Boxer, but I have helped other breeders whelp many different breeds, including the small breeds. I also took a vet assistant course for my own dogs. I only have 8 years breeding experience.

Experience
I have bred, whelped, and raised Boxers for 8 years. I have also helped other breeders in different breeds whelp many litters.

Education/Credentials
I have two semesters of vet assistant training.

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Questions Answered By Expert Renee Cox
In Category Dog Breeding and Whelping

Subject	Date Asked

breed newborn puppy size concerns	10/1/2009
Q: i have a 1 year old Siberian husky/ German shepherd mix female that was impregnated by a 3 year old ... A: I seriously doubt that a newborn pit bull would weigh 3-4 pounds. English mastiff puppies, one of ...
min pin	10/1/2009
Q: this is my first time giving birth to a dog so i don't know what to do, I also wanted to know how ... A: I believe 2-4 is average for this breed. Take her to the vet, she may still have a puppy or placenta ...
Preggo Choc. Lab	9/30/2009
Q: I have a 2 yr old chocolate lab (Cocoa). She is pregnant by a Yellow Lab (pure AKC). My question is ... A: I will be glad to help. Here are some supplies you'll need: a whelping box, this should be in a ...
chichuchua dog preg.	9/30/2009
Q: Do Chihuahua go full term 65 days? This is 1 St litter. thank you Cindy A: All breeds of dogs have an average pregnancy of 63 days. A few reasons why a dog will go over that ...
Pregnant Boxer	9/30/2009
Q: My pregnant Boxer is 66 days she is at the vet, and apparently in labour but her water has not yet ... A: I know this is late, but everyone here at my house has been sick. The water doesn't break until ...
Dachsy at 65days since breeding	9/29/2009
Q: my dachsy is at day 65 and i noticed a small amount of mucassy string when she went potty this ... A: That musus stingie stuff sounds like the mucus plug. A dog will lose this when she is about 24-48 ...
complications during whelping for a medium side poodlemix	9/29/2009
Q: what complications could maya have with delivering her puppies A: Some complications to look out for: a colored discharge before the birth of the first puppy, this ...
breeding	9/28/2009
Q: can i breed two blue nose puppies at 8 months or wait a tear because i would like to get started ... A: You can, but doesn't mean you should. It's best to wait til she's two years od age before breeding. ...
dog breeding	9/28/2009
Q: ANSWER: Hi. It could be 63 days from any one of the ties. If she was bred 8 different days, then she ... A: Actually, there are doggie STD. You need to have your male tested every time he is bred to an ...
My Cavalier has had pups	9/28/2009
Q: My 2 year old Cavalier gave birth to her first litter at 56 days gestation 2 days ago. She had 6 ... A: Congrats on the puppies. Some dogs do need calcium shots. it does worry me that she's stumbling ...
dog breeding	9/28/2009
Q: A: It could be 63 days from any one of the ties. If she was bred 8 different days, then she would have ...
Spaying during C-section	9/28/2009
Q: I have a 5 y/o Pembroke Welsh Corgi that had a C-section 2 years ago with 7 pups, so probably will ... A: It doesn't absolutely mean that she has to have another c-section. Why did she need the first one? ...
bulldog breeding	9/27/2009
Q: we aren't doing this for income just for the love of the breed so if you can help me out with any ... A: First thing to do is to find the Bulldog's Club web site. It will have a ton of information on it ...
puppies	9/27/2009
Q: heyy, our dog has just had a litter of 6 puppies and we thought they were all very healthy ... A: The most important thing is to keep her area quiet, not many people around, or dogs. Make sure her ...
breeding	9/27/2009
Q: my female dog is 10mths old and she is on her period know I was going to breed her with my 3yr old ... A: With the larger breeds, you want to wait until they're two years old before breeding. At this age, ...
8 yr old pregnant female	9/26/2009
Q: I'm getting conflicting info from everyone. My purebred male beagle pup and my purebred 8 yrd old ... A: Well, any time a dog is bred, you run some course of danger. It is more dangerous for a dog of that ...
Mother not feeding	9/18/2009
Q: Our lab is 14 months, and got pregnant on accident. There were 9 pups last night, and 10 this ... A: I'm not trying to sound snotty here at all, but the reason she may be acting like this is because ...
young dog getting another dog preg.	9/17/2009
Q: i have a 7 1/2 month old blue nose pit. last night he and my girlfriends dog (a 1 1/2 yr. old red ... A: I'm not sure why this would cause the pups to be retarded. Both of the parents are really young, ...
Pregnancy	9/16/2009
Q: I am not looking to hear that I should be more responsible as I have seen many others get answered, ... A: Well, first of all, you can't expect to write someone asking for their advice or opinion without ...
male dogs and their pups	9/16/2009
Q: can a father of newborn pups ever eat them like in other animal species? can i let him a round the ... A: Yes they can, and yes, keep him away from mom and puppies. I'm not saying your male will actually ...
boxer whelping	9/15/2009
Q: .. my boxer went into heat on july 13 and she is pregnant but i am not sure which day they tied ... A: If she was bred on the 10th day of her cycle, that would put her at about day 55. That would leave ...
cavoodle	9/14/2009
Q: I have a Cavoodle puppy almost 1 year old, and I am wanting to breed her for the first time. What ... A: You need to let her finish growing before you breed her. At 1 year old, she's still a puppy herself. ...
pregnant bitch	9/14/2009
Q: my bitch got tied to a male on abut te13th day of her heat cycle on the 10th of august her tummy has ... A: If a vet is not that experienced feeling for puppies that early, then it can be easily missed. it ...
worried about ?Pregnant? Beagle	9/13/2009
Q: I have a three year old beagle, we tried breeding her for the first in August. Assuming that she ... A: A lot of dogs go through this stage where they stop eating and get an upset stomach. It usually ...
happy daddy	9/13/2009
Q: I hope this question is not too silly but what do I do with daddy dog........I have both mum and dad ... A: sorry this is late. I would keep him away from mom while she's whelping, she'll most likely won't ...
How oftten to breed	9/13/2009
Q: I have a 3 year old Lab. We own both the male and female. She has had 2 litters. She is a wonderful ... A: I'm guessing that this would be her third heat in a row being bred if you do it? My opinion on that ...
bleeding beagle	9/13/2009
Q: This is her 2nd litter she had 4 pupps with c/section delivery. Kind regards Linda A: She needs to get to the vet. Any colored discharge before the birth of the first puppy needs to be ...
my new stud pomarian	9/13/2009
Q: i have just bought a 2 year old pomarian and he seems to have one of his testacles inside of him ... A: First thing you need to do is to get him to your vet. Let him feel and see if he can find it, or if ...
Dog with Un-used breast milk	9/13/2009
Q: I just a rescue dog and she recently had puppies. Her last owner didn't really care about her as ... A: If she still has a lot of milk, and is uncomfortable, you could take her to the vet for a shot that ...
my Staffy has caught my 9 month Patterdale	9/12/2009
Q: I have owned dogs and bitches all my life but never into breeding them I now have 2 Staffies & a ... A: If two dogs are tied together after breeding, don't ever try to get them a part, you can seriously ...
Yellowish-greenish stool in newborn puppies	9/11/2009
Q: my Rat Terrier dog gave birth to 3 little puppies on Wednesday 9/9/09. The puppies nurse constantly, ... A: It's time to get them to the vet. Anytime newborns have diarrhea of any kind, it needs to be checked ...
my boxer gave birth to only 2 pups	9/11/2009
Q: this will be her second time to give birth, and she seems to be whimpering still but has only given ... A: I hope she's done something by now. if not, then you need to get her to the vet to make sure ...
boxer puppies	9/8/2009
Q: I have 6 boxer puppies that will be 3 weeks old on 9/11/09. Mom leaves them constantly & I checked ... A: Try to get her to feed them for another day or two at least. You may have to get some bottles and ...
whelping my yorkie	9/8/2009
Q: I am a RN, who has some experience delivering babies. My 2 1/2 yr old yorkie (~ 8 lbs) is 44 days ... A: All you need is one clamp. Clamp it about 3 inches away from the pup's belly. Tie it off above the ...
whelping my yorkie	9/7/2009
Q: I am a RN, who has some experience delivering babies. My 2 1/2 yr old yorkie (~ 8 lbs) is 44 days ... A: I would have on hand everything needed to do cord care just in case mom can't/won't. many breeders ...
whelping question	9/6/2009
Q: I was just wondering if you could share with me some of your knowledge. My Shih-Tzu who is 20months ... A: I spent my time off getting ready for puppies, and cleaning the back yard.:-) The vomiting is ...
WHEN WILL MY PUG WHELP??	8/29/2009
Q: i was lucky enough to be given a beautiful pug girl of 4 years. Last weekend i felt something was ... A: The digging and not eating is a sign of labor. They can do this for up to 24 hours before actually ...
Pseudopregnancy and season German Shepherd	8/29/2009
Q: I have a 5 year old female that was bred on July 3&5. On Thursday Aug 27 we had a x-ray done to ... A: A false pregnancy can really trick you. It did us as well the begining of this month. An x-ray ...
Breeding	8/28/2009
Q: My female went into heat August 19th. She was letting my male mount her and successfully tie August ... A: it means that she may have just ovulated earlier than some, or that she had actually started her ...
58 days and can't stand	8/28/2009
Q: My dog is around 58 days pregnant I think... It is her first pregnancy, and unfortunately it is from ... A: No, this is not normal at all. The panting and digging sounds like signs of labor, but the not being ...
Female dog diarrhea	8/27/2009
Q: Since birth she has had diarrhea. Knowing what she is eating (picking up from the puppies) and ... A: A dog normally gets diarrhea after giving birth, it's natures way of cleaning things out. At 5 weeks ...
pregnent pbt	8/27/2009
Q: i have a pregnent pit bull we bred her about 55 days ago would it hurt if i moved her and got her a ... A: This is normal. A lot of pregnant girls don't want to eat as much as they use to. the pups are ...
Ties?	8/27/2009
Q: I have two Shih Tzus. A female 3 y/o and male 1 y/o. They have bred before, having 6 pups, 5 ... A: Some breeders let their dogs free breed. I personally only like to breed them twice, it's just a ...
How soon after birth will my bitch go in heat??	8/27/2009
Q: Hey Renee! Thanks for helping me out with my chihuahuas pregnancy almost 7 weeks ago. They are ... A: yeah, I'd get her checked out. Breeding a dog can change it's temperament. And she may be protecting ...
late labor	8/26/2009
Q: i mate my Maltese June 22/2009 and now she is 4 days late what i can do ? A: I would take her in for a check up just to be on the safe side. Any dog that goes past day 65 needs ...
was told female boxer was pregnant	8/26/2009
Q: we just adopted a set of boxer a male and female ... And was told the she was pregnant and has had ... A: If she is due this week or next, she should be showing, her breasts should be large, and you should ...
How soon after birth will my bitch go in heat??	8/25/2009
Q: Hey Renee! Thanks for helping me out with my chihuahuas pregnancy almost 7 weeks ago. They are ... A: I'm glad everyone is doing good. You guys did a great job. Bleeding this early isn't normal. I ...
mating dogs	8/25/2009
Q: can you get a herbal remedy to give to male dogs to help boost there labedo, i have a dog who im ... A: If his penis is not coming completely out of it's sheath, then you need to have that looked at. It ...
concerns over anxious labrador whose just had puppys	8/24/2009
Q: shes laboured in her breathing occasionally too usually when feeding shes happy for us to be with ... A: First thing i would do is to take her to the vet for a check up to make sure everything is out of ...
shit-zu breeding	8/24/2009
Q: . my shitzu is 14mths old and is in her second season she is very wound up and whining alot than ... A: I would take her in for a check up just to be on the safe side. I'm sure they experience some ...
Boxer Depressed with Doggie Pads	8/24/2009
Q: So my boxer started her period about 2 weeks ago, and i decided to buy some pads and a doggie like ... A: Make the pad harness a fun thing. Lay it on the ground, and when she sniffs it, or comes around it ...
is my shih tzu pregnant?	8/23/2009
Q: I have a shih tzu that just had her first heat about 4 weeks ago. Her nipples are noticeably bigger ... A: Dogs can experience what's called a false pregnancy even if they're not bred. I don't know for sure ...
Breeding	8/23/2009
Q: can you breed brothers and sister yorkies ? A: Brother to sister breeding is the strongest form of inbreeding. If you do this, the dogs have to be ...
being in heat again	8/23/2009
Q: I have a girl who got pregnant day 8 of start of heat,I sent her away to my son's until she was on ... A: It is possible that this is a heat cycle, pretty early though. It's really hard to say for sure. ...
my chi is going into labor	8/23/2009
Q: OMG! My chi is going into labor... But i have a question, what comes out first, the doggie or the ... A: Hopefully she's had them by now. the puppy usually comes first, then the placenta. Her actually ...
getting dogs to latch	8/23/2009
Q: she was very good and let him mount and penetrate to an extent, then when it started to get bigger ... A: You may want to have her vagina looked at to see if she has any strictures, this can cause this ...
Beagle is pregnant	8/23/2009
Q: It has been 63 days today that my beagle was bread and it is 8:15 PM and still no drop of ... A: Hopefully, she has done something by now. Dogs can safely go to day 65, some may even go a day or ...
whelping question	8/22/2009
Q: I was just wondering if you could share with me some of your knowledge. My Shih-Tzu who is 20months ... A: Here is what I keep in my whelping box: iodine(umbilical cords), hemostats(to clamp cords before ...
whelping question	8/22/2009
Q: I was just wondering if you could share with me some of your knowledge. My Shih-Tzu who is 20months ... A: If she thought something was wrong, then she most likely would've said something. I think that she ...
breeding	8/21/2009
Q: i would like to know how will iknow when my chihuahua is in heat ,and the average age when they ... A: Her attitude may change before she comes into heat. Her vulva will enlarge, and she will bleed. ...
Pregnant Malamute won't eat!!	8/20/2009
Q: I really need to ask your advice about my 2 year old Alaskan Malamute bitch. Her breeder and I are ... A: I'll admit, I don't feed raw for the same reasons you stated, I'm scared of not doing it right. I ...
Shih Tzu Pregnant ?	8/20/2009
Q: I have a 3 year old Shih Tzu that I had mated for the first time on the 7/7/09 and I am trying to ... A: It sounds like she is, although it is hard to say for certain as dogs do experience false ...
is my boxer pregnant	8/20/2009
Q: im confused and sooo excited.. My boxer molly is 4 years old and this is the first time we have ... A: It's hard to say for sure. some Boxer girls hide their puppies til it's time to whelp, under the rib ...
west highland white terriers	8/13/2009
Q: do you know if craniomandibular osteopathy can be carried in an animal without presenting symptoms ... A: from what I understand, it's a recessive of unkown inheritance. Means, they just don't know how it's ...
Studding behaviors?	8/13/2009
Q: I was wondering about my dogs studding behaviors. This is his first attempt at studding with a ... A: What day of the heat cycle is she on? It may be too early. Most people try on days 10 and 12, or on ...
Reluctant Female	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 2-year-old female and a 5-year-old male that I'm trying to breed. The male is experienced ... A: I would listen to your dog. She very well could be early yet, some girls do ovulate later in the ...
Stud fees	8/13/2009
Q: I just want to know if you choose to stud your male with a female and choose to get one of the ... A: No, the stud owner is not responsible for the registration fee of the litter (but is responsible for ...
Male problems	8/12/2009
Q: I am trying to help two miniature schnauzers breed and we are on the 12 day of the female's cycle. ... A: You are right, an outside tie is an indicator of him ejaculating. If you can't get an inside tie, ...
Patterdale Terrier.	8/12/2009
Q: i am thinking about breeding the best dog i have ever owned. My Patterdale Terrier Sadie, I am ... A: If I remember right, their average is about 6 I believe, I may be wrong. I can't remember if they ...
beeding a dog with seizures	8/11/2009
Q: I have a beautiful 2.5 yr old female boxer that I was planning to breed next year with her next ... A: I'm sorry to heat that. First thing you need to do is to investigate why she had it. Was it caused ...
different sized dogs mating	8/11/2009
Q: my dogs are of different heights, the male is smaller in size than the female and hence he is not ... A: Try putting them on an incline, with the female at the lower end. or, you could wrap a book with a ...
pomeranian very overdue	8/11/2009
Q: many thanks janice ANSWER: Hi. I would find a different vet, or go back to the first one. Any ... A: I'm glad that everyone is ok, great job on finding a different vet. This is actually pretty normal ...
BRINGING FEMALE IN HEAT	8/10/2009
Q: I have a 4 year old female Eng Bulldog. She had her last litter (litter #2) in Dec 2007 a nice ... A: Your vet is right. Those drugs can hurt her instead of help, it's best to let nature take it's ...
Will she bleed before giving birth?	8/10/2009
Q: We rescued a 2 year old Choc Lab from a farm recently. We were told she had given birth to puppies ... A: It is not normal for a dog to bleed, or have a colored discharge before the birth of the first ...
nursing dog	8/10/2009
Q: My staffordshire terrier had puppies 35 days ago. About one week ago she began to have bumps like a ... A: I would take her to the vet. that rash and hair loss needs to be checked out. A lot of times, mom ...
Mastiff pregnacy	8/10/2009
Q: Its me again. My mastiff that was spotting has stopped.She also isn't throwing up anymore. It was a ... A: It sounds like she has a possible UTI. I don't know this for sure, but peeing on herself is a ...
pomeranian very overdue	8/10/2009
Q: many thanks janice A: I would find a different vet, or go back to the first one. Any colored discharge before the birth of ...
heat post pregnancy	8/10/2009
Q: We have a 4 year old english bulldog that had puppies 7 weeks ago. There has been a steady stream ... A: That is pretty soon. I'm not saying it's impossible, just not too likely. You said she's had a ...
Dog breeding problems	8/9/2009
Q: I have a breeding problem with two dogs. We got a male for rent to make it breed with our female. We ... A: What day of the female's cycle is she on? Is the male very young, and is he proven? What you'll have ...
Why would a mother dog kill her puppy?	8/9/2009
Q: My beagle, Daisy gave birth to her 1st litter of 9 puppies 4 days ago. One of the puppies was born ... A: Unfortunately, since you didn't actually see it happen, we'll never know for sure if it was an ...
Dog Breeding	8/9/2009
Q: I brought home a female to breed to my male - they are both german shep X...I was doing the research ... A: You said that she went into heat about two weeks before you got her, that's about the right time for ...
bitch is not gaining weight after giving birth	8/8/2009
Q: i have a staffy who gave birth nearly 5 weeks ago to 5 lovely puppies, she lost alot of weight after ... A: It can take quite some time to get the weight back on some girls. How long ago did you wean the ...
VERY overdue pregnant female dog	8/8/2009
Q: I was wondering if there was some information you could give me pretaining to my pregnant female. ... A: Ok, are you positive on the due date? Is it possible that she was bred later than you thought? Has ...
breeding	8/8/2009
Q: i have a bichon frise of 19 months old just having her second season would it be ok to breed her ... A: I have a large breed, so I like to wait til they are two. However, i do understand that small breed ...
afterbirth	8/7/2009
Q: Please can u tell me how much afterbirth should there be when she has had her pups,is it any shape ... A: there should be one placenta for each puppy. It should be one piece for each puppy. It might be ...
Dog doing strange things after having litter	8/7/2009
Q: Our mixed breed small dog had puppies a week ago today. Everything went fine. She is taking really ... A: Some moms go kind of nuts after having a litter, they do strange things. Did you get her a shot of ...
breeding	8/7/2009
Q: My boxer is in heat. this her 4th day. she is 5 years old. Is it ok to get her mated for breeding ... A: It depends, is she in good physical shape? Is she overweight or too thin? if she's healthy, and ...
ovulation days	8/7/2009
Q: I have a 4 yr old male boxer who has not bred before and we are trying to breed him to a 3 year old ... A: If she's still sitting on it and has dark blodd, then yup, you guys are too early. I would try each ...
Breeding, how long to wait in between each time?	8/7/2009
Q: I have a two year old maltipoo [maltese&poodle] she's about 11 pounds, we bred her in december of ... A: If you're only going to breed her twice, and she did great last time, then you could go ahead and ...
ovulation days	8/6/2009
Q: I have a 4 yr old male boxer who has not bred before and we are trying to breed him to a 3 year old ... A: It's usually from when they start bleeding, because that's when most owners notice the dog is in ...
two week old pups	8/6/2009
Q: (Hank you for taking the time out to review my question. My jrt/beagle gave birth to 3 pups almost ... A: I'm glad everyone is doing great! I would let them nurse from her until she says no more. Since ...
whelping	8/6/2009
Q: and she was bred on june 2 ,2009 and yesterday evening around 7:30pm she startinted panting real ... A: What color was the thick stuff? Are you sure she's having contractions and is actually pushing? If ...
Mastiff pregnacy	8/6/2009
Q: I bred my dog (english mastiff) about 32 days ago. No one ever saw them lock, so we are unsure if ... A: What color is the discharge? If it's brown, or looks like tomato soup, get her to the vet fast. it ...
Not sure if labor has started Great Dane	8/6/2009
Q: I have a 2&1/2 year old great Dane who is sixty days today. I have been monitoring her temp since ... A: If nothing has happened yet, it should soon. It sounds like she's getting ready. The staying in your ...
Boxer heat and breeding	8/6/2009
Q: My 1 and1/2 year old boxer just had her first "period", or at least what I think is her period. Its ... A: actually, Boxer girls can come in later than most. One of my girls came in for the first time when ...
prematurity and viability	8/6/2009
Q: Greetings, my mini aussie is 5yrs old and is expecting her third litter. Her first litter was 9 one ... A: Usually, if they are born before day 58 they don't have a good chance. She should be on day 57 ...
Question about Weigh and Overbite breeding	8/5/2009
Q: I am concerned about my female Chihuahua's size. She was 3 1/2 lb at 7 months old and she gained ... A: It does take some dogs longer to finish growing than others, your girl may just need more time. ...
female had 10 pups 2 weeks ago....	8/4/2009
Q: and i was just wondering if it was ok for her teats to be swelling some now? She is a small dog ( ... A: I'm glad that it worked, just keep a good eye on it. Sometimes, what you said does work, but other ...
Beagle in labor?	8/3/2009
Q: My beagle is pregnant with her 1st litter, she had an ultrasound 2 weeks ago and according to the ... A: It does sound like she's getting close. However, we don't want her to go yet, anything before 58 ...
female had 10 pups 2 weeks ago....	8/3/2009
Q: and i was just wondering if it was ok for her teats to be swelling some now? She is a small dog ( ... A: Just keep a good eye on them. Watch for any red/hot spots on her breasts, and check the color of the ...
length of "heat"	8/2/2009
Q: My 10-1/2 month old miniature poodle came into "heat" about 2-1/2 weeks ago. We did not breed her. ... A: Heat usually lasts 21 days, or 3 weeks. I'm not sure what you mean by will the vulva go back inside ...
stud dog erection	8/2/2009
Q: I have a 16 month old rottweiler male. I breed him yesterday to one of my females. After the two ... A: It sounds like he's in trouble. I hope it has went down by now. What you can do is to try to ...
breeding our minature poodle	8/1/2009
Q: we have been trying to breed our 2 year old minature poodle,we put her w/the stud minature yorkie ... A: You said that they won't have anything to do with each other, what that usually means is that ...
german sheperd bitch in pup	8/1/2009
Q: she's an out side dog but we've brought her in so she can have her first litter.she's very low down ... A: You want her to at least make it till day 58. Before that, the pups don't have a good chance making ...
Jack Rusell due to have puppies	8/1/2009
Q: My Jack Russell was due to have her pups yesterday, July 31, she still has not had them. Her temp ... A: If her temp was 97.5 yesterday morning, then labor should start within 24-48 hours of that temp ...
victorian bulldogs	8/1/2009
Q: Our victorian bulldog had puppies at 1pm today and she had to have a csection and now she doesnt ... A: Many dogs who have c-sections are slow to care for their puppies. You didn't say how old she is. If ...
Weaning.	7/31/2009
Q: My two little pomeranian boys are going to be 3 weeks tomorrow. Today twice I gave them a some milk ... A: You can start at 3 weeks. You can try them once a day for a week, then up it to twice a day after ...
insuring a nursing dog keeps producing milk	7/31/2009
Q: I would like to know how to ensure that my female boxer who just had pups keeps producing milk for ... A: Hopefully, within 24-48 hours after giving birth you took her to have the clean out shot. This will ...
my akita	7/28/2009
Q: i have an akita who is 2 female and a male of 5 i would like to know if there are any signs of her ... A: It must be something in the air then.:-) What could be going on with your girl is she's having ...
bull mastiff 3month female	7/28/2009
Q: Good Afternoon Ms.Cox, I have three quick questions regarding my Bull Mastiff puppy Bella: 1. She ... A: I'm going to answer your questions: 1 I'm not for sure about this. I'm going to list a website at ...
CPR	7/28/2009
Q: I just paid $200 for a dog I thought was registered. The only registries I know of are AKC and CKC. ... A: I hate to be the one to give you the bad news, but you are correct in that it's not what most would ...
Whelping of my English Staffy	7/28/2009
Q: My baby girl is only 11 months old, was accidently as we are becoming breeders and we have the ... A: I'm glad that all went well, and everyone is doing good. When you take her to the vet, ask for a ...
mixed breeds	7/27/2009
Q: I have a 9 year old female pug and a 2 year old blue pitbull. I believe they were left alone for a ... A: Anything's possible, you won't believe what dogs will do to breed. It's a bit early for her to be ...
bichon frise pregnancy	7/27/2009
Q: could you tell me if she will clean her own puppies at birth and how long is it between pups born ... A: It's hard to say for sure, every dog is different. Some dogs take right to motherhood and will do ...
xray of puppies	7/27/2009
Q: I'm having the exact problem as you! My dog is on day 43 today and I took her to the vet...x-ray, no ... A: 43 days is too early to see pups on x-ray. You need to wait until she's at least 50 days from last ...
Dying puppies	7/27/2009
Q: Our 2½ year old Rottweiler had her first litter on Thursday evening (23rd July). The father is also ... A: First thing, check mom's milk. If it looks white, then no problem. If she has any hot/red spots on ...
two week old pups	7/27/2009
Q: (Hank you for taking the time out to review my question. My jrt/beagle gave birth to 3 pups almost ... A: I personally soak the food in warm water. If you want to saok it in milk, use a puppy formula, not ...
Double Litters	7/26/2009
Q: I was told by a breeder that her bitch had a double litter. What exactly does this mean? A: I'm really not sure, I've never heard anyone use that term before. It could mean a few things. One, ...
Whelping of my English Staffy	7/26/2009
Q: My baby girl is only 11 months old, was accidently as we are becoming breeders and we have the ... A: First, I have to say, it sounds like your girl may be pretty spoiled.:-) I don't mean any offense, ...
Dog leaking milk	7/26/2009
Q: My York is 6 years old but two days ago I put her in our pool for a few minutes and I noticed her ... A: This is something that can wait. If there's no possible way that she could have been bred, then it ...
fleas?	7/25/2009
Q: .and the whelping was relatively quick she was done in an hour. Isn't the first puppy suppposed to ... A: Some people believe that it is ok to breed a dog back to back constantly, others don't. I think that ...
yorky overdue	7/24/2009
Q: my yorky is having her first litter due yesterday panting is all what should I do. ANSWER: Hi. Is ... A: I would have no clue about a vet outside of my area, I wish i could be of better help there. You ...
My pregnant boxer	7/24/2009
Q: I'm not sure how far along she is because we didn't breed her, but we I found out she was via the ... A: Every dog is different. Some dogs will get their milk in a week before they whelp, some a few days ...
two week old pups	7/24/2009
Q: (Hank you for taking the time out to review my question. My jrt/beagle gave birth to 3 pups almost ... A: If the pups are three weeks old, they can be weaned if they have to. If mom's milk supply is running ...
my akita	7/24/2009
Q: i have an akita who is 2 female and a male of 5 i would like to know if there are any signs of her ... A: The larger breasts and swollen vulva definitely sound like pregnancy signs. You can take her in now ...
my akita	7/23/2009
Q: i have an akita who is 2 female and a male of 5 i would like to know if there are any signs of her ... A: I also have a girl that is due the first week of August. She's on her way right now to have an x-ray ...
yorky overdue	7/22/2009
Q: my yorky is having her first litter due yesterday panting is all what should I do. ANSWER: Hi. Is ... A: Great! I'm glad all went well. As for the docking, if you have never done it before, then I highly ...
feeding puppies	7/22/2009
Q: at what age should you start feeding daschund puppies what kind of food besides mommies milk? whats ... A: If mom is still feeding them, then you can start weaning them at 6 weeks. You can try as early as 3 ...
yorky overdue	7/22/2009
Q: my yorky is having her first litter due yesterday panting is all what should I do. A: Is she panting and digging? If so, this is prelabor, and can last up to 24 hours. Have your supplies ...
birth control	7/21/2009
Q: We recently purchased 2 mini schnauzers. Not the same litter but only 2 days apart. Here's the ... A: There are a few types of birth control for dogs. However, they can have some serious side effects, ...
breeding	7/21/2009
Q: we have a two and half year old Dogue de Bordeaux. We would like to breed her and were going to use ... A: This would be a form of linebreeding: aunt to nephew. Talk to your breeder, since all of these dogs ...
my dog is really skinny	7/21/2009
Q: My pitbull just had pups about 4-5 weeks ago. She looks really skinny, you can see her ribs and ... A: This is normal. She may also blow her coat to the point she almost looks bald. If you haven't yet, ...
Puppy with turned out hips	7/20/2009
Q: I have a litter of 4week old Labradors. They are all really healthy apart from one girl that seems ... A: Because she is so little, you don't want to over exercise her. You can roll a ball across the floor ...
Pregnant Boston Terrier	7/18/2009
Q: My boston terrier is pregnant and she is on her 57th day now. I have been taking her temperature ... A: Usually, after the temp drops below 98, whelping should start within 24-48 hours. If she doesn't do ...
Hello again!	7/17/2009
Q: My puppies are now 5wks old and all 9 are doing well as is the dame. They are having three meals a ... A: I would take her in for a fecal check just to be on the safe said, and have her checked for a UTI. ...
pregnant yorkie due today	7/17/2009
Q: my pregnant yorkshire terrier is due tomorrow, and today she is having some light green discharge, i ... A: Most girls will shows signs of prelabor, panting, digging, hiding, not eating. If she's not showing ...
Inexperienced Pair	7/16/2009
Q: I have a 4 year old female boxer. Her previous 3 heats I tried using a inexperienced male boxer that ... A: No, she can most definitely BE pregnant from one tie. Most breeders like two ties, but it's very ...
Late heat	7/15/2009
Q: I understand that each individual dog has a certain length between heat cycles, every 6 mos, 8 mos, ... A: A dog can go different lengths between heats and still be healthy. Not every dog is 6 months ...
lactating chihuahua	7/15/2009
Q: My 20 month old chihuahua gave birth 3 days ago to a litter of 6 puppies, about 29 hours after the ... A: You can give her a teaspoon of dark beer, this will help with milk production. She may be producing ...
Change in puppy colors	7/14/2009
Q: Since you are a Boston lover and have helped me in the past I thought I would ask you this question. ... A: Actually, it's pretty comoon for pups to change their color. Sometimes, they will look dark at birth ...
Whelping	7/14/2009
Q: She has been panting for about two days off and on I have been watching her really close she has the ... A: This part of labor usually lasts for 24 hours. I would put a call in to the vet, just to be on the ...
Inexperienced Pair	7/14/2009
Q: I have a 4 year old female boxer. Her previous 3 heats I tried using a inexperienced male boxer that ... A: I would try every day. Some girls aren't ready until later in her cycle, and that's fine. I would ...
62 Day pregnant dog.... Found some discharge	7/14/2009
Q: My dog is a jackrussel terrier mixed with cockerspaniel(i think) i know the mother is full blodded ... A: You did the right thing by calling the vet.:-) It sounds like she should be going in to labor soon, ...
fleas?	7/14/2009
Q: .and the whelping was relatively quick she was done in an hour. Isn't the first puppy suppposed to ... A: Keep a good eye on that breast. If it feels hot, or looks red, or the milk looks off get her to the ...
breeding	7/14/2009
Q: my female dog is in heat my brother inlaws dog has been brought over to my house twice. all he wants ... A: What you'll most likely have to do is find a different stud dog. It's not normal for a stud dog to ...
My Pregnant Pitbull????	7/13/2009
Q: I bred my Pitbull and she is pregnant we are now at 5 and a half weeks. She has lost her appetite in ... A: This is not normal for a pregnancy. The odd appetite is, but not the pain and crying when trying to ...
fleas?	7/13/2009
Q: .and the whelping was relatively quick she was done in an hour. Isn't the first puppy suppposed to ... A: I'm glad that everything is ok. No, the first one isn't always the biggest. You can safely give her ...
dog breeding	7/13/2009
Q: Can you tell me the difference in inline breeding and inter breeding? I want to breed my sire to a ... A: I'm not sure what inter breeding is, never heard of it. There is in-breeding, line breeding and out ...
62 Day pregnant dog.... Found some discharge	7/13/2009
Q: My dog is a jackrussel terrier mixed with cockerspaniel(i think) i know the mother is full blodded ... A: It sounds like it's her mucus plug, dogs lose it 24 -48 hours before whelping usually. However, it's ...
heat cycle	7/12/2009
Q: I rescued a pug in February and it stated she was spayed. However, exactly 4 Saturdays from ... A: A normal heat cycle lasts 21 days on average. usualy, you'll see a few drops of blood at first, then ...
my dog laboure	7/12/2009
Q: my rotty mated first time on the 10/05/09 but this was the males first time as well as females first ... A: I'm not good at converting celcius into F. So, honestly, I'm not sure what her temp is. With the ...
3 day old puppies	7/11/2009
Q: My olde english bulldogge just had a litter of 9 puppies and is doing great. My husband and I have ... A: If you believe that a different place is better for her and the pups, then I would go ahead and move ...
rat terrier in labor	7/11/2009
Q: My 1 and a half year old rat terrier has been in labor for about an hour now or I should say it's ... A: If the puppy looked under formed, then she probably went into labor too early. It's hard to say if ...
Dog Pregnancy	7/11/2009
Q: My dog Was bred on June 19th and it is July 11, She has always been lean and now she doesnt look fat ... A: Some dogs do have breast development at that time. they should look like they are filling out some, ...
Pregnant Boston Terrier	7/10/2009
Q: My boston terrier is pregnant and she is on her 57th day now. I have been taking her temperature ... A: Make sure you have your whelping box ready, and supplies. call the vet when labor starts just in ...
pomeranian pregnant.	7/9/2009
Q: This is my first litter with my purebred pomeranian. I do know that they tend to have small litters, ... A: I let them eat one or two, it helps with contractions and milk supply. She'll most likely get ...
breeding chihuahuas	7/9/2009
Q: I have a male chi and I want to know if i can breed him with a female from same parent 3 litters ... A: Even though they are 3 litter a part, they are still brother and sister, and that is the highest ...
my female shih tzu	7/9/2009
Q: i want to breed my 8 month old female shih tzu when she is two but have been told to wait four ... A: With small dogs, they tend to come into season earlies, and more often. She should be coming in for ...
pomeranian pregnant.	7/8/2009
Q: This is my first litter with my purebred pomeranian. I do know that they tend to have small litters, ... A: My own personal opinion about supplaments is if there is no reason for it, don't do it. I would ...
i have a pregnant female pitbull	7/8/2009
Q: i want to know how i can expect my male(father) to react can give me a little insight? A: It's really untelling how he will react. Some males don't want anything to do with them, some try to ...
pug puppies	7/8/2009
Q: How much time can pass between the birth of each pup? She had the first pup at appx 6:30am and had ... A: Hopefully, she's had all of her puppies by now. A dog can safely go about 3 hours inbetween pups as ...
pomeranian pregnant.	7/7/2009
Q: This is my first litter with my purebred pomeranian. I do know that they tend to have small litters, ... A: It sounds like she definitely is pregnant, maybe with just a small litter. After day 50, you can ...
My female Boxer	7/6/2009
Q: I have a 12 & a half year old female boxer that hasn't started her heat. I've had other dogs before ... A: Did you say 12 1/2? It is odd for a dog to have went that long without a heat cycle. Did you get her ...
Border Collie/Lab Mix	7/6/2009
Q: my friends dog has just had a litter of pups and I am planning to give one of them a home in ... A: That's the thing about mixes, you really can't be sure which breed they're going to take after. I'm ...
breeding and due dates	7/6/2009
Q: How many days in a dogs heat can you breed them and from which day do you start counting to ... A: Most people try on days 11 and 13, or on days 12 and 14 of the heat cycle. You really only need to ...
preg dog will not eat	7/5/2009
Q: today is 7-4-09 she is due 7-15-09. I have searched and searched, but still can't find the answer. ... A: Try mixing her food with a bit of plain yogurt or cottage cheese. You can also mix hamburger meat in ...
no sign of labour	7/5/2009
Q: My boxer Sally first mated on the 1st May 09 until 3/4th May when her stud started to losa interest. ... A: A dog can safely go to day 65, sometimes they go even further. I would have an x-ray done tomorrow. ...
Think my jack russell bitch is in 1st stage labour,how long can this last?	7/5/2009
Q: my JR bitch is 2 yrs old and on her 63rd day since mating.this is her 1st (and ... A: The shivering and panting has me worried. I wouold take her to the vet and let him give her a clean ...
My chihuahua is pregnant! Help please!!	7/5/2009
Q: My name is Sarita. I have a full blooded chihuahua and she is in deed pregnant. I am not sure how ... A: That clear, stringy stuff sounds like the mucus plug. They usually lose this about 24-48 hours ...
pg schnauzer from pound	7/4/2009
Q: About a month ago we got a schnauzer from the`pound took her to vet for check up. She is having ... A: You can usually feel the pups moving a week or two before whelping. However, if mom is small or the ...
bullmastiff in labour	7/4/2009
Q: 30 dinner time yesterday she seems ok but is quite big the vet said they have 2walls. and 1 wall may ... A: 19 hours is too long. My best advice here would be to get her to the vet, or find a different vet if ...
My chihuahua is pregnant! Help please!!	7/3/2009
Q: My name is Sarita. I have a full blooded chihuahua and she is in deed pregnant. I am not sure how ... A: They can have 1-4, sometimes more. This is just an average. I would wait until she's past day 50, ...
boxer pregnant or absorbed?	7/3/2009
Q: I just asked my same question to a different expert on here, and then I realized you are the boxer ... A: It usually takes something really serious to cause a dog to absorb or abort, a bad accident or a ...
My chihuahua is pregnant! Help please!!	7/3/2009
Q: My name is Sarita. I have a full blooded chihuahua and she is in deed pregnant. I am not sure how ... A: You usually feel them move a few weeks before whelping. Pregnant dogs can get their milk in a week ...
boxer pregnant or absorbed?	7/2/2009
Q: I just asked my same question to a different expert on here, and then I realized you are the boxer ... A: Usually when a dog absorbs, she has a discharge of some kind, not the clear though, that's normal. ...
me again!	6/23/2009
Q: I will be following your advice. Just wanted to ask if it is routine to use a flea treatment on the ... A: I can't remember how old your pups are, please forgive me. If you're talking about Frontline or ...
animals	6/23/2009
Q: i have a 5 month old puppy and i want to bread her when she is about 1 1/2 but my sister said it is ... A: Every time a dog is bred, you have a chance of something going wrong. If the dog is kept in top ...
Ciera's Labor(Boxer)	6/22/2009
Q: My daughter's boxer is in labor her temp dropped on Saturday to 97.1. Didn't see any signs of labor ... A: The first part of labor can last up to 24 hours. The green discharge is what worries me. Any colored ...
Puppies	6/22/2009
Q: my bitch had a litter of nine puppies 13 days ago, she is still bleeding quite alot, phoned vet who ... A: If mom has plenty of milk, there's no reason to supplement the pups. If they're growing good, ...
Bitch reluctant to stay with puppies	6/21/2009
Q: she had 2 naturally and then 5 by c-section. I would like to know if it is normal for her to want ... A: Some new moms who had to have a section act this way. Also, if the mom is super close to her humans, ...
False pregnancy????	6/21/2009
Q: my Shih Tzu had a slip mate with a chihuahua twice in on week, but i didn't expect anything to ... A: I wish I could give you a definite yes or no. Sadly, I can't. Because dogs do experience a false ...
Deformed pup	6/20/2009
Q: I have a friend who has delivered a live Chihuahua puppy with a severe deformity. It had no ... A: I don't know if it is genetic or not. Just because the parents aren't related at all, it doesn't ...
tail docking of rat terrier pups	6/20/2009
Q: please note my mistake of recently sent question with wrong email address. please advise me of how ... A: I can't help you here, I never docked tails myself. I always took my pups to the vet, so he could ...
Yorkie Whelping Disaster	6/20/2009
Q: My 18 month old Chorkie(1/2Chihuahua 1/2 Yorkie) Just delivered 1 puppy and that puppy got stuck and ... A: She was a bit young, that can cause complications. The male was bigger than her, only a pound, but a ...
Is my golden pregnant?	6/19/2009
Q: I have a golden retriever who will be 5 tomorrow. She was artificially insemenated on the 18th and ... A: I would've done the x-ray, just to know for sure. That is the only way you're going to know 100% for ...
Age of first breeding	6/19/2009
Q: I have a female pitbull that will be 5 years old in September of this year. She is health tested ... A: Most breeders say that you shouldn't breed a female dog for the first time after 5. This si because ...
reintroducing the male after welping.	6/19/2009
Q: I live in an apartment with a male Yorkie and a female Pomeranian. The female just had puppies 2 ... A: This is very normal. Mom's don't want other dogs around their pups, especially puppies that are this ...
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	6/19/2009
Q: MY DOG CHLOE IS A NEW MOTHER AND HAD HER PUPPIES JUNE 2,2009.WHENEVER I WALK INTO THE ROOM SHE'S IN ... A: New moms tend to be nervous, especially really young ones. What you can to is to make sure no other ...
dogs	6/18/2009
Q: Can I breed my chihuahua with her son i have herd there can be birth defects is this true. thanks A: It is true that when you inbreed you can end up with some bad results. Not always, but you really ...
boxer - clear discharge.	6/18/2009
Q: Cox, First off I would like to say thank you for taking time to answer questions. I am learning ... A: It sounds normal. Many dogs get a clear discharge during pregnancy. You said she was acting fine, ...
Pregnant Siberian Husky	6/18/2009
Q: and today has started to refuse food, she doesnt even want to go out really unless necessary shes ... A: It's very normal. Just because she was bred on a certain day doesn't mean she actually became ...
Is my golden pregnant?	6/18/2009
Q: I have a golden retriever who will be 5 tomorrow. She was artificially insemenated on the 18th and ... A: It's really hard to say. Dogs do experience what's called a false pregnancy. The clear mucus may be ...
My Shih Tzu's first birth and mine too!	6/18/2009
Q: My Shih Tzu Libby gave birth to 4 babies Sunday (her's and my first pregnancy). I am concerned her ... A: I would get her to the vet to see if a placenta was still in there, the panting thing worries me. If ...
My dog and pregnancy	6/17/2009
Q: My Jack Russell Terrier was mismated on April 14th of this year. We didn't know the dog she bred ... A: That slimy stuff could be her mucus plug, the can lose that a few days before giving birth. My best ...
2 pregnant boxers, same house	6/17/2009
Q: I have two female boxers, that went into heat at the same time, and it appears that they both are ... A: This is actually quite normal. It could be the hormones, or they could have just decided that they ...
Proper weight gain in pregnant bitch	6/16/2009
Q: My Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 5 weeks pregnant. Her normal weight is 18 pounds. She is 3 1/2 ... A: It may be normal for her. Can you still feel her ribs well? Does she still have plenty of energy? ...
english bull terrior breading	6/16/2009
Q: my nme is adrian n i have 3 english bull terriors.to of my bitches have pups within a week of each ... A: If I'm understanding correctly, the first bitch actually killed her puppies. If that's true, i would ...
my shit tzu dog	6/16/2009
Q: i have a 5 year old shitzu and she is a pure breed. the lady said that she came into heat in August ... A: What day of her cycle did you breed her on? It could be that it was too early, or late. The best ...
lactating 3 weeks before expected whelp date	6/16/2009
Q: I have a 3 year old great dane bitch that started lactating 4 days ago. I witnessed all 3 ... A: The only time I have hear it happen this early is when a dog was going through a false pregnancy. ...
Dog Pregnancy	6/11/2009
Q: My friend has an Alaskan Malamute x Husky x Wolf that is in her 62nd day of pregnancy. She has an ... A: Any colored discharge before the birth of the first puppy needs to be checked out, it's not normal. ...
Nina's babies died :'(	6/11/2009
Q: The puppies were too big for Nina, the first one got stock, I took it for 2nd time to the doctor and ... A: Mastitis can be really painful, if it gets really bad, it can set up gangreen, and the breast can ...
breeding	6/11/2009
Q: I heard you can breed father/daughter and mother/son, is it true? I have 2 Pekingese who just had ... A: You can breed this way, this is called inbreeding. If you do this type of breeding, you have to know ...
Nina's babies died :'(	6/11/2009
Q: The puppies were too big for Nina, the first one got stock, I took it for 2nd time to the doctor and ... A: I'm really sorry to hear this. You can give her a bath, it may make her feel better. Just sponge her ...
Pregnant beage feeding	6/11/2009
Q: Our family has a pregnant beagle due in about one month. Our question is how much should we be ... A: It depends on the dog. By this time she should be getting about double what she normally eats. ...
Miscarrying?	6/10/2009
Q: I have a boxer that I breed on the may 11, so that leaves her at 30 days pregnant. She started to ... A: The reason why I suggested the ultrasound is because you would be able to see heart beats, telling ...
Miscarrying?	6/10/2009
Q: I have a boxer that I breed on the may 11, so that leaves her at 30 days pregnant. She started to ... A: She could be miscarrying, or she could also have an infection goin on. I normally don't care for ...
Pregnancy	6/9/2009
Q: I have a Min-Pin almost 10 years old, I believe she is going to have puppies. She has never had a ... A: At her age,a nd never having a litter before, it could be pretty dangerous for her. You'll just have ...
Breeding	6/8/2009
Q: We have a female Jack Russell that is in her second heat ready for another litter but the male tries ... A: I'm not quite sure if you're meaning that this is her second heat and she's ready for her second ...
bred boxer	6/8/2009
Q: I have my boxer that got bred on the 2nd of June they tied ,and i am wondering cause everyone says ... A: That sounds fine to me. Watch her, she'll tell you when she's ready to go further. If she gets tired ...
Maltese puppies about to born!	6/8/2009
Q: Nina, my 2 yr old Maltese, is today in her day #62, counting from the last day of mating. The vet ... A: I'll be honest, I've never heard of a vet wanting to induce labor, they usually want a c-section. ...
My dog	6/8/2009
Q: My mother dog got 8 puppies last week the one only lived for 1 day, now we are left with 7 of them ... A: I can't find the puppy formulas that I had on my computer, but I am going to send you a link that ...
male olde english bulldogge	6/7/2009
Q: My husband and I would like to breed our male olde english bulldogge. He is 24 weeks. We were ... A: A large breed dog needs to be close to 2 years old before breeding, 2 years or older is best. This ...
bred boxer	6/7/2009
Q: I have my boxer that got bred on the 2nd of June they tied ,and i am wondering cause everyone says ... A: You're right, an overweight Boxer is a dangerous whelper. We have to get that weight off of her. I ...
Maltese puppies about to born!	6/7/2009
Q: Nina, my 2 yr old Maltese, is today in her day #62, counting from the last day of mating. The vet ... A: It sounds like your dog is getting ready to start. It's hard to say exactly when, but I'd say within ...
My male and female scotties hooked up	6/7/2009
Q: I have 2 Scotties, they bred last December and we had 6 beautiful pups February 9th, she came back ... A: If she had her first litter with no problem, and she is kept in top form this time, then it could be ...
puppy	6/7/2009
Q: my lhasa apso had a litter of 4 puppies her first time she(Abby) is 4 years old.One of the females ... A: She doesn't have a cleft pallet, that's the importnant thing. A lot of times, it just takes the ...
day 64	6/5/2009
Q: Renee, hope your well. my staffie is 64 days pregnant. This is her second litter and last. First ... A: I'm glad that she whelped them herself, and everyone is doing good. The look awful after they have ...
number of ties for a mini daschund dangerous	6/5/2009
Q: I have some older children who are breeding registered, show quality mini dox once a year for family ... A: This will just give them mulyiple due dates, it may make it harder to know if she's went over her ...
puppies/after birth	6/4/2009
Q: which sadly one of the puppies has a cleft palet do you no if there is anything that can be done ... A: Sadly, there's not much that can be done for this. If it's not too bad, he may be able to have ...
Bleeding and Panting	6/3/2009
Q: I have a 5 year old Standard Poodle. She is not fixed and has had regular cycles all her life. She ... A: Dofs can experience what's called a split heat. It's when a dog starts her heat cycle, stops, waits ...
Orphaned puppies	6/3/2009
Q: I had to remove a litter of puppies from the crawlspace under my home, their mother was a stray, ... A: I don't think that only one pup would have parvo and not the others. It could've been something else ...
help puppie is cold and not eating!	6/3/2009
Q: is there a recipe for home made or alternate to puppie formula i can give this puppie? A: First thing, never, ever feed a cold puppy. You have to get his temp up back to normal before even ...
3 1/2 week old puppy vomiting	6/2/2009
Q: We have a liter of 5 pekingese puppies. They are 23 days old. All playful and nursing well. One of ... A: He simply could've gotten something in his throat he was trying to hack up. Vomiting at this age ...
day 64	6/2/2009
Q: Renee, hope your well. my staffie is 64 days pregnant. This is her second litter and last. First ... A: First of all, I apologize for taking so long in getting back to you. I'm having a serious problem ...
3 legged min pin rat terrior	6/2/2009
Q: my 3 legged min pin rat terrior "Princess" is a yr old and is 8 weeks pregnant by a yr old toy fox ... A: I don't see how this will effect your dogs' survival rate, just keep an eye out to make sure mom can ...
Breeding DDB's	6/1/2009
Q: I have two French Mastiff's, one female and one male. The male is about 6 weeks older than the ... A: I mean no offense here, but I wouldn't suggest to anyone to breed a pet store dog. Because, you very ...
Pregnanty and Ultrasound	5/31/2009
Q: We bred our 98 lb cane corso in April, about 28 days later we took her to the vet for an ultrasound. ... A: I personally don't care for ultrasounds. I know they can be a great tool to use on a dog that is ...
mixed breed dog	5/22/2009
Q: I have a 9 month old mixed breed male pup. His name is Eddy. He is likely mixed with a pit bull, ... A: Your pup sounds like an interesting guy. The thing is, all three breeds that he is mixed with can be ...
Development	5/21/2009
Q: I have questions about Boxer development and would like your input. I acquired 2 female white Boxers ... A: Some Boxers are just small, doesn't matter what their parents looked like, or how big they were. ...
boxer	5/21/2009
Q: just a few quick questions.. My boxer is in season an will be mated with next week..... 10th and ... A: I would worm her when you do the pups, she should be ok for now. As for what to feed her, just keep ...
thin mum after giving birth to 10 puppies	5/21/2009
Q: my lab gave birth to 10 pups, although only 8 survived. pups are now 40 days old and eating on their ... A: She should start gaining soon. If you haven't yet, I would worm mom and pups. This may help her. It ...
my dob will soon have puppies	5/21/2009
Q: my question is what do i need to get ready for .. what do i need on hand . a neighbor said i have ... A: You only need to break the sac if mom doesn't. You'll just have to be there and watch very closely. ...
bleeding second time in heat!	5/20/2009
Q: i would be grateful for your advice to do with my 7 year old Airedale. She appears to have been in ... A: It could be because of her age, messing her cycles up, but I would still take her in for acheck up ...
Standard Poodle Pregnancy	5/11/2009
Q: MY Standard Poodle, Leva, 3 years old is now pregnant for the 2nd time. During her 1st pregnancy she ... A: Fading puppy is a term used for when puppies die for no apparent reason. There may had been a reason ...
BostonTerrier in Heat	5/10/2009
Q: I purchased my boston terrier when she was about 5 mths old. I have had her for four months now (so ... A: Sometimes when they first start their cycles, it can be a bit odd. It may be normal for her, and ...
Whelping Yorkie TODAY	5/10/2009
Q: I have a Yorkie, 3yrs old, she's in labor! She had 1 about 2 hours ago. The pup looks to be in good ... A: Hopefully she has done something by now. If she was done whelping, she would be laid out on her ...
Puppy Care	5/9/2009
Q: I have a pittbull who had seven puppies 4 and 1/2 weeks ago. She stopped feeding them and no longer ... A: At this age you'll want to worm them if you haven't already. Worm mom, too. Just keep them in a ...
Pomeranian Breeding	5/9/2009
Q: I own a black female pomeranian and a sabel male pomeraninan and the female is pregnant to the male. ... A: Every time you breed a dog you are taking risks for complications. What a dog needs while pregnant ...
new born puppies	5/9/2009
Q: there a week old tommorow. just want to know when do we start to feed them milk and solid foods? mum ... A: You can start to introduce them to solid foods around 4 weeks old. If mom's not wanting to feed ...
Sick Possible pregnant Jack Russell	5/9/2009
Q: My jack's mated about 3 weeks ago and I think my female is pregnant. Two days ago she stopped eating ... A: It's hard to say for sure what's going on with her, but my best advice here would be to get her to ...
My American bulldog had pups HELP	5/8/2009
Q: My American bulldog had her 1st litter of puppies 7 days ago. She had 9 and only 7 are still alive. ... A: At 7 days of age, they have to be fed every 3-4 hours, or they will die. If mom doesn't want to do ...
my staffy bitch has lost weight since given birh	5/7/2009
Q: she is back to her normal bouncy cherful self but im still worried about her. A: Make sure she has constant access to food/water at all times. You may want to give her some ...
mated but not pregnant	5/7/2009
Q: Our male Beagle has mated and had puppies with our female for 3 litters. Then this January they were ... A: There are many different things thatcan happen that will prevent a pregnancy. This dog already had ...
Puppy separates	5/7/2009
Q: MinPin mother keeps taking one pup out from the litter. I put it back, only to find it out again ... A: Mom's will sometimes root a pup out if she senses something wrong with it, it could be that a puppy ...
poorly pup	5/7/2009
Q: My cocker bitch whelped 7 puppies 6 days ago. There is one pup that lost a bit of weight after ... A: I would take the pup to the vet to have him checked for an infection. he may need some antibiotics ...
Pom Birth	5/7/2009
Q: My toy pomeranian just had puppies 12 hours ago and has a black/greeny blue ink like substands ... A: This discharge is normal, but it should turn to a bloody color soon. If the discharge has a foul ...
i think she going in labor	5/6/2009
Q: Well i think she is on her 54 now, last 3 nights she did want to eat for my boifriend so i try and ... A: What type of discharge are you seeing? If it's clear, that's fine. If it's any other color, then ...
pregancy and birth	5/6/2009
Q: my lhasa apso bitch is 6 months old and is just finishing her first season and i have kept her away ... A: 6 months is awfully young to have puppies. You'll want to work closely with your vet during her ...
Boxer just whelped puppies...	5/6/2009
Q: My boxer had puppies on Saturday night in to Sunday morning...the last was born at 7:30 am. Today, ... A: The panting could be because the whelping room is too warm, what temp is the room kept at? One way ...
whelping	5/5/2009
Q: my yorkie had 1 babie at 2am and 1 at 4am, how long before i should be concerned that she hasnt ... A: I'm hoping that she's done something by now. If not, then please get her to the vet to figure out ...
mating our bischon	5/5/2009
Q: Our bischon has now started her 4th menstrual cycle. We mated her after the as of the 10th day upon ... A: It sounds like you bred her on the right days. The first thing I would do would be to get her in for ...
IS IT TIME!!??!!??	5/5/2009
Q: Whheeew!! my 2 yr old bit bull mated 59 days ago. I took her out to potty and I noticed a small ... A: That white smily stuff sounds like her mucus plug. They usually lose this a few days before going ...
Breeding	5/4/2009
Q: OK I breed my female Cocker to a champion male, they breed 3 time a week later my kids had a friend ... A: What you can expect if some full blooded Cockers, and some mixed. Or, all of them could be full ...
breeding	5/4/2009
Q: I have a two year old German Shepherd whom I would like to mate. I noticed her bleeding about a week ... A: By her third heat, things should be pretty normal, especially at her age. If she's showing no other ...
breeding my bulldog	5/4/2009
Q: how long do i leave my bulldog in labour before calling for a vet A: Since your breed is known for needing c-sections, I would have an x-ray done after day 50 to see if ...
breeding dalmation	5/4/2009
Q: i have a loveable 3 year old dalmation whom i brought over with me from england 2 years ago, i have ... A: Did all of your testing find anything? Did you have her thyroid checked? The best days to try to ...
is the female mini schnauzer ready to be bred	5/4/2009
Q: I am going to breed my mini schnauzer and have been told so many differant things on when the right ... A: If she is flagging and standing for the male, she is ready to be bred. She's at the right days to be ...
pregnant yorkie due date	5/3/2009
Q: My 4 yr old yorkie was bread on March 1, 2 and 3. She had an xray last week and is expecting 4 pups. ... A: It sounds like your girl is getting ready. If she's not in distress, and everything seems fine, then ...
breech puppies	5/3/2009
Q: my golden retriever is due this week to have her first litter. For the last 5 days her vulva area ... A: I'm going to ask you a question, I'm not trying to be rude....is your groomer a breeder? It's kind ...
breeding	5/3/2009
Q: I have a two year old German Shepherd whom I would like to mate. I noticed her bleeding about a week ... A: Some girls have split heat, this is where a dog will start her heat, stop, wait a while, then start ...
outside tie occurred during mating	5/3/2009
Q: I took my 2 yr old chinese crested to be bred a good distance on her second day of standing heat. ... A: First I have to say thanks for sending me that picture. She is adorable. Dogs can become pregnant ...
Bichon acting sad after puppies	5/3/2009
Q: i have a female bichon who is now 11 months old, she got pregnant on her first heat and the puppies ... A: This is not normal side effects of whelping. Because of her age, whelping and nursing puppies can be ...
boxer bitch	4/30/2009
Q: Our boxer bitch is normally full of life but over last few days she has been off her food and her ... A: If she's been in heat recently, the swelling may because of something called pyrometra, which is an ...
pregnant chi?	4/30/2009
Q: Iam wondering if my female chi could possibly get pregnant if when she is in heat, she is not ... A: Ya know, this is an odd one.:-) I must have misread your first question, and I apologize. Sometimes ...
pom pregnant with first litter	4/30/2009
Q: my pom is pregnant with her first litter, my male pom is smaller than her and she is only 51 days ... A: The clear slimy discharge may be her mucus plug, or it may be a normal discharge pregnant dogs get ...
Mating	4/29/2009
Q: How do I get my male German Shepherd to mate, when he has no experiance? A: One of the best things you can do is to let your boy watch two dogs breeding. Don't let him near the ...
4 1/2 wk old puppies feeding	4/29/2009
Q: my shih tzu had a litter of 7 puppies the end of march. Last Wednesday she had eclampsia..the vet ... A: You can switch them over to puppy food now, I would soak the food in water before giving it to them. ...
pregnant chi?	4/28/2009
Q: Iam wondering if my female chi could possibly get pregnant if when she is in heat, she is not ... A: Did she bleed at all during this heat? Some dogs will slow down, and even stop bleeding when the ...
Pregnant dog	4/28/2009
Q: My female lab didn't eat last night, so I thought that she was in the first stage of labor. I got up ... A: It sounds to me like she's going to go very soon. It's hard to tell if she is in labor right now, as ...
Pregnant dog	4/28/2009
Q: My female lab didn't eat last night, so I thought that she was in the first stage of labor. I got up ... A: The first stage of labor is marked by heavy non-stop panting, digging, and maybe even trying to ...
Coccidia	4/27/2009
Q: I breed Yorkies, I am licensed. I quit my job to breed full-time and I try to do everything right. ... A: Coccidia is super contagious. You can bring it in on yourself, a bird can poop in your yard, your ...
Pregnant Chihuahua	4/27/2009
Q: We have a 1 year old male chihuahua and resently decided to get another. so we found a family that ... A: It's usually the small male dog that gets a big girl pregnant, but a small female can get pregnant ...
DOG PANTING	4/26/2009
Q: My bichon frise had three puppies and delivered the last one at 3:30 this morning. I noticed that ... A: I would take her to the vet to see about the panting. It could mean that something is still inside ...
Bathing & Removing Ticks from Post Whelping Bitch	4/24/2009
Q: Our lab is an outside dog, the just had a litter of 5 and she really needs a bath. We have noticed ... A: You say tiny ticks, could they be the type to carry Lyme disease? My best advice here would be to ...
Newborn Pug Puppy With Deformity	4/24/2009
Q: My pug just had puppies and had a litter of four. They were born a couple of days ago on April 20th. ... A: It sounds like he has a cleft lip. You want to check on the inside of his mouth on the roof of it to ...
How do I know	4/23/2009
Q: My dog has gotten tied together more then once that week.is it more n likely that she concieved the ... A: She could've concieved at any of these breedings, so it's hard to say which one is her actual due ...
pregnant pei	4/23/2009
Q: I have a shar-pei that i first bred on febuary 26 last breeding was on march 1. She has had milk for ... A: She could be due at anytime, up to May 2nd. Since she's had milk in for a few days, I would think ...
lab mix rescued from shelter very prego	4/22/2009
Q: I have this beautiful little mix almost looks like a pitt mix with lab. She is pregnant and I ... A: Good job on saving this girl. It sounds like she is getting close to whelping. It's ok if she ...
boxer puppies	4/21/2009
Q: How many puppies does a boxer female have with her first litter? A: On an average, 4-6. However, she could have 8, she could have one, it's really hard to say for sure ...
daschund pregnancy	4/21/2009
Q: My dog is 55 days into her pregnancy and she is not wqnt to eat her dog food anymore is this normal ... A: This is normal. Some girls get really finicky at this time. What you can do is to put cottage ...
Postpartum Problem	4/20/2009
Q: I am a hobby breeder of Chihuahuas and Toy Fox Terriers on our sixth sucessful litter. Currently ... A: My best guess here would be to take her in and have her calcium levels checked. Too much or not ...
Boxer	4/20/2009
Q: My Panga was not even 2 years old yet, and she gave birth to 6 beautiful young puppies on April ... A: First of all, I'm really sorry about your Panga. It's ok to let them eat some placentas, this helps ...
Sore Nipples and Yelping pups	4/20/2009
Q: My dog had her pups almost four weeks ago. There 8 beautiful strong pups my dog is an Australian ... A: They're beautiful! It's ok to feed them now. You said mom's breasts are red and hard, then it's ...
pregnancy	4/18/2009
Q: I took my female Sheltie to the breeder for mating 4 weeks ago. The breeder mating her with a proven ... A: I honestly don't know if this is true in your breed or not. It worries me that she hunches up when ...
boxer pregnancy?	4/17/2009
Q: My boxer was bred three times between the dates of February 25th and the 28th. We were trying to cut ... A: One thing you can do that isn't too expensive is to have an x-ray done. It can be done 50 days into ...
dog breeding	4/17/2009
Q: I have a female golden retreiver. I am trying to breed her with a 8 year old male golden retreiver ... A: It's still a bit early, I would give them a few days and then try again. You may also want to try a ...
should I breed my bitch?	4/16/2009
Q: I have a 2yr old Mini Australian Shepherd. She was just diagnosed with Mild compensated ... A: First of all, good for you doing the health tests! It's hard when we try to do the right thing and ...
Doberman past whelping date but acting fine	4/16/2009
Q: Our female Doberman is on day 66. Her temp has been going up and down over the past few days, but ... A: That thick, clear discharge you see sounds like the mucus plug, they lose that about 24-48 hours ...
Fifi our pregnant JRT	4/16/2009
Q: We have everything in place sown to dental floss if needs must!!! She has been "leaking" discharge ( ... A: I'm glad that mom and pups are doing well. You can't beat yourself up for the one lost, it happens ...
staffordshire bull terrier pregnant	4/16/2009
Q: the vet said there are puppies but didnt find fetus heartbeats what does this mean??? she wasnt very ... A: You need to call your vet back and ask her exactly what does that mean, she needs to explain to you ...
Whelping Supplies	4/15/2009
Q: We will be taking Bailey on day 54 to confirm pregnancy And Yes DebbieJensen.com is fantastic for ... A: Sorry it took me a few to get back to you. It's been crazy around here lately.:-) Like I said, you ...
Boxer has strong odor from vagina, and, constant red itchy paws	4/15/2009
Q: First, the paws have been going on for months. When i had my dog fixed I had the vet look at her ... A: At the big pet food stores you may be able to get Eagle Pack. It's a really good food that many ...
My Boxer and her pups	4/15/2009
Q: My female boxer had 4 puppies today and 1 was stillborn:( is it normal to have such a small litter? ... A: 4 puppies is a decent litter for a Boxer. I personally like the smaller litters myself.:-) The ...
Sealed Brindles	4/15/2009
Q: Could you please explain a bit about sealed brindle Boxers? How are they bred for, are they ... A: The correct useage of the term sealed brindle in Boxers is talking about a really dark brindle. ...
Pups show up on X-ray	4/14/2009
Q: I took my dog in to vet because I was a little concerned about the amount of Clear discharge she has ... A: 43 days is way too early. it has to be at least 50 days, I'd wait until day 54 just to be cautious. ...
Female care after birthing	4/14/2009
Q: We recently adopted a great Pyrenees. She had recently given birth to pups. She is now very saggy in ... A: There's not really a whole lot you can do. Once a dog gives birth, her breasts won't ever be the ...
close to having puppies	4/14/2009
Q: she has clear fluids and thick fluids coming out of her vaginal area is that mean she is close. her ... A: It sounds like it could happen any minute. When is her due date? We don't want her to go too far ...
Dashound	4/14/2009
Q: I have a mini dashound and she is not a year old and she came in heat we were keeping her away from ... A: Nipples getting bigger and fuller is a sign of pregnancy. And yes, there's a chance that your male ...
rat terrier/bred with corgi what to expect durin g delivery	4/14/2009
Q: My rat terrier accidentally bred with a corgi and is due on the 23rd of this month....I am just ... A: Usually, a dog will lose her mucus plug, a clear, stringy, thick discharge from the vagina, about ...
my 7month old chihuahua my be pregnant	4/14/2009
Q: I have a 7 month old female chihuahua and a 1 year old male Chihuahua I was planing on breeding them ... A: 7 months is super young. If it just happened, you can ask your vet about the mismating shot. This ...
concerned about young pup falling pregnant	4/14/2009
Q: I have a 5 month old female pug x chi and a 3 year old Chihuahua,he is constantly trying to hump ... A: As soon as you notice signs of heat, swelling of the vulva or bleeding, get them apart. If you are ...
Fifi our pregnant JRT	4/13/2009
Q: We have everything in place sown to dental floss if needs must!!! She has been "leaking" discharge ( ... A: The discharge sounds like her mucus plug. This is normal, as long as it's not green or brown. The ...
Sealed Brindles	4/13/2009
Q: Could you please explain a bit about sealed brindle Boxers? How are they bred for, are they ... A: Seal brindle is just a term, it is genetically a brindle and is dominant over fawn in Boxers. Some ...
Boxer has strong odor from vagina, and, constant red itchy paws	4/13/2009
Q: First, the paws have been going on for months. When i had my dog fixed I had the vet look at her ... A: There are a few dog foods out there that has no grain in it, some diamond dog foods. Pro Plan makes ...
after mating (male dog)	4/13/2009
Q: thanks hope you can help me all so do you think the female will be pregnent A: It could be because of that, but you may also need to have him checked out to make sure he wasn't ...
Mother rejecting babies	4/13/2009
Q: My 1 1/2 year old pug just had a litter today. The birthing went fine. The first 3 came very fast ... A: You could talk to your vet and see if maybe he knows a great breeder that may be willing to help you ...
bitch in heat wont breed	4/12/2009
Q: i have a 2 y/o female ben in heat for 7 days and see wont let the male mount her why is that she is ... A: 7 days is too early. Most of the time, if a bitch is in heat and isn't at the right part of her ...
My dog is heavy panting 24 hours after whelping	4/11/2009
Q: ok I am new to this, but I have a question. I have a Black lab that has gone a full 63 days and gave ... A: Congrats on the pups, glad all are doing well. A green discharge after the birth of the first puppy ...
Boxer has strong odor from vagina, and, constant red itchy paws	4/11/2009
Q: First, the paws have been going on for months. When i had my dog fixed I had the vet look at her ... A: What type of dog food do you have her on? Usually, a dog food allergy will cause problems with the ...
My female boxer has just gone over 1 yr without a heat	4/11/2009
Q: I have a beautiful female boxer. She is 3. She had her first heat at 1 yr old and her second heat ... A: Some girls have weird cycles, no doubt about that. The extra trama that she experienced may be ...
Homemade puppy formula?	4/8/2009
Q: Its me again :) the lady with the jack russel mix puppies. well we had to rush the momma to the vet ... A: Glad mom is ok. A lot of people use homemade formulas, and the pups do just fine. Some people even ...
Dog Panting after birth	4/1/2009
Q: She is still panting is this normal??She was an outside dog, but I brought her and the puppies in ... A: I would take her to the vet to make sure she doesn't still have a puppy or placenta inside of her. ...
My dog may have aborted her pups	3/31/2009
Q: I got this female for free at a dog kennel.She did not keep track of her older dogs so inturn ... A: If she had aborted her puppies, she would have some type of discharge. I don't know what breed she ...
my boxer puppies	3/31/2009
Q: 3 wks ago i tuck them both to the vets because zara had been being sick for 2 days. zara was given 3 ... A: What exactly was wrong with the dogs, what did the vet call it? Dogs can act odd when they're sick, ...
is my dog ready to breed? if so how do i find a mate?	3/30/2009
Q: and i have a little maltese named Rosie she's almost one, she will be in May. I was wondering if ... A: I'd wait until her next heat cycle at least, preferably her third cycle. It's too late now, she's ...
First litter of pups	3/30/2009
Q: I have a female shi tzu that is having her first litter of pups. She bred with an older poodle on ... A: Dogs can safely go over their due date. It usually takes a day or two after they ovulate for the ...
Questions about eyes opening?	3/30/2009
Q: My Jack russel Chihuahua mix who got pregnant by a yorkie schnauser mix and she had 6 puppies a week ... A: It will usually take a few days for the eyes to open completely. They usually start at the corner, ...
Post natal care of bitch	3/30/2009
Q: My 4 yr old shih tzu has a liter of 7 on saturday. Pups are great..gaining weight. She never showed ... A: I'm really not sure what's going on with your girl, this is odd behavior, especially for a dog that ...
My Female Boxer	3/30/2009
Q: My Female Boxer had puppies on Feb 17th 1 boy and 1 girl. I have went ahead and weaned them. They ... A: 6 weeks old is perfectly fine time to wean. This is when I usually start unless mom decides that she ...
Boxer breeding	3/29/2009
Q: Heloo, we are having our first litter, as we speak actually. My wife works at an animal clinic and ... A: I'm not a huge fan of back to back breedings. My personal belief is that a dog needs plenty of rest ...
what if they won't mate	3/29/2009
Q: I HAVE A MINIATURE DACHSHUND MALE HE HAS NEVER BEEN WITH A FEMALE WE KEEP HIM IN THE HOUSE MY ... A: What day of the heat cycle is she on? If it's too soon, neither one of them will be interested in ...
6 year old boxer	3/29/2009
Q: I have a 6 year old boxer and 3 female boxers. Somehow 2 of my females went on heat at the same ... A: It could be that the girls aren't at the right part of their cycle to be bred yet. A good stud dog ...
First litter of pups	3/29/2009
Q: I have a female shi tzu that is having her first litter of pups. She bred with an older poodle on ... A: Hopefully something has happened by now. Actually, when the temp drops to 98.6 or lower, labor ...
my dog giving birth	3/26/2009
Q: I have a female chiwawa, 1yr old. She went into heat,her first heat and my male chiwawa got to her. ... A: If she was a fed a good diet, got plenty of exercise and not allowed to get fat, then she may whelp ...
canine bleeding 2 weeks after birth	3/26/2009
Q: my dog gave birth to her third litter 2 weeks ago and i noticed that she leaked blood. she has never ... A: Most dogs will bleed a few weeks after whelping. As long as it doesn't smell bad, she's not running ...
SHIVERING EPISODES AFTER BIRTHING	3/25/2009
Q: MY WEIM HAS JUST DELIVERED 9 PUPS WITH SEEMINGLY NO PROBLEMS,NOW SHE IS HAVING A BLOODY DISCHARGE ... A: The bloody discharge is normal as long as it doesn't have a bad stink to it, and as long as she's ...
I have 1 week old puppies with BAD Diarreah, are they ok?	3/25/2009
Q: My Jack russel Chihuahua mix who got pregnant by a yorkie schnauser mix and she had 6 puppies a week ... A: First of all, I would love to see pictures of these puppies, I bet they are very interesting looking ...
Boxer dam/ Mucus plug	3/25/2009
Q: I have asked questions of you before. My 2 1/2 year old boxer is pregnant, but only 38 days into it. ... A: I think a trip to the vet is needed, just to make sure everything's going ok. It's really hard to ...
sorry one more thing	3/25/2009
Q: how can i get sperm from my male and concive puppys by artificial insemination just a thought if my ... A: A.I. isn't too hard to do, but if you've never done it before, I highly suggest having your vet or ...
Female Bichon was Mated	3/25/2009
Q: My female bichon was mated on February 26th and in the past week she has had a decrease in appetite. ... A: Some girls get upset stomachs during this time, about 30 days after being bred. it's normal, and ...
1 week old puppy	3/24/2009
Q: my mini dachshund a had puppies last week well we a runt. as small as a mice. it seem to want to ... A: Mom may be bringing it to you because she may know something that we don't, that there may be ...
is it common for puppys to be born out of sack?	3/24/2009
Q: i was sapose to get a puppy from a golden breeder but they all died she said they some of them where ... A: Pups being born without sacs can happen, it's just not that coomon. I'm really not sure why this ...
Pregnant Dog and Vaccinations	3/23/2009
Q: Can my dog get her Vaccinations if she is pregnant, and how far along does a dog have to be before ... A: I personally don't think it's a good idea to vaccinate a pregnant dog. However, if where you live ...
problem mating	3/22/2009
Q: My male mounted my female Havanese who is on heat (I believe in estres)They became stuck together. I ... A: Watch for bright red blood, this is fresh blood, she may even pass clots. They both may have a ...
when will my Chiuahauah be due?	3/22/2009
Q: My dam was mated on the 15th of january 09 by one male chi and then again on the 16th by my pom and ... A: The thing about breeding a dog this many times is you end up with too many due dates, and you don't ...
male bigger then female? Problems?	3/22/2009
Q: My female Chihuahua is 5lbs and the stud is 6lbs. The studs owner said there wouldn't be problems ... A: The best thing you can do for your girl is to not put her on puppy food at this time. Keep her on a ...
Dew Claws	3/22/2009
Q: My Golden had her first litter last night. She had thirteen. I had planned to do the dew claws ... A: If you've never done dew claws yourself, i would let the vet do it. If you're wanting to do them in ...
breeding female	3/20/2009
Q: I have a 2 year old female mini long-haired doxie and a 3 year old male doxie...she finished ... A: usually, after 14 days, that's it for that cycle. I've known dogs that have bred late into their ...
will it be enough to feed new puppies with my schedule during a day?	3/20/2009
Q: I work full time but I would like to breed my two yorkies in the future. We have a big female and ... A: If something happens and mom doesn't have milk, or she refuses to feed them, or she gets sick and ...
Breeding	3/20/2009
Q: Our miniature longhaired dachshund young lady (2 yrs) mated with our little boy who is now 9 months ... A: Were both testicles missing, or just one? A dog with on undescended testicle can still get a dog ...
breeding female	3/19/2009
Q: I have a 2 year old female mini long-haired doxie and a 3 year old male doxie...she finished ... A: You said that she yelps when he mounts, that could be some of the problem there. She may be scaring ...
number of puppies	3/19/2009
Q: does the amount of breeding in one heat determine the amount of puppies in the litter ANSWER: Hi. ... A: If she only releases one egg, then it's not going to matter how many times she was bred, she will ...
Green discharge	3/18/2009
Q: my dog is due today, however last night she had some green stuff coming out for about an hour, she ... A: No, any colored discharge before the birth of the firt puppy is not normal, she needs to get to the ...
Pregnant Dog	3/17/2009
Q: My 4 yr old is having her first litter of puppies next week or so. Now I prepared a box for her to ... A: 4 isn't too old, as long as she's healthy and in good shape. Older dogs tend to make better mothers, ...
Breeding labradors	3/17/2009
Q: I have a labrador retreiver and I plan on breeding her in the coming days. Right now she is on her ... A: Most people try on days 11 and 13, or on days 12 and 14. I wouldn't let them together without ...
Pregnant Dog	3/17/2009
Q: My 4 yr old is having her first litter of puppies next week or so. Now I prepared a box for her to ... A: I'm not here to yell at anyone, accidents happen to the best of us, no breeder can say that they ...
breeding chihuahua	3/16/2009
Q: At what age should I stop breeding my female Chihuahua? She is currently 7 years old and I would ... A: You're not going to like my answer, but at 7 years of age, it's time to retire her. At this age and ...
Food for pups	3/16/2009
Q: Our Standard Poodle, Emma, is 2-1/2 and going through her first pregnancy. two questions : If there ... A: Even if there are more puppies than nipples, as long as mom is putting out enough milk, then you can ...
breeding my boxers	3/16/2009
Q: we are trying to figure out why our female is not pregnant yet the male boxer is 3 years old and the ... A: Is your female in heat? What days are you trying to breed on? Is the female's heat cycles normal, ...
chihuahua pregnant	3/15/2009
Q: I was given a beautiful male Chihuahua in September. He was 6 weeks old when I acquired him. He is ... A: Normally, I don't suggest feeding a puppy food to a pregnant dog. It can make mom and puppies too ...
puppies	3/15/2009
Q: my female just had puppies and we have not let the male in the room yet how long should we wait and ... A: I would wait until the pups are about 5-6 weeks old before showing them to dad. Mom isn't going to ...
Pregnant Dog	3/15/2009
Q: My 4 yr old is having her first litter of puppies next week or so. Now I prepared a box for her to ... A: I wouldn't try to force her to stay in it right now. Let her sleep where she normally does. About a ...
yorkie pregnancy behavior!	3/15/2009
Q: Our female yorkie was breed on 2/23/09 before that she was always as sweet as could be! But now she ... A: Hormones will cause all kinds of problems.:-) It's most likely that your girl is pregnant, and her ...
boxer in heat	3/14/2009
Q: My 5 year old pet, purebred boxer has had normal seasons, then has had two "false" heat, with her ... A: Breeding your girl this late in the game may not be a good idea. I would have a complete check up ...
Whelping Female	3/13/2009
Q: I have a female boxer that just gave birth to one stillborn puppy. She has taken one of her toys ... A: This is normal behavior, it should pass after a while. Give her some time, and watch her breasts for ...
Pitbull Breeding and Heat Cycles	3/13/2009
Q: My Pitbull Kimber is almost 9 months old and is on her 1st heat cycle. How long should I expect her ... A: The heat will last for about 21 days. She may come into heat every 6 months, or every 8 months, it's ...
my pregnant bitch	3/12/2009
Q: my miniature dachsund bitch was mated two weeks ago and has become very quiet and off her food and ... A: It's normal for a newly pregnant dog to act this way. She should perk up soon. I'm not sure if ...
long stage 1 labor	3/12/2009
Q: My dog has been in stage 1 labor now for 3 days. I took her to the vet. She said she looked ok on ... A: In this situation, it sounds like your girl is worn out and a section might be the bes tthing for ...
Female Bichon was Mated	3/12/2009
Q: My female bichon was mated on February 26th and in the past week she has had a decrease in appetite. ... A: If she was bred, her appetite loss could be because she's pregnant. Some dogs at this stage will ...
Whelping Urgent	3/11/2009
Q: My dogs expected due date is on the 12th of this month and for the past couple of days her boul ... A: Dogs will sometimes get diarrhea before whelping, natures way of cleaning things out. However, you ...
vax during gestation	3/11/2009
Q: I am looking for a second opinion.. I finally talked my vet into carrying the vaccine for the new ... A: My answer should have read : a pregnant dog should NOT be vaccinated. Sorry, my fingers get a head ...
Pregnant Husky	3/11/2009
Q: My Husky is 2 years old and she is on her 54th day of gestation and her mucus plug has been leeking ... A: If they're born before the 58th day, they have a slim chance of making it. I've never heard of ...
vax during gestation	3/11/2009
Q: I am looking for a second opinion.. I finally talked my vet into carrying the vaccine for the new ... A: I don't know if I can really help you here, but I can tell you my opinions. My opinion is that a ...
Heat Cycles	3/9/2009
Q: if a bitch is not bred in her first heat cycle, will it be another 6 months before she goes on heat ... A: A female shouldn't be bred on her first cycle, It depends on the dog if she comes back into heat in ...
Premature puppies?	3/9/2009
Q: I have bred several successful litters over the years, but I have a bitch that was not due until at ... A: Puppies can make it if they're born as early as the 58th day. Before that, they're most likely not ...
puppies	3/8/2009
Q: how many puppies do pugs generally have. how ofter do dogs need intervention by a vet when they are ... A: Pugs usually have 2-4, they can have more or less. Some breeds are prone to needing c-sections, or ...
my boxer	3/7/2009
Q: My boxer was bred and she only connected withe the male once. I wonder if that matters on the ... A: No, it doesn't make a difference on the number of puppies. The female is the one that puts the eggs ...
Whelping time	3/6/2009
Q: My pregnant Doxie mix just had an X-ray yesterday with clearly showed 3 spines (puppies). When can ... A: You can do x-rays at 50 days or later, normal canine pregnancy is 63 days, but can safely go on day ...
small litter vs large litter in Boxers	3/5/2009
Q: If there is 11 puppies(much smaller) in one litter and 5 or 6 in another and they are much bigger, ... A: No, just because the 11 puppy litter is smaller than the 5 or 6 puppy litter does not mean they're ...
diarrhea after consuming placentas, 10 days later	3/5/2009
Q: All the puppies are great and doing well, there's just another small concern. Biscuit had consummed ... A: I'm glad everyone's doing well. It's normal for her to get diarhhea after eating placentas. However, ...
dog breading	3/4/2009
Q: just breading my lhasa for first time , put both dogs together tuesday day 9 of cycle both dogs ... A: Most people try on days 11 and 13, or on days 12 and 14 of the heat cycle. However, some girls ...
Lactation during a bitches pregnancy	3/3/2009
Q: I have a four year old great dane, she had one litter nearly two years ago she did very well whelped ... A: Some girls will get milk in about a week before whelping, some a few days before, and some wait ...
Inducing a season with my Boxer Bitch	3/3/2009
Q: I have Two Red and White Boxers, My male is almost 6 and has never been a sire, My Bitch is 18 ... A: There is nothing that I know of that can safely bring a dog into heat, you'll just have to wait her ...
Breeding	3/3/2009
Q: I am having difficulties breeding my 7 year old border collie. She had a litter 5 years ago and it ... A: I worry about your girl's age and her trying to have a litter. If she's going to be bred I would ...
Yorkie	2/25/2009
Q: My question is my yorkie is in heat at the moment,i got a friend male yorkie to try to mate her but ... A: What day of the heat cycle is your girl on? If she's not at the right time to be bred, she most ...
bassett hound pregnancy	2/24/2009
Q: Renee, I have a bassett that may be pregnant...but i'm not sure, I have talked to my vet and he ... A: It's really hard to tell for sure because dogs can experience false pregnancies, and they can mimic ...
whelping pug	2/24/2009
Q: my pug is three years old,this is her first pregnacy,she was with male pug 1-8-09,she is getting big ... A: The average canine pregnancy lasts 63 days, althought a dog can safely go between days 58-65. If ...
Signs of Labor?	2/23/2009
Q: We found out that our mini dachshund will be having three pups. We weren't exactly sure what date ... A: Congrats on the new puppies. Glad all are doing well. Watch for a puppy that cries constantly. If ...
Breeding Brother and Sister Canines	2/23/2009
Q: My daughter has a female Chihuahua that has just completed her first cycle. She also has a male ... A: This type of inbreeding is the strongest form of inbreeding. A person that wants to attempt this ...
Signs of Labor?	2/22/2009
Q: We found out that our mini dachshund will be having three pups. We weren't exactly sure what date ... A: Some of the signs of a dog starting labor is digging like crazy, she might go off her food, panting ...
Pitbull Female tire of her puppies	2/20/2009
Q: i have a pit bull female. she is a first time mother at 1 year and 7 months. she gave birth to 11 ... A: When a dog this young has puppies, they sometimes will just quit wanting to care for them, they're ...
dogue de bordeaux	2/18/2009
Q: when will she come into season she i 6 months old but seems to be a bit snappy and have the runs ... A: Sometimes when dogs start to get close to sexual maturity, their attitude may change a bit. Is she ...
puppies absorbed	2/17/2009
Q: my female pug was 3 weeks pregnant and we got an ultrasound for conformation. after two weeks she ... A: If she had had an actual abortion, she would've had some sort of discharge. If she had just absorbed ...
accidental breeding	2/17/2009
Q: I have 2, 2 year old boxers. My husband and I are just starting out in the world of breeding. We had ... A: Accidents happen to the best of us, and those Boxer boys can be pretty wiley when it comes to a girl ...
puppies absorbed	2/17/2009
Q: my female pug was 3 weeks pregnant and we got an ultrasound for conformation. after two weeks she ... A: I'm sorry this happened to your girl. There are a few different things that can cause this: ...
trying to breed-trouble hitting the target	2/17/2009
Q: Tried to breed my 3 yo toy poodle today, he is longer legged than the female, both are very eager ... A: If they will let you, sit next to them while they are trying to breed, then put your hand gently on ...
My female Shiz tsu	2/16/2009
Q: My female is getting bigger and very miserable by the hour it seems! She is not due until 02/26 ... A: Try to feed her frequent small meals. Her belly is probably so crowded, it's uncomfortable to eat ...
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: It's way too early to tell for sure if your dog is pregnant, just three days after breeding. Dogs ...
possible problem with mother after having the pups	2/13/2009
Q: Molly is my female shih tzu and gave birth to 6 healthy puppies 2 days ago 2/10/09. She is feeding ... A: First congrats on the puppies. Second, please get mom to the vet. It sounds like she may still have ...
help	2/9/2009
Q: i have a border coolie and she is just over a year old and is due her puppies in a week or two.i ... A: When she gets ready to start labor, she'll lose her mucus plug about 24-48 hours before labor ...
Caesarean Delivery	2/9/2009
Q: We had her x-rayed and the vet said 6 or 7 puppies. Her first litter the pups were very large (We ... A: Some dogs will need a section again, some can give birth naturally, it's really hard to say for sure ...
nursing great dane	2/9/2009
Q: I have a great dane and she is currently nursing pups.They are 3 weeks old.I have 2 questions about ... A: I love the Danes, great dogs, congrats on your litter. What does the blood look like and how heavy ...
Breeding stud dog not mounting	2/8/2009
Q: Tried to breed my standard poodle today. I have taken her over to the male on the 6th 8th and now ... A: Most breeders try on days 11 and 13, or on days 12 and 14 of the heat cycle. You may just be trying ...
Mastiff pregnancy	2/8/2009
Q: This is my english mastiff's first litter. She is 5yrs old. How many puppies should I expect. I ... A: It really is hard to say how many to expect. She may have a smaller litter, I have known Mastiffs ...
mini daschund 59 days pregnant	2/8/2009
Q: my mini is 59 days pregnant. she was with the male only one time. Tied only once, on December 11th ... A: Has she lost her mucus plug yet? The temp will usually drop below 98 when labor is close, though ...
Chihuahua Breeding	2/8/2009
Q: I have a 9 month old female (5 lbs.)and a 9 month old male (3 lbs.) from different breeders. The ... A: I have large and giant breeds. I wait until the dog is two years old before breeding them the first ...
Dogs nipples very prominent	2/8/2009
Q: I am preparing to adopt a dog, about 2 y.o. that I found through. a local rescue shelter. She was ... A: Good for you for adopting this dog.:-) Her nipples may never go completely down to normal size. ...
my dog is now 62 days preg & no puppies,help?!	2/8/2009
Q: My wheaten is due the 8th , she lost her mucas plug about 3-4 days ago and is getting more lethargic ... A: Is she eating/drinking ok? Does she have a temp? A normal dog pregnancy lasts 63 days, so today ...
Possibly Pregnant Mini Dachshund	2/6/2009
Q: We were planning to breed our two weenies during our female's next heat, but they got out in late ... A: If you do an x-ray before day 50 of the pregnancy, you most likely won't see anything. The pups' ...
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: lol Don't mean to laugh, but my husband has done some odd things, too. I don't think it will hurt ...
free whelping	2/6/2009
Q: I HAVE A ENGLISH BULLDOG AND MY VET SAID THAT C-SECTION IS NO GOOD THAT SHE CAN DIE AND TO LET HER ... A: Most breeders of English Bulldogs make appointments to have sections done before the dog is due to ...
fertility after whelping	2/6/2009
Q: my great dane has 7 1/2 week old puppies which i separated from her about a week ago, males are now ... A: I wouldn't think that she would go back into heat 4 months after the last one, but anything is ...
pregnant dog	2/5/2009
Q: My female just dropped 3 stillborn pups, one at a time, in varies stages of devlopement, 1st very ... A: Try to get to day 58. Keep her super calm, and keep a very good eye on her temp. If she has a nasty ...
boxer mother just had pups	2/4/2009
Q: my boxer has just had 11 pup and 1 just died.In order to keep up with their weight what can i use to ... A: It's normal in that many breeders do end up losing a puppy or two, but it depends on the reason why ...
boxer mother just had pups	2/4/2009
Q: my boxer has just had 11 pup and 1 just died.In order to keep up with their weight what can i use to ... A: I would definitely get them somewhere warmer. I'm not sure where you live, but it's cold here.:-) ...
puppies won't take bottle	2/4/2009
Q: It's Feb.4, 09 and I read your answer to the question about whelping mother won't breastfeed her ... A: I don't mean to laugh, but your question gave me a chuckle. I can tell when the truely sleep ...
Boxer Puppies	2/3/2009
Q: My female boxer is expecting pups, and I was just going to ask when to take them to the vet for ... A: Most breeders take their pups in to have this done at 3 days of age. If you have a smaller puppy, or ...
pure bred beagle (female) active labor	2/3/2009
Q: She's been in labor since yesterday about 10:00 a.m. she had 2 one died when she gave birth and the ... A: If she's still pushing but not producing anything, then she needs to get to the vet. If she ...
Female boxer bleeding after tie	2/2/2009
Q: My female boxer was in heat and we have been keeping her away from male dogs. She was bleeding a ... A: Anytime a dog is bred, there's a good chance she's pregnant. I'm glad that you were wanting to wait ...
breeding boxers	2/2/2009
Q: This is my first time trying to breed a dog. I have a 2 year old female boxer. She's been bleeding ... A: If she's still showing signs of being ready to be bred, then it isn't too late. Most breeders try on ...
pure bred beagle (female) active labor	2/2/2009
Q: She's been in labor since yesterday about 10:00 a.m. she had 2 one died when she gave birth and the ... A: I hope she's done something by now. If a dog goes longer than three hours inbetween puppies, she ...
Yorkshire Breeding Question	2/1/2009
Q: I have a yorkie female i'm considering breeding. She is about 8lbs (1lb overweight). She goes into ... A: If she's one pound overweight, I would use this month to try your best to work it off of her. An ...
Getting my female to stand for male	1/24/2009
Q: Renee, this is my second question about my female not standing for the male. She is now on day 11 ... A: I would try again in a day or two and see what happens. Some girls ovulate later into their cycle, ...
female lab just out of heat...	1/23/2009
Q: I am having some of the same questions that I am reading about my female having really swollen ... A: I seriously doubt that your boy, at 4 months old, could sire a litter. If she started to sell up ...
Husky mom losing weight	1/22/2009
Q: I have a Siberian Husky that just had a little of four puppies. They are 11 days old today. She was ... A: Many new moms look awful after whelping. They lose weight, look like skin and bones, and may even ...
first heat cycle in miniature schnauzers	1/21/2009
Q: I have a miniature schnauzer that is almost 8 months old and has not come into cycle yet. I was ... A: They usually come in within the first year, although some girls may wait a few months after turning ...
young newf mother w/4 10 day olds	1/20/2009
Q: Mom is only 13 months old. Had 7, 2 breech and 1 very small didn't make it. 4 remaining are growing, ... A: She is super young to be having puppies, still a puppy herself. That's probably why she doesn't want ...
rottie bitch 18mth	1/18/2009
Q: my male 5yr old rottie got her and have worked out that pups would be due 13-15th march but am a ... A: Large breed dogs tend to mature slower than the smaller breeds. 18 months for your girl is pretty ...
male daschund crying re. female in heat	1/18/2009
Q: My female dog is in heat and is being kept seperate from my male daschund. it has been over a week ... A: This is normal. Male dogs will often quit eating, and cry a lot when a female is in heat and they ...
pregnant,small,and scared	1/18/2009
Q: I have a half chihuahua and half Yorkie(chorkie)she is 3.4lb and is 2 1/2 years old she is also no ... A: After she hits day 50, you can have x-rays done to see about how many there are, and if there are ...
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 surprises me that the breed isn't sure if the pups have fleas or not. At this age, they should be ...
Bleeding a day after 2nd mating	1/16/2009
Q: My bitch (A westie) was mated for the 1st time on Tuesday and again yesterday. Today (Friday ... A: Dogs can bleed through their whole heat cycle. However, when a dog is ready to be bred, their ...
inbreeding	1/15/2009
Q: I have two apbt's. Father and daughter and am considering breeding them. Both have excellent ... A: The thing about inbreeding is you have to know what lies behind the dogs, not just one or two ...
My dog is overdue!	1/15/2009
Q: I squeeze her tits and milk come out. I am not sure what to do! I also had a close listen close to ... A: I'm sorry to hear that. Dogs that experience a false pregnancy usually do get milk. They may even ...
is my bitch ok	1/14/2009
Q: Hi have a toy poodle of one and half years old she has not come into season yet i am a bit worried ... A: It could be possible that she's had a silent heat. There's nothing that I know of that would bring a ...
lhaso apso whelping	1/14/2009
Q: my bitch is due in 4 weeks is there any special foods she should be eating etc. first tme i have ... A: As long as she's on a good quality dog food, I wouldn't give anything else. Make sure she gets ...
inbred puppy	1/13/2009
Q: I recently purchased a pug puppy. When I received his three generations papers, I noticed that the ... A: Brother/sister breeding is the most potent form of inbreeding. With any type of inbreeding, the ...
pregant mini dachshund	1/10/2009
Q: catlyn is a mini dach she and my other dach casey are going to have babies would you please help iam ... A: I don't know of any videos with doxie's whelping, you could try YouTube. I'm going to give you a web ...
Breeding	1/10/2009
Q: I have a 2 1/2 yr. Golden Retriever. We attempted a breeding 7 months ago via AI with no success. ... A: I have known female's to be bred, and take, very late into the cycle. Most girls will have a ...
Pregnancy size/weight gain?	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: Poor girl! You'll have to get her a skate board soon.:-) Dogs have an amzaing ability to carry ...
Pregnancy size/weight gain?	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: Well,some girls will look as though they could pop any minute. :-) If she can get to day 58, then ...
is my boxer in labor?	1/9/2009
Q: my boxer girl is 62days today..she is very big now..she is at 97.7 right now at about 5am she did ... A: The mucus that you described coming from her vulva sounds like her mucus plug. When they lose that, ...
Boston Terrier pregnant	1/8/2009
Q: She is now looking a little bigger she is sleeping more drinking more and her nipples are a little ... A: It has only been about two weeks, so it's a bit early to tell right now. Some dogs experience false ...
It's a Boy!... It's a Girl!	1/8/2009
Q: My baby had her puppies this morning 1 boy and 1 girl she had an emergency c-section, Mom and babies ... A: Congrats on the puppies! I'm glad that everyone is doing good. The licking is normal. I know that it ...
Supplemental Heating	1/7/2009
Q: My Boston Terrier had 10 puppies who are now 3 weeks old. My question is do they still need the ... A: 10, wow! :-) They're at an age where you really don't have to have extra heat. At night, you may ...
English Staffy Breeding	1/7/2009
Q: She has had three heats and is nearly two years old. We have arranged a male to service her but are ... A: Most breeders try on days 11 and 13, or on days 12 and 14. Watch her signs as to when she'll be ...
dogs	1/7/2009
Q: "my dam had her heat last october, there were changes, her belly had sag, but in the end of her ... A: I'm sorry about that. I have no idea why she didn't take, there are many things that can go wrong. ...
Chihuahua's	1/7/2009
Q: I have a friend who has a 4lb female and found a 6lb male who she is interested breeding her female ... A: The best thing your friend can do is talk to her vet. He'll know her dog's health history better ...
whelped woun't nurse	1/6/2009
Q: Rottie delivered from 1 this am till 9 this am. Wants nothing to do with 8 puppies. Runs away. ... A: First thing I would do is take her in for a check up to make sure everything is ok with her ...
yorkie 65 days into pregnancy	1/6/2009
Q: Little concerned, we breed her Nov 1 and Nov2, counted 63 days....... still waiting... we are at 65 ... A: Sue. A normal canine pregnancy can last between 58-65 days. When a dog goes over the 65 day mark, a ...
my pitbull	1/5/2009
Q: what do you think is best to keep my pregnent pit in the same pin when she have her pups or should i ... A: I would bring her in to the house, and choose a room for her whelping box that is quiet, and one ...
my pitbull	1/5/2009
Q: how can i tell when my girl is ready to deliver her pups will her tits drop or what, and would i be ... A: Some dogs will get milk in a week before she whelps, some will wait a few days before, some even ...
Chihuahua Puppy	1/4/2009
Q: I have a question about my most recent litter of chihuahuas. I will be taking this puppy into the ... A: It sounds like your puppy may have an eye infection. I'd get him to the vet and let him safely open ...
Whelping ??	1/4/2009
Q: My 16 pound pommie is in labor, I think. This is her first litter. Unfortunately, I am not quite ... A: When a dog starts labor, she will usually stop eating, want to hide, pant heavily, and may dig like ...
whelping	1/3/2009
Q: My 2 year old chihuahua had her first litter by herself. She had 5 two were dead when we woke up. ... A: Some girls don't make the best whelpers. If she's had these types of problems with her first two ...
pregnant boxer	1/3/2009
Q: WE have a boxer that is having her first litter of puppies. The pregnancy was a surprise so we are ... A: Anytime you see a colored discharge, you need to get her to the vet. It may be nothing, but I ...
My Yorkie is pregnant	1/1/2009
Q: I have a 5 pound Yorkie she is going to be 3yrs old on 2/22/09, well this is my story. When my ... A: Well, if the litter is small, only a puppy or two, the pups can get big. If a small dog is bred to a ...
akita whelping: when to start counting days before whelp	12/31/2008
Q: I'm afraid this will end up in a fee. I trying to establish from what day does one start counting ... A: Nope, no fee here. Most breeders count from the day the dog was bred. Unless you do progesterone ...
breeding a lhasa apso	12/31/2008
Q: My new Lhasa (one year old) has just come into heat. She is in the pre-estrous (evidence of ... A: One year old is way too young to have puppies. She's not done growing herself, and if allowed to ...
Birth defects	12/30/2008
Q: I have a question about birth defects. I am extremely nervous about my English Bulldog having her ... A: Birth defects and still born pups happen quite often. The only thing that you can really do to ...
Peke breeding	12/30/2008
Q: i have a couple things. how old should a peke be before starting to breed? what is a safe period of ... A: I personally like to wait until the dog is atleast two years old before breeding. That said, I do ...
Schnauzer breeding	12/30/2008
Q: I had a quick question about my mini schnauzer. We breed occasionaly with our three females and one ... A: This is a common old wives tale, that if a dog is bred to a dog of a different breed, that dog's ...
post whelping	12/29/2008
Q: My 3yr. old Great Dane had 13 puppies 18 days ago and she is still having small amount of brownish ... A: Congrats on the pups! That's a pretty big litter. Some dogs may bleed up to three weeks after giving ...
rotwailer pregnancy	12/28/2008
Q: My 6 years old rotweiler is now around 20 days pregnant and in the last 3 days she become moody, she ... A: Sorry this is late. First of all, great looking dogs you have there.:-) I love it when people attach ...
My Yorkie is pregnant	12/28/2008
Q: I have a 5 pound Yorkie she is going to be 3yrs old on 2/22/09, well this is my story. When my ... A: Sorry so late. It depends on the c-section. Some breeds are prone to them, sometime they just ...
weaning from the bottle	12/22/2008
Q: I have been bottle feeding 4 lhasa/maltepoo/bichon mix puppies because mom developed eclampsia at 11 ... A: At three weeks of age, I still bottle feed them at least three-four times a day. You can try to feed ...
shih shu unwell and of her food	12/14/2008
Q: ,the last few days she as seem unwell generally and going of her food was sick once fri and then ... A: First thing I would be doing is contacting the vet to find out why he put her on antibiotics. Some ...
my dog thinks her toy is her baby	12/14/2008
Q: my 2 year old miniature dachshund thinks her stuffed toy is her puppy! For a week now all she does ... A: It sounds like your girl is going through a false pregnancy. This is pretty common. It usually runs ...
first litter and i am scared poopless	12/13/2008
Q: ..My 2 year old boxer Jazzy mated with our 2 year old boxer/pit Tyson and Jazzy is ready to give ... A: A lot of dogs won't lay in their whelping box. As long as you have it set up, and she knows where it ...
im thinking of breeding my staffie	12/11/2008
Q: im thinking of breeding my staffie and i want to know how many days into heat shoud i put our ... A: Most breeders try on days 11 and 13, or on days 12 and 14 of the heat cycle. Your best clue though, ...
pregnant dog	12/11/2008
Q: My yorkie is pregnant and I was wondering if they have bad gas during pregnancy A: I'm not sure if Yorkies are known for gas, or not. Some girls do get it during pregnancy, worse than ...
WHELPING BOXER	12/10/2008
Q: AFTER MY BOXER HAS HER LITTER WHAT SHOULD I FEED HER TO HELP BRING MORE MILK IN AND KEEP HER HEALTHY ... A: I wouldn't change her diet too much, if she's on a good quality kibble, then keep her on that. After ...
Difficulty breeding my boxers	12/9/2008
Q: My female boxer has just come into her second heat. She is a late bloomer and she is 2 years 6 ... A: I would keep them a part until she's about 7-8 days in. Then, I would only allow them together for ...
New Boxer momma	12/8/2008
Q: We have a female boxer that just had a litter of 8 puppies. One was stillborn but the others appear ... A: First of all, you guys are great for taking care of her and her puppies. Constant crying is a sign ...
american bulldog having puppies	12/8/2008
Q: Our American Bulldog is having her 1st littler of puppies. She had the 1st at 10:30pm Sat night. ... A: I'm hoping that she's either already had them, or you took her to the vet. At times like these, if ...
WHELPING	12/7/2008
Q: This is her second and final litter and my vet seems to think she has quite a few pups. Is it true ... A: I think that what happens is that the pups get so overcrowded in there, that it triggers whelping. ...
Mom just after giving birth	12/7/2008
Q: Well First and foremost I guess I should give you some details on the dog. First is she is a yorkie ... A: Sometimes new moms aren't sure what she's suppose to do. You can try moving her to a smaller box. If ...
Difficulty breeding my boxers	12/7/2008
Q: My female boxer has just come into her second heat. She is a late bloomer and she is 2 years 6 ... A: I suggest separating them. This will keep your boy's attention, he'll be able to smell her, be able ...
Stud Service for Boxers and Whelping	12/6/2008
Q: First I am having problems, I breed my boxer bitch with a stud boxer in October. We made a verbal ... A: If you made a verbal agreement to pick of the litter, then that it what it should be. You are ...
Large litter can my dog take care of them?	12/5/2008
Q: My dog just had her first litter this morning. She had 10 puppies, will she be able to take care of ... A: As long as she has plenty of milk, she should be able to. Make sure she has access to food and water ...
Whelping box	12/5/2008
Q: "Hi, I have a very pregnant Boston Terrier who is due in about 3 weeks. I plan on purchasing a ... A: This is what I do, I measure the dog from withers to ground, then add a foot. This is how wide the ...
whelping	12/4/2008
Q: My momma dog keeps moving the "runt" from the litter. She doesn't seem to be "mothering" him like ... A: Usually, when a dog keeps moving the same puppy out of her nest, it usually means that that puppy is ...
Squish Risk?	12/4/2008
Q: my shih tzu gave birth to 8 healthy pups late Sunday. All seem to be doing very well. I have been ... A: I usually stay with the new mom constantly for the first week, just to see how she's going to do, ...
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppy 'Runt' not feeding much should I intervene?	12/3/2008
Q: My Staffie delivered a litter of puppies which are 3 days old. She originally gave birth to 7 ... A: The first thing I would do is get this boy to the vet to see if he needs sub q. fluids. If he is ...
skin problem after being pregnant	12/2/2008
Q: Three months ago our dog was pregnant and went full term but had a stillborn pup the vet told us ... A: Have you changed her diet in any way? If you have, I would switch her back to her original food. You ...
how to speed up progress	12/2/2008
Q: my dog is pregnant she is due any day now how can i speed up progress? A: There is nothing that you can safely do to sped this up. This is the hard part, waiting.:-) You can ...
labor in dogs	11/25/2008
Q: I have a pit bull that passed a thick clear mucus on my bed should I be worried about it and what is ... A: If the mucus is clear, then it's probably her mucus plug and nothing to worry about. Usually a dog ...
nursing chihuahua	11/25/2008
Q: I have 2 week old Chihuahuas', three in the litter, weight at birth oz, now about 10 to 12oz, how ... A: Some moms will nurse them forever, others will nurse them to three weeks and quit. I usually start ...
boxer heat	11/24/2008
Q: ) She ended up having puppies in august when should I expect her to go into heat again. I dont want ... A: If she normally comes into heat once a year, then I would expect her to come back in next June. ...
Heat cycle	11/23/2008
Q: I have a male and female Boston Terriers my female went into heat in August and I think is suppose ... A: It would be unusualy for her to go into heat this early, unles of course she's going through a split ...
Pregnant diet	11/22/2008
Q: I will be breeding my blue nose female pitbull in about a week and am wondering if I should put her ... A: As long as you have her on a good quality adult dog food, then she shouldn't need anything else. If ...
10 month old English Bulldog pregnant. Little worried...	11/22/2008
Q: Renee, thanks so much for taking your time to answer me. This website is amazing! Anyway, my english ... A: Please forgive me for taking so long to get back to you. I would definitely be asking some questions ...
wheening puppies	11/21/2008
Q: my Shih Tzu puppies are 6 week old and the mom no longer wants to nures them. i have to lay her ... A: Soak the food in water before giving it to them. I would seperate mom some during the day to give ...
Stillbirth	11/21/2008
Q: My pit 3 yrs old had a very good pregnancy. absolutly no problems. When she came into labor, we had ... A: This is usually the cause for early labor, and the nasty greenish discharge you sometimes see before ...
10 month old English Bulldog pregnant. Little worried...	11/21/2008
Q: Renee, thanks so much for taking your time to answer me. This website is amazing! Anyway, my english ... A: It's true, your girl is super young to be having puppies at this time. But, there are somethings ...
Pekingese	11/21/2008
Q: a few months ago i found a baby Pekingese; the vet told me that it was approximately 2 month old if ... A: 8 months is super young for a dog to be having puppies, she's still a puppy herself. You have two ...
in-heat	11/20/2008
Q: i have an 11 mos old 3/4 american and 1/4 english bulldog... went into heat around a week ago.... ... A: There are a few things that you said that concerns me. She's not eating well, not active, throwing ...
weaned mother mammary glands are HOT	11/20/2008
Q: i found a stray mother who just separated from her pups 2 days ago. they were 7 weeks old. all 9 ... A: Have you taken her temp? I would get her to the vet, especially since you said that the breasts are ...
Loss of Fur After Giving Birth	11/20/2008
Q: I just got a new Pomeranian, and she's a little over a year old. She gave birth before I got her, ... A: Wow, she's just a year old and has already had a litter? That's really young. Fur loss is normal ...
pregnat dog has swollen vigilon thing popping out of it with a pink bollon thing	11/20/2008
Q: my 10 month old femal pit bull has been pregnat for about 50 days now and her vigina is extreamly ... A: 10 months is super young to be having puppies. When dogs this young are bred, they usually have ...
How long to wait til mating my dogs again	11/19/2008
Q: My dog just had puppies 6 weeks ago and my male is trying to mate with her again already. She is ... A: She's not back in heat this early. I'm not sure what's going on that's making the male want to breed ...
Great Dane and Breeding	11/19/2008
Q: Ding, Ding, Ding....I have just read the question about this ladies Great Dane may be pregnant by ... A: It's an old wives tale that if a dog is bred to a different breed, then any future puppies that she ...
huskies	11/19/2008
Q: first how long before birth can you feel the pups moving, and second do huskies have their ears ... A: No, Huskies do not have their ears cropped. They should naturally stand up on their own. You can ...
Yorkshire	11/18/2008
Q: Hye, I buy a yorkie about 2 weeks ago, the puppy had 4 weeks for that time. It is supposed to be ... A: I'm not sure where you are, but there are laws set up so that puppies can't be sold until their 8 ...
stud fees	11/18/2008
Q: Hey I'm thinking of breeding my male Chihuahua and don't really know how to charge for a stud fee or ... A: Amanda. It really depends on a few things as to how much you should charge....if your boy is of ...
6 months old and pregnant	11/18/2008
Q: I'm extremely worried about my aunt's 6 month old female Pit being pregnant. I'm exhausting all of ... A: I applaud your efforts, however, you have to know that many problems that come up will require a ...
Purebred Mini Dachshund Stalled Labor	11/17/2008
Q: My dog was due to have puppies last Friday. Today is Monday, and still no puppies! She appeared to ... A: I'm hoping that this has been resolved. It sounds to me that your girl has to get to the vet. If a ...
Breeding my Boxer	11/17/2008
Q: I have a two 1/2 year old boxer. She is really lively and loves running. We have had the heart ... A: No problem. I know how much the health testing costs, we do holter, Doppler, on the hearts, OFA for ...
Breeding my Boxer	11/17/2008
Q: I have a two 1/2 year old boxer. She is really lively and loves running. We have had the heart ... A: First of all, I have to applaud you for doing the health test. There are many who don't do them, or ...
postpartum	11/15/2008
Q: how soon can i bathe my westie after she gives birth? she is in great need of a bath A: I'm sorry in the delay in getting back to you. You can go ahead and give her a quick bath if you ...
boxer mom	11/15/2008
Q: I have two boxers. I have bred my Angel 2 times and kept a pup (Halo) from her last litter. Halo is ... A: I'm sorry for taking so long in getting back to you. I hope that she has had her puppies by now. If ...
Who should be more comfortable?	11/15/2008
Q: Whose home is it preferable to do the breeding - the females or the males? I didn't know if it was ... A: You usually take the female to the male. Some males won't do his buisness if taken away from his own ...
Lactating Bitch with Hot Nipples	11/15/2008
Q: nipples. Should I be worried? A: I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you, and hope this has resolved. If mom is done whelping, ...
Showing already??	11/14/2008
Q: I bred my basset hounds wekks ago. She is will be starting her 5th week on Sunday 11-16-08. To me ... A: First of all, I'm sorry that it took me so long to get back to you. I'm not sure what happened, but ...
boxer birthing	11/13/2008
Q: my boxer is having her second litter she is now at day 64 and has not delivered and is not showing ... A: That clear discharge you saw last night may have been the mucus plug. If that's the case, then most ...
German Shepherd	11/12/2008
Q: How long is too much time between puppies being born? She had the first about 6:00pm and 5 hours ... A: I hope that she either had the rest, of you got her to the vet. A dog can safely go three hours ...
dog delivery	11/12/2008
Q: my dog is had it's last pup at 8:36 and it is three hours later is this noman and what will be ... A: I hope that she's had the rest already. A dog can safely go 3 hours inbetween puppies. After that, ...
c section	11/12/2008
Q: I have a shih tzu that had a c section last litter. (A different owner) Sorry I don't know any ... A: It really depends on what caused the section the first time. Some dogs need a section every time, ...
heat after whelping	11/11/2008
Q: ....her 1st litter was born Oct 2nd. Very healthy beautiful pups (6) , no problems including labor. ... A: I wouldn't think that she could be, it's only been three months since her last heat. If she's ...
Yorkie Breeeding Age - Too Old?!?	11/11/2008
Q: I have a 6 yr old yorkie that I have been wanted to breed since she was young. I got too worried ... A: There are a lot of breeders that won't breed a female for the first time after the age of three, ...
labor	11/11/2008
Q: how can you tell if the pups are in the birthing canal? A: If a pup is in the birthing canal, then you may see a lump. The female will most likely be straining ...
ellie	11/10/2008
Q: my dog ellie gave birth to 1 pup at mid day today its now 9pm. she had only 1 pup but when i felt ... A: I hope that she either had the rest of her pups, or she went to the vet. If there's more than two ...
My Female shiz tsu...pregnant???	11/10/2008
Q: I have a 3 year old female and a 7 month old male shiz tsu and we witnessed them breed three ... A: No, home pregnancy tests do not work on dogs. Your best bet would be to get this girl to the vet to ...
Nursing	11/10/2008
Q: What is ok to put on a nursing dogs nipples.The puppies are 4 weeks old have teeth now and sharp ... A: Thee's not much you can put on a nursing dog's nipples. Just make sure that the puppies' nails are ...
heat cycle aftr whelping	11/10/2008
Q: our lab just had her first litter of puppies, 11 to be exact. they are 11 weeks old, I called and ... A: Wow, 11 seems to be the lucky number here. If you took mom in to be spayed 11 weeks after she gave ...
French bulldog pregnantcy	11/10/2008
Q: My frenchie is 60 days in to her pregnantcy. Her temperature has dropped from 99 degrees to 97 and ... A: You are correct, French Bulldogs rarely give birth naturally. I would call your vet and let her know ...
whelping in golden retrievers	11/9/2008
Q: my best friends golden retriever started whelping about 5 pm last night, delivered the first puppy ... A: I hope by now this has all been taken care of. I would most definitely get her to the vet to be ...
nursing a pitbull puppy	11/9/2008
Q: I have just received my first puppy. I have no idea what to do. My husband and I are trying to feed ... A: It sounds like your puppy is way to young to be at a new home away from his mom. You can keep trying ...
litter	11/9/2008
Q: HI THERE MY BOXER WAS DUE YESTERDAY AND NOTHING YET HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT BEFORE TALING HER TO THE ... A: If she's not constantly panting, digging, ect., then I'd wait until Monday to see what happens. ...
heat cycles of a miniature schnauzer	11/9/2008
Q: We have a 9 month old Miniature Schnauzer that we have had since she was 3 months old. We have not ... A: Smaller breeds tend to come into heat earlier than the larger ones. However, it's normal for a dog ...
pregnant boston terrier	11/8/2008
Q: I have a boston that is due any day and know that they can be prone to having difficulties during ... A: If she has a colored discharge before the birth of the first pup, get her to the vet. If she has ...
Pregnant dog questions	11/7/2008
Q: We have an 8 month old Miniature Schnauzer and think she's pregnant. Is 8 months to young?? She ... A: 8 months is very young to be having puppies, she's still a puppy herself. I'd take her in to the vet ...
husky!	11/5/2008
Q: Renee i was wondering if you could help me out, i have my husky booked in for an ultrasound to see ... A: Ask as many questions as you need, that's what we're here for. Her belly won't need to be shaved or ...
Mastitis and litter milk production	11/5/2008
Q: I have a Black Lab, Roxie she was 2 when breed. This is her 1st litter, she has 10 healthy puppies. ... A: It sounds like you guys have had quite the hard time. As for keeping a puppy to do this again, that ...
husky!	11/4/2008
Q: Renee i was wondering if you could help me out, i have my husky booked in for an ultrasound to see ... A: 37 days should be good. However, don't get disappointed if it doesn't show anything, or doesn't show ...
DOGS	11/4/2008
Q: my dam is now on her 5th day of pregnancy, could you give me some points to remember or advice on ... A: Nope, her barking won't hurt anything. You may just want to try to keep her calm, with hormones ...
DOGS	11/3/2008
Q: my dam is now on her 5th day of pregnancy, could you give me some points to remember or advice on ... A: It's very important to let your girl get plenty of exercise. This will help with whelping. A fat, ...
PUPPIES	11/3/2008
Q: my shih tzu puppies are 25 days old and they are going pee in the same area all the time so i put a ... A: It sounds like mom is keeping her area really clean, that's a good thing. Sometimes at this age, ...
lab puppy	11/3/2008
Q: My Chocolate Lab is 9 years old and she just had her first puppy. The puppy and my dog looks fine ... A: Because of her age, it's very possible that she had only one. However, I suggest getting her to your ...
dog breeding	11/2/2008
Q: We recently bought 4 Female Shihtzu's from a breeder. We have a 4yr. old male. He is new to ... A: You can try to put the female on your lap, and put your hand under her belly. This way, you can ...
my shit zu	11/2/2008
Q: my shit zu is 53 days pregnant. she has started panting. every time she has had her puppies on the ... A: Please forgive me for taking so long in getting back to you. We've had that nasty stomach bug that's ...
Siberian Husky not conceiving	10/31/2008
Q: I hope you can give me some kind of insight here. I have a 4 year old Siberian Husky. I found the ... A: I still wouldn't loose hope this heat. Going by the first bred date, that would put her at just 31 ...
one puppy litter	10/31/2008
Q: we are getting a puppy from a friend, their bitch had only one pup, he' now 4 weeks and doing well, ... A: It's best to wait until he's at least 8 weeks old. He needs to be with mom for a few more weeks. ...
10 1/2 mo. Chihuahua pregnant?	10/31/2008
Q: I have a 10 1/2 mo. old Deer Chihuahua that went thru her first heat on/about Oct 6th. We were all ... A: Has her vulva stayed larger than it's normal pre-heat size? If so, then most people take that as a ...
Dealing with a sexually frustrated Chihuahua	10/31/2008
Q: i dont mind breeding them but i dont want to until im able to find out whether or not i am able to ... A: If you male Chi is much bigger than your female, then I wouldn't try that anyway. You may want to ...
Lab acting strange after whelping.	10/30/2008
Q: My lab had 11 puppies about 36 hours ago. She has been the perfect mother until the past few hours. ... A: I hope that you have been able to get her to a vet by now. If not, you may have to take her to a ...
birth control	10/30/2008
Q: I HAVE A 1YO.MALE DECKER RAT TERRIER PUP AND PLAN ON GETTING A FEMALE DECKER RAT TERRIER PUPPY. I ... A: There are a few things that can be used. However, I caution anyone who wants to breed a dog from ...
fighting	10/30/2008
Q: My female staffy had puppies 2 days ago. She is VERY aggresive towards my male staffie, who then in ... A: This behavior may only last a few weeks. New moms are usually very protective of newborn pups. After ...
Newborn Pups	10/29/2008
Q: My 5 year old Pomeranian has had 4 litters of puppies. When she was 2 years old she had 3 pups in ... A: This is late, I'm sorry. Sometimes, we have no idea what happens to thse little guys. One minute, ...
Mother dog moving puppies	10/29/2008
Q: Our bullmastiff recently gave birth to a litter of 9 puppies but one was stillborn and 2 died ... A: You may have to keep dad completely away from mom and pups. He may be making her nervous. Some first ...
breeding bullmastiffs	10/29/2008
Q: My wife and I have two purebred bullmastiffs, we purchased them, unrelated for the purpose of ... A: Sometimes, an inexperienced male won't really know what to do. You can try using a teaser male. Put ...
Nursing dog still nesting	10/28/2008
Q: my siberian husky had 9 beautiful puppies on 10/26/08 we had set up a whelping box for her in her ... A: Some first time moms are really nervous. It make take them a while to understand what is expected of ...
preparing	10/28/2008
Q: . my name is Dawn and i plan on breeding my boxers in the future..my bitch is 23 months old, and i ... A: How thin are we talking about? Can you see all of her ribs, her hip bones? If you can only see the ...
Doubt of Pregnancy	10/28/2008
Q: ! Thank you in advance for attending my answer!! I want to tell you about my beagle, she's 2 years ... A: Every girl is different. Some girls who carry large litters may not get big until the last week. If ...
period	10/27/2008
Q: How long does a rottweiler puppy under a year stay in heat A: The normal length of a heat cycle in any breed of dog is about 21 days. Sometimes when the dog is ...
breeding frequency	10/27/2008
Q: We have a female and a male that live here together. We have decided to let them have puppies. ... A: Twice is enough. Any more than that and you have overkill. You end up with too many due dates, and ...
german shepherd	10/27/2008
Q: My german shepherd just turned 1 yr old on Oct 11. She was in heat the middle of Sept. We did not ... A: You can abort them if your vet will do it. Some vets won't when the dog gets so far along. You'll ...
studding my cavalier	10/27/2008
Q: I have a 7 months old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who I am considering studding out once he turns ... A: I'd wait until he gets closes to two before breeding him. He needs to finish growing before the ...
seperating mother and pups.	10/26/2008
Q: my dogs pups are just over 5 weeks old. just wondering what age i can leave them away from their ... A: They're plenty old enough now that if mom doesn't want to stay with them at night anymore, that's ...
watery discharge	10/25/2008
Q: my german shepherd is due to have puppies in 2 days, however she has had 3 leaks of watery discharge ... A: What did the watery discharge look like, what color, did it have a smell, and how much of it? Are ...
Chihuahua	10/25/2008
Q: My Chihuahua just had a litter of 4 puppies (her first) one died at birth and the other a day later. ... A: Are you talking about diarrhea? A lot of new moms get it, especially if they're allowed to eat any ...
Whelping	10/25/2008
Q: My wippet cross is we think about 4 weeks pregnant. She is very thirsty at the moment, so drinking ... A: It depends, how much extra water are we talking about? And how active is she? Within the next week ...
health after having pups	10/25/2008
Q: i have a pit bull choc lab mix and she just gave birth to 11 pups 2 days ago and she is very quiet ... A: You can try to put some beef broth on her food, or even some plain vanilla ice cream and see if she ...
Newborn Goldens	10/25/2008
Q: Our female has just given birth to 10 healthy pups (24 hours ago). This is her second whelping this ... A: I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but if you breed a dog on each heat cycle, you're ...
Screaming Whelp	10/24/2008
Q: I have a West Highland White Terrier who gave birth this morning to two boys and one girl. All the ... A: Sorry for taking a bit to get back to you. First thing you need to do is to take the pup's temp to ...
shih tzu mating	10/24/2008
Q: My shih tzu female 3.5 years of age had her heat cycle, then on the 8th of this month accepted the ... A: You're not a pain, ask as many questions as you need to.:-) That's what I'm here for. All this means ...
shih tzu mating	10/24/2008
Q: My shih tzu female 3.5 years of age had her heat cycle, then on the 8th of this month accepted the ... A: The cycle normally lasts 21 days, or roughly 3 weeks. Most breeders try on day 11 and 13, or on days ...
mix breeding	10/24/2008
Q: I have heard that I will not get "pure" shih tzus if I had a female that has been breed with a ... A: This is NOT true. She could've bred three different dogs last time, but if the male dog this time is ...
Breeding Bassets	10/23/2008
Q: OK it me again. If you remember my last question about pinkish discharge after breeding my bassets. ... A: First of all, you're going to convince yourself that she is, and then that she isn't through this ...
Male Daushund breeding.	10/23/2008
Q: i have a BIG important question! how old dose a female dog have to be to stop breeding? ALSO how old ... A: It depends on the dogs. I wouldn't breed a female past the age of 6, I personally quit by age 4, 5 ...
mating smells and bathing	10/23/2008
Q: i mated my shihtzu on the 20th at my home which took the male a while to not be scared, but they ... A: I wouldn't bath her at this point, I would get her to a vet and let him smell her. Usually, a bad ...
Puppies	10/21/2008
Q: I just found out today that my beagle is pregnant, she as a large stomach (not huge) the milk ... A: All dogs are different. Some will get milk in a week before whelping, some a few days, and some even ...
Basset Breeding Question	10/21/2008
Q: Today is day 14 for my female on her heat. Her and the male bred once on day 12 and twice on day 13 ... A: It's normal. Unless she has a fever, a nasty, foul smelling discharge, quits eating/drinking, then I ...
female Brittany's heat cycle	10/20/2008
Q: I have a female Brittany who is about 3 years old. She was bred for the first time in February and ... A: Did she bleed the whole 3 weeks the heat cycle after she whelped? It sounds like she may be ...
My Dog...	10/20/2008
Q: I mated my Red nosed Pitbbul with a Blue Pitt bull. She didn't have puupes, but she developed milk. ... A: It sounds like she could have experienced what's called a false pregnancy. Dogs will show pregnancy ...
bigger dog gets smaller dog pregent	10/19/2008
Q: i have a small pom that weighs like 5lbs and a jack russell long wire terrier mixed i think my male ... A: It depends on a few things. If she's healthy, and kept trim, she may be able to have them. It's ...
labor process	10/19/2008
Q: I have a three 1/2 year old female German shepherd which I rescued a few months ago with the male. ... A: Don't be sorry, that's what I'm here for. Write 100 times if you need to.:-) Oxytocin is only good ...
nursing dogs mammary gland area	10/18/2008
Q: My dog did great with her first litter. I have now noticed the scratch marks and I would call them ... A: I'm not sure how old your pups are, but the best way that I have found to trim nails is to catch ...
labor process	10/17/2008
Q: I have a three 1/2 year old female German shepherd which I rescued a few months ago with the male. ... A: I understand what you're saying, times are tough right now. I'm really not sure, I don't know were ...
labor process	10/17/2008
Q: I have a three 1/2 year old female German shepherd which I rescued a few months ago with the male. ... A: Any colored discharge before the birth of the first puppy is not normal, and needs to be checked ...
toy poodle luxating patella	10/16/2008
Q: i think my poodle has I think a luxating patella. He is just six and half years old. Is surgery a ... A: It really depends on how bad it is. Most of the time, this needs surgery to correct it and to try to ...
puppies getting enough milk	10/16/2008
Q: My puppies are now 6 days ols i was wondering how do i know if my shih tzu is making enough milk. ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, I had a computr glitch. If the pups are growing and have ...
28 ultrasound negative	10/15/2008
Q: We bred our 3+ virgin Vizsla bitch to proven stud, naturally, 5x over week period. Began day #11-18. ... A: It could be too early. You have 5 different due dates, if all the breedings took place on a ...
puppy shots	10/15/2008
Q: MY YORKIE IS ABOUT TO DELIEVER SOON. IF SHE HAS A FEW PUP IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN GIVE THE SHOTS ... A: Every breeder is different as to when they worm and give shots. And a lot of breeders do this ...
Cleft	10/14/2008
Q: I have a mini schnauzer who had a litter of seven pups. One of the pups was about half the size of ... A: This is usally not something that fixes itself, he will most likely need surgery to correct it. It ...
labor	10/14/2008
Q: My boxer is panting heavy and miserable. She is digging around, changing positions and has a small ... A: This phase can last up to 24 hours before the birth of the first puppy. You'll know when the first ...
my boxers first time giving birth	10/14/2008
Q: This is my boxers first time giving birth. She has only had one and at first she was very distant ... A: Canine pregnancy lasts 63 days, though it can go safely between 58-65 days. What exactly did the pup ...
whelping	10/14/2008
Q: My shih tzu had 4 puppies yesterday and only saw three placents. they gave her a shot of oxi ... A: It's fine that she doesn't want to stay with them all the time, as long as she's feeding them well ...
Heat Cycle after whelping	10/13/2008
Q: I have a female APBT who whelped a litter of 7 on July 17 of 08. I am wanting to know how soon she ... A: How often does she normally go into heat? If she normally goes in every six months, then I'd start ...
breeding Min Pins	10/13/2008
Q: My question is ..My Bella just started her period...when should I have the stud come over and how ... A: Count from the first day when you noticed the bleeding. Most breeders try on days 11 and 13, or on ...
What type of breed do I have?	10/13/2008
Q: Yesterday i notice my dog in the back yard barking, so i went to see what was wrong with her and ... A: Not to be rude, but what you have here are mixed breed puppies, simple as that. Many people breed ...
due date	10/13/2008
Q: my yorkie was mated at 11th, 13th and 15th of August. Today is the 63days from her first mating, ... A: When a dog loses her mucus plug, she should go into labor within 24-48 hours. The mucus plug is this ...
weaning puppies	10/13/2008
Q: My poodle had 4 schnoodle puppies. they are now 4 weeks old. The puppies seem to be doing pretty ... A: They can be weaned between 5=6 weeks. The three sounds like they're doing good with it, it takes ...
pregnant dog's temp	10/12/2008
Q: my Maltese is going to due in 4days. I'm start taking her temp few days ago, her temp is always ... A: Some girls have a lower temp. As long as she's eating, drinking, feeling fine, and doesn't have a ...
bloody fluid	10/11/2008
Q: My basset hound is due to deliver around October 25th. Yesterday she started squirting out dark ... A: This is something that definitely needs vet attention. Any colored discharge before the birth of the ...
whelping	10/11/2008
Q: My shih tzu had 4 puppies yesterday and only saw three placents. they gave her a shot of oxi ... A: Unless you have a breed with thick fur, or the room is extra hot, the mom shouldn't be panting after ...
Breeding	10/10/2008
Q: I just welcomed a 7 month basset/beagle mix. She had her first vet appointment today and the vet ... A: There are two different types of umbilical cord hernia. You have the kind that has a hard bump that ...
Pregnant Boston???	10/9/2008
Q: I have a 3 yeard old male Boston who is not fixed. We also have a 1 year old female, also not ... A: You're welcome. It depends on the area you live in, and your vet. My vet charges $400 for a regular ...
Rottweiler gestration	10/9/2008
Q: I have a pregnant 4 year old rottie on day 65 of gestration. She got hooked up with big rottie and ... A: My best advice to you would be take your girl in to the vet for a check up. It can be dangerous to ...
whelping (yorkie 19 months)	10/9/2008
Q: THIS IS MY GIRLS 2ND LITTER. SHE ONLY HAD 1 PUP IN HER FIRST LITTER. SHE ATTACK THE MALE ALWAYS.(FOR ... A: From what I'm understanding from what you wrote, your girl is only 19 months old, and this is her ...
breeding young male dogs	10/9/2008
Q: I have a 7 month old male who tried to breed my 2 yr old female....I think he bred her only because ... A: I'm not sure what breed your dogs are, but the smaller ones tend to mature faster than the larger ...
Pregnant Boston???	10/9/2008
Q: I have a 3 yeard old male Boston who is not fixed. We also have a 1 year old female, also not ... A: If she was bred on Sept. 9th, then that would put her due to whelp at about Nov. 10th. Canine ...
Breeding my dog?	10/8/2008
Q: I have a 2 year old Yorkie that is in heat. The male locked up with her a couple of hours ago. How ... A: I personally would wait until tomorrow. If you're wanting to breed the first girl twice, then I ...
Chihuahua breeding ?	10/8/2008
Q: I have a very small chihuahua who is about 3-4lbs and 3 years old.She is very healthy but skinny. I ... A: Is there any way you can send me a picture of her? First thing I would do is if she hasn't been ...
Corgi pups after whelping	10/8/2008
Q: My female corgi had 7 pups last night. This is her fourth little and everything went perfect. Now ... A: I hope the pup is still ok. It sounds like maybe she didn't get all the fluid out of her lungs. Is ...
English bulldogs chat	10/8/2008
Q: Are you on myspace? I've just bought a beautiful 3mths old English bulldog pup. I am looking in to ... A: No, I'm not on myspace.:-) It's good that you want to do your research. There are certain health ...
Pregnant dog	10/8/2008
Q: I am unsure of the date she got pregnant but I do know it was in August. Any ways my question why is ... A: If the clear snotty looking stuff doesn't have a bad smell, or is clear, then there's nothing to ...
small male to large female	10/7/2008
Q: I am trying to breed a 6 1/2 lb. min pin to a 16 lb. min pin. Is this possible? How can you make ... A: There are a few things that you can try. You can put a few books under a rug, and try to get the ...
Milk production after spaying	10/6/2008
Q: My Maltese had to have an emergency c-section. The vet that did the surgery said I should spay her ... A: This doesn't alway happen, milk drying up after a spay. There have been plenty of dogs that have ...
labour	10/5/2008
Q: who advised a hormone injection within a hour they contacted us to say a c section was needed ... A: It doesn't sound normal. First of all, what type of hormone injection? If it was oxytocin, then that ...
My Female Pit has a swollen breast	10/5/2008
Q: Hey.. my dog gave birth to 9 puppies last Tuesday. They are currently 11 days old, and most of the ... A: Please forgive me for not getting back to you sooner. I've had a sick human kid here. It sounds ...
yorkie puppies	10/4/2008
Q: my yorkie is about 10 pounds and the dad of the pups is s big dog mixed with a little dog and weighs ... A: After she hits day 50 of her pregnancy, you can have some x-rays done to see about how many there ...
dog has been in labor for 13 hours	10/3/2008
Q: My dog has been in labor since about 13 hours. Found her nesting last night. It is 62 days since she ... A: The first part of labor can last up to 24 hours. As long as she doesn't have a colored discharge ...
boxer puppies	10/3/2008
Q: She said that they are still young(6weeks) and it could still go away. My question is have this ... A: I've had a puppy that had a low grade puppy murmer that did go away. I would keep this particular ...
Mucus in Stool	10/2/2008
Q: My mini Schnauzer had quite a long string of mucus in her last (softer and stinkier than normal) ... A: I would take her in and have her checked for coccidia, just to be safe. If it's not coccidia, then ...
my puppy is pregnant	10/2/2008
Q: MY 10 MONTH OLD CHIHUAHUA IS PREGNANT.I KNOW SHE IS TOO YOUNG.IF SHE WAS TO CARRY THROUGH THE WHOLE ... A: You have a couple of options here, you can allow her to have the puppies, and the vet can do a ...
MY DOG JUST GAVE BIRTH	10/1/2008
Q: MY PITBULL JUST GAVE BIRTH TO A LITTER OF 12... SHE IS CONSTANTLY POOPING AND DISCHARGING SOMETHING ... A: Well, a lot of dogs get diarrhea after giving birth. It's natures way of cleaning the dog out. ...
Mini dachshund	10/1/2008
Q: I am interested in breeding my short hair red dapple female mini dachshund. Is either short hair or ... A: Remember now, Doxie's aren't my speciality. However, I did look some stuff up for someone else. I'm ...
I think my dog's pregnant!	9/30/2008
Q: I have a cocker spaniel who went into heat around July. When we went to go get her from outside our ... A: Just insert the thermometer in about an inch, but make sure she doesn't sit down, and hold the end ...
my boxer	9/30/2008
Q: my female boxer is 3 yrs old, this will be her 2nd litter. i have estimated she is due on or around ... A: Have you thought about having an x-ray done? I personaly like them better than the ultrasound. They ...
feeding yorkies	9/30/2008
Q: Is it bad to feed 4 day old yorkie by hand. We have a runt that we dont think is getting enough milk ... A: It's not bad to hand raise when you have to. You may want to try this though: first, make sure the ...
I think my dog's pregnant!	9/29/2008
Q: I have a cocker spaniel who went into heat around July. When we went to go get her from outside our ... A: When was she bred? If she went into heat in July, and was bred anytime in July, then she should've ...
my boxer	9/29/2008
Q: my female boxer is 3 yrs old, this will be her 2nd litter. i have estimated she is due on or around ... A: I hope she doesn't go too early. Anything before the 58th day, and the pups have a small chance of ...
weening	9/28/2008
Q: bonnie my yorkshire terrier gave birth to 2 boys,they are doing well.the fist born is smaller than ... A: If mom is taking good care of them, and has plenty of milk, then I'd wait until they were about 4-5 ...
puppy placentas	9/28/2008
Q: My dog had her puppies yesterday, she has had four. The first two I had to help her deliver, the ... A: You can take her to the vet to get the clean out shot. This is what I would highly suggest. The ...
Is my chihuhauha pregnant?	9/27/2008
Q: This is her 4th breeding and she should be about 27 days along.I took her to the vet on day 20th for ... A: It very well could be. She's at the right day to feel them. However, in a few days the fluid will ...
Miniature Schnauzer heat cycle	9/27/2008
Q: So happy to have found you! We have a 1.5 yr old Mini Schnauzer (our baby!) and I was just ... A: Dog's heat usually lasts 21 days. They can bleed through the whole thing. Some dogs will taper off ...
pug pregnancy	9/27/2008
Q: i think my pug might be pregnant my pug was caught twice by our boy pug and i am not sure if she is ... A: The best thing I can tell you to do is to get your girl to the vet. If she only bled that one day, ...
Beagle Gestation	9/26/2008
Q: We have a 7 year old female lemon beagle that we have had since she was 6 weeks old. We have never ... A: Her age could be a problem. I'd keep in close contact with her vet through the whole thing, to be on ...
dog pregnancy	9/26/2008
Q: My dog went into heat at the end of July and we had planned to have her spayed in August. She is a ... A: Those tiny lumps very well could be puppies. Either way, she should go into laobr soon if she is ...
dog pregnancy	9/26/2008
Q: My dog went into heat at the end of July and we had planned to have her spayed in August. She is a ... A: Dogs will absolutely drive you nuts, making you think she is one day, not the next. Try this. Stand ...
another question about my puppies	9/26/2008
Q: i have new questions about my puppies. i started them on mushy puppy food yesterday and now one has ... A: I would take the pups that have diarrhea and the one that seems to be constipated in to the vet. ...
whelping boxer	9/26/2008
Q: my boxer delivered on sept. 14 and i noticed that tonight she had some puss coming from one of her ... A: You need to get this girl to the vet fast. It sounds like she may have mastitis. Gently check each ...
Shih tzu dog is having puppies	9/25/2008
Q: My shih tzu is 47 days pregnant and she is was almot 11 lbs before pregant. I took her last week ... A: You should start to feel movement soon. If the pups are large, or she's having a small litter, they ...
Putting our Boxer dog up for stud.	9/25/2008
Q: We have Bruce who is 1 year old, he's a handsome boy and has the perfect Boxer personality, he has ... A: I would wait until he's about 2 years of age. That way, he'll be done growing so you'll know what ...
Age For giving birth	9/25/2008
Q: -) !!! I read some of ur replies, and gained a lot of knowledge on dog pregnancy... You had ... A: Well, the life expactancy depends on the size of the dog, and how good of vet care they get. Small ...
weight gain after litter	9/24/2008
Q: i have a concern with my 2 year old boxer. she had her first litter of 7 puppies on august 24th. she ... A: If these pups were born on Aug. 24th, that would put them at 4 weeks. This is the normal time when a ...
my bitch late giving birth	9/24/2008
Q: my bitch (milly) staffordshire bull terrier is late giving birth (second litter). She is 67days ... A: I would place another call in to your vet about the shaking. Did she do that her first litter? Have ...
Age For giving birth	9/24/2008
Q: -) !!! I read some of ur replies, and gained a lot of knowledge on dog pregnancy... You had ... A: Well, I know that different cultures believe different things, and that's ok.:-) I can only tell you ...
selling frozen semen from champion boxer	9/24/2008
Q: I am not a breeder, however I showed/owned a champion boxer. Luke was a beautiful representation of ... A: I'm sure there would be people interested in using his sperm if he was healthy, was a good ...
Shih tzu dog is having puppies	9/23/2008
Q: My shih tzu is 47 days pregnant and she is was almot 11 lbs before pregant. I took her last week ... A: Every dog is different in how much weight they gain. If your girl was on the thin side to begin ...
whelping	9/23/2008
Q: I just bought an Olde English who is pregnant and I need to know how I can tell if she has 3 weeks ... A: you're not bugging me. That's what I'm here for.:-) If you do let her have her pups outside, then ...
whelping	9/23/2008
Q: I just bought an Olde English who is pregnant and I need to know how I can tell if she has 3 weeks ... A: She'll lose her mucus plug about 24-48 hours before labor. It's a thick, clearish glob of a ...
staffordshire bull terrier	9/22/2008
Q: im from England and my question is that ive a 4 and a half year old staffy and shes about to have ... A: It does take a lot out of mom when she has a litter, and no matter what you feed her, she'll most ...
lahsa too early to be pregnant	9/22/2008
Q: she was the runt of her litter and she weighs about 7pounds. what should I do? go to the vet ASAP? ... A: I would definitely worry. 7 months is way too young to be having puppies. If the breeding took place ...
dog breeding	9/21/2008
Q: please can you tell me if it is normal for by boxer female to bleed right through her cycle i was ... A: Every dog is different, some girls bleed heavily through the whole thing, and I'd say that you have ...
small Yorkie last stage of pregnancy	9/20/2008
Q: I have a small yorkie female 5lb bread her to a 4lb male she is very big and is due the 30th of ... A: You need to get this girl to the vet fast. Any colored discharge before the birth of the first puppy ...
labour	9/20/2008
Q: my dog is at day 62. she has been in labour for approx 10 hours. i just took her outside to the ... A: They usually do lose it before labor starts. She may just have a normal clear discharge. As long as ...
mum and pups	9/19/2008
Q: hi if u give milk to dogs after they have had pups can it give her v bad diarrhea if yes what els ... A: Yeah, don't give cow's milk to mom or pups. The best thing you can do for her is to just give her a ...
male shihtzu	9/18/2008
Q: i have a 2 years old shihtzu and he has no interes in the female that is in heat please help.this is ... A: I'd definitely have his thyroid checked. You can't force a dog to breed. If you really want pups ...
2 year old shepord 59 days pregnent	9/18/2008
Q: 6 on Mon and 99.9 from Tues to now is there anyother symptoms to look for other that whats on line ... A: The slimy mucus stuff you saw may have been her mucus plug. If that's what it was, she may go into ...
male shihtzu	9/18/2008
Q: i have a 2 years old shihtzu and he has no interes in the female that is in heat please help.this is ... A: What does your boy do when the other male is trying to breed your female? If he has absolutely no ...
Mating Process	9/18/2008
Q: I have a near three year old k.C.Cavalier who is in heat at the moment and I want to have her mated. ... A: First thing I would do is let them meet on leashes. If all goes well, then if you have a fenced in ...
Beagke puppies-1 week old	9/17/2008
Q: Our 7 yr old beagle had 4 puppies last week. 2 died within days. Do not know why. Of the 2 left one ... A: Always try. The first thing I would do is get them to the vet, and make sure there's no infection ...
When can I breed from my oldtyme Bulldog	9/17/2008
Q: I was just wondering what would be the best time to breed from my oldtyme bulldog she has already ... A: You didn't say how old your girl is. If she's really young, say 6 months old, and has her next heat ...
Pregnacy in dogs	9/16/2008
Q: ..I have a Boston Terrier that is four years old. Recently, well, to be exact, was breed August 2nd, ... A: Actually, you have 9 due dates is she was bred on every day between the 2nd to the 10th. I really ...
pregnant boxer	9/16/2008
Q: okay thank god she mad it 58 days... now i am noticing that after she has lost some of the mucos ... A: Wow! Lucky 13, huh?:-) You sure have your hands full. For such a big little like this, I would hald ...
boxer puppies	9/16/2008
Q: I have a another question for you. My boxer seems to be running out of milk only 4 nipples are ... A: Feed small pups about 4 times a day, but you don't have to feed them at night. The shaking is ...
Boxer pregnant or experiencing a false pregnancy	9/15/2008
Q: I have 2 beautiful boxer dogs named Zeus and Shira. We are trying to breed them, so July 12 was the ... A: If she was bred on July 12, then that would put her due on Sept. 12, which was last Friday. How many ...
Breeding	9/15/2008
Q: I was looking for American Bulldog pups and came across a listing that said they were "Double bred" ... A: I take double bred as being line bred, meaning the dog has the same dog more than once in it's ...
COCKER SPANIEL/POSSIBLE TUMOR	9/15/2008
Q: I BOUGHT A 4 YEAR OLD COCKER SPANIEL LAST WEEK AND THEY TOLD ME SHE WAS BREAD WITH A TOY POODLE BUT ... A: It depends on what the 'tumor' is. It could be a cyst. However, because it is located close to the ...
how do i know when my dog is ready to mate	9/14/2008
Q: help ANSWER: Hi Brenda. I'm not sure what the question is here, but I have a few of my own.:-) How ... A: Most breeders try on days 11 and 13, or on days 12 and 14 of the heat cycle. This is when most ...
Labor stalled?	9/14/2008
Q: Yesterday evening my Lab/Rotweiler mix went into labor. My hubby went out to feet our two dogs and ... A: I'm hoping that she's done something by now. If not, you need to get her to the vet. Are you ...
Breeding Pekingese	9/13/2008
Q: I use to breed my larger dogs. They are Rotties, and it was hard because she done nothing and I had ... A: I see what you mean now.:) From what I understand, your breed is known to need help during the ...
mastitis	9/13/2008
Q: I have a boxer that has six pups they are a week old last week she had one nipple swollen the vet ... A: Actually, it's great to give mom and pups. Most breeders use this when mom gets mastitis and needs ...
1yr old great dane pregnant	9/13/2008
Q: i own 2 great danes. a female blue and a male harlequin. i know when i adopted them both that i ... A: First of all, I have to say this, I'm not here to judge anyone, or yell at anyone. Yelling doesn't ...
could my pit be pregnant	9/12/2008
Q: Q#1 My pit is about 15 months old and she just had her 1st period last month and lasted til the ... A: You said that her heat cycle lasted to the beginning of this month. If she had been bred, then it ...
Puppies dying	9/11/2008
Q: I hope you can help. We recently got a pregnant beagle, a friend of the familys had bred her before ... A: There is something called the fading puppy syndrome. It's when puppies die without any obvious ...
Studding a male chocolate lab	9/11/2008
Q: I have a male chocolate lab that I am interested in studding but do not have a clue as to how to go ... A: He is still too young yet. Because of his breed and size, I'd wait until he was closer to two years ...
staffodshire bull terrier	9/10/2008
Q: My 2 year old staf came in to season on 5thy september a i am hoping to breed her with a friends dog ... A: If she came in on the 5th, then that just puts her at 7 days in. Try on days 11 and 13, or on days ...
pregnant boxer	9/10/2008
Q: okay thank god she mad it 58 days... now i am noticing that after she has lost some of the mucos ... A: There's no stupid questions.:-) Boxers are known for gas. This is quite normal. If she lost her ...
Season	9/10/2008
Q: my dog is 15 months called Bandit and my bitch is 9 months called Zuki, she has been bleeding for 2 ... A: The heat cycle lasts 3 weeks. Since they are both willing at this point to breed, definitely keep ...
Puppies born this AM	9/9/2008
Q: My husband just brought home this beautiful pitt female a few days ago. She acted odd from day 1, ... A: First thing you need to do is to make her a box in a safe place to keep her puppies. Then, get mom ...
Possibly pregnant female not eating	9/9/2008
Q: I e-mailed you a few weeks ago about my toy poodles not wanting to breed but a few days later nature ... A: I'm glad that things worked out.:-) Some girls get super picky when pregnant. Have you tried canned ...
WHELPING BOXER	9/9/2008
Q: MY BOXER IS 57 DAYS INTO PREGNANCY AND I NOTICED THIS WEEKEND THE MUCOS DISCHARGE FROM HER VULVA ... A: If it is the plug, you can't miss it. It's really thick, clear, gunky stuff. A dog can safely have ...
first time mother not feeding pups	9/9/2008
Q: My puppies are 3 hours old and the first time mom refuses to touch or feed the paps. What do I do? A: Try to get her to nurse the pups within 24 hours after they were born so they can get her colostrum. ...
Breeding info	9/6/2008
Q: I will be breeding my 3 year old english bulldog when she comes in heat (September-October). My ... A: I would give her her shots and worm her before she goes into heat. I usually try to get my girls' ...
bitch leaving pups	9/6/2008
Q: bonnie had two lovely boy pups today, but she seems not to have a lot of milk in her teets. is there ... A: Please forgive me for taking so long in getting back to you. The power supply went out in my ...
Breeding	9/5/2008
Q: thought it was from hubby because he has nose bleeds during the nights. But this morning 09/05/08 ... A: 10 months is way to young to be bred. You need to wait until this girl is at least 1 1/2 years old, ...
9 month old dobermann bitch	9/4/2008
Q: i am trying to prevent them from getting pregnant as she is way to young, but as i am only human i ... A: 9 months old for a Dobie is way too young to get pregnant right now. I'd suggest taking the boy to a ...
Dog Breeding and heat cycle	9/4/2008
Q: I tried breeding my 4 year old yorkie on May 9th and 12th. It did not work. I just noticed she has ... A: It could be that she's experiencing what's called a split heat. It's when the dog comes into heat, ...
Min Pin	9/4/2008
Q: I have a 2 year old min pin..would like to know if is to late to trim ears and bobbed the tail?..if ... A: It's too late for the ears. If you can find a vet to do it, you may still be able to do the tail, ...
Dashund Pregnancy ?	9/3/2008
Q: I have a dashund who I thought breed some 70 days ago. Her boobs have grown a great deal, she has ... A: If she was bred 70 days ago, then I doubt she is pregnant unless she was bred recently. Lay her on ...
Breeding a Chihuahua and a Shih Tzu	9/3/2008
Q: I have a question about breeding my female Chihuahua with a male shih tzu. She's about 5lbs and he ... A: Anytime you breed a much smaller female to a larger male, you run the risk of running into trouble. ...
question on breeding pits in mass	9/3/2008
Q: I was wondering what the requirements law wise to be able to breed these two dogs together licenses, ... A: I'm really not sure. I am posting two links at the bottom of this note. The first one is from New ...
mating	9/3/2008
Q: we were going to mate our bitch this week but one of our younger dogs has just started coughing & ... A: First of all, I'd get the coughing dog to the vet to make sure that's what is going on. If it is, ...
breeding	9/2/2008
Q: Can you breed pitbulls from the same batch? A: Are you talking about brother-sister breeding? If so, this is the most potent type of inbreeding. If ...
Shi Tzu expeting	9/2/2008
Q: I have a Shi Tzu who is expecting her first liter. What is the best way for us to help her prepare ... A: If she was bred on July 15, then she's due on Sept. 15. That's if this was the only time she was ...
Female White German Shepard	9/2/2008
Q: I have a 9 month old female German Shepard who has not had her first heat session. I saw a ... A: You have a larger breed. This girl needs to wait until she's at least 2 years old before breeding. ...
poodle terrier mix	9/1/2008
Q: I have a poodle terrier mix that is 10 months old. I want my male poodle mix to mate with my mini ... A: I would wait until she was at least 2 years of age before breeding. When you breed a female too ...
whelping boxer	9/1/2008
Q: i have a boxer and she is 48 days pregnant but it seems for sure her puppies have already dropped ... A: I'm sorry you didn't find my first answer very helpful. It's different for each dog and each ...
flea treatment	9/1/2008
Q: l treated bonnie on the 16th august with stronghold flea control.since thursday she has been ... A: Ask all the questions you want. You can buy a pill from the vet called Capstar. It's very ...
my boxer puppies	8/31/2008
Q: I have 3 more questions for you. First, When the puppies were born I didnt get to the umbilical ... A: Ask as many questions as you need to, that's what we're here for. Pups usually open their eyes up ...
heat	8/31/2008
Q: I have a female bullmastiff. She will be 2 in October. During her last heat she was bleeding for ... A: It very well could be normal for your girl. Most dogs bleed for about 21 days. When it's the right ...
whelping boxer	8/31/2008
Q: i have a boxer and she is 48 days pregnant but it seems for sure her puppies have already dropped ... A: Sometimes with the second pregnancy, the pups may seem to drop earlier. If you can get her to day ...
Protective Dam	8/31/2008
Q: Our 4 yr old Yorkie just gave birth to 2 healthy pups last night. She is taking very good care of ... A: You can go ahead and take them now. Just keep her in a pet carrier while the pups are being looked ...
my 2 year old pregnant boxer	8/31/2008
Q: my name is Heather and I have an approm. 2 year old boxer. We got our boxer (rookie) from these ... A: Well, you have two due dates. You go by both dates. If she was bred on July 2nd, the she would be ...
4 week old boxer Puppies have thinning hair	8/31/2008
Q: My boxer just gave birth almost 4 weeks ago. I have noticed the last day or so that all 7 puppies ... A: Is there any way that you can send me a picture of one of the puppies? If so, pick the one that ...
Wondering if it took?	8/30/2008
Q: I'm new at breeding Std. Dach, I've bred GSPs for many years, but it's a whole different ballgame! ... A: It is very probable that she took. However, when dealing with dogs all bets are off.:-) Acording to ...
feeding concerns	8/30/2008
Q: I took her to vet twice 2 weeks.then 4th week was told she could not feel any pups. bonnie was ... A: When you ask what else can you give her, you're talking about dog food? If she's on a good quality ...
4 week old boxer Puppies have thinning hair	8/29/2008
Q: My boxer just gave birth almost 4 weeks ago. I have noticed the last day or so that all 7 puppies ... A: It's not normal. Ir could be something a simple as their diet, or something more serious. Make sure ...
male dog getting sick	8/29/2008
Q: ...My female dog is in heat and my male dog is going nuts. He gets so excited that he gets throws ... A: Are you sure it's just because he's excited and doesn't have something else going on? Some dogs do ...
My peke in heat and won't breed	8/29/2008
Q: My peke is in heat and in her 10th day.She is a first time breeder and so is the stud.She will let ... A: Most breeders try on days 11 and 13, or on days 12 and 14, so, you're kind of early yet. You say the ...
Male Chihuahuas and their balbus glandis	8/29/2008
Q: I have a one year old Male Chihuahua and am planning to use him as a stud in the future. However I ... A: This is normal. When the dog reaches sexual maturity, this gland will enlarge and become hard, as ...
maggie our boxer	8/29/2008
Q: We bred her on August 21 last thursday today I noticed a green discharge coming from her is this ... A: I'd get her to the vet. Green is not good. She could have a simple infection. Either way, this needs ...
breeding	8/28/2008
Q: I have a male and female puppy from the same parents. They are different litters though. Is it ... A: It depends...were their parents health tested and passed all of their health tests pertaining to ...
My Baby is not acting right !!	8/28/2008
Q: We have a 3 year old female bulldog and a 2 year old male bulldog. She had her first pack (11) ... A: She already had one litter this year? If you breed a dog too many heats in a row, you're setting her ...
my boxer puppies	8/28/2008
Q: I have 3 more questions for you. First, When the puppies were born I didnt get to the umbilical ... A: Glad to hear all are doing well. The bubble you see may be an umbilical hernia. You may want to have ...
how much to feed at 5 and a half weeks pregnant	8/28/2008
Q: my cavoodle is at the most 5 and a half weeks pregnant. she was mated between the 20 th and 27th of ... A: I usually start to up their food when they become more interested in eating. Feed three small meals ...
eating puppies	8/28/2008
Q: Recently an abandoned Rottweiler gave birth to 10 puppies by the road side. She ate all but two of ... A: It's not super common, but it happens more than you think. I don't think that anyone really knows ...
Pug whelping	8/28/2008
Q: I have a pug and she is in the last few days of pregnancy. This is her second litter of Pug/Boston ... A: It's usually easier for the dog to actually deliver the second litter, as the canal is stretched out ...
Is my Yorkie fixing to start whelping?	8/28/2008
Q: I bred my yorkie on her 11,12,13th day of heat cycle. I took her in last Friday for an x-ray ... A: The thing is, unless you do pregesterone testing, you don't know exactly when the dog ovulates, ...
Mastiff delivery	8/27/2008
Q: When my Mastiff goes into lobor what do I do? A: Actually, I just recently got my first Mastiff, and have been doing a ton of research. I have a few ...
Breeding & tie	8/27/2008
Q: My male was having trouble finding the hole so we assisted him. my question is do they have to get ... A: A dog doesn't absolutely have to have a tie in order to pregnant the female. However, the dog does ...
Is my boston pregnant?	8/27/2008
Q: They never tied but did do it about 5 different times. I was wondering if she is pregnant? They were ... A: First of all, every girl is different and will exhibit pregnancy signs differently. Dogs also ...
Rootweller mating	8/27/2008
Q: Does the presence of another bitch restrict a male from mating where there are 2 female dogs but ... A: Not usually. If it seems to be causing a problem, simply seperate the female not heat in from the ...
Tail docking on poodle	8/27/2008
Q: I've got 2 toy poodles, 1 is 8 months old and another one is 3.5 months old. they both have long ... A: You may be able to dock the tail now. However, I most definitely wouldn't use the rubber band ...
Accuracy and timing of Xray	8/26/2008
Q: I have a female rottweiler that I have been trying to breed. Last winter, she bred, and had a false ... A: I would do another x-ray at the end of this week just to know for sure. If she's not pregnant, then ...
Urgent!!! my dog is close to giving birth:	8/26/2008
Q: Please can you help, about a week ago my daushound was driven over, here leg and pelvis were ... A: She'll start to pant, alot. And dig like crazy. She may go off her feed. She'll be restless, and ...
french bulldog	8/25/2008
Q: I am wondering Renee if it is worthwhile taking my frenchie for a scan as it is now 42 days since ... A: You're most definitely not a nuisance. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Because your ...
Accuracy and timing of Xray	8/25/2008
Q: I have a female rottweiler that I have been trying to breed. Last winter, she bred, and had a false ... A: Did the stud owner actually see the dogs breed? Acording to what you wrote, the breedings took place ...
changing heat vyvle pattern	8/25/2008
Q: Is there any good way to change a heat cycle pattern? I cattle there are drugs "hormones" that can ... A: I'm not sure how it works with cattle, but in dogs, I wouldn't reccomend anything that messes with a ...
whelping	8/24/2008
Q: My German Shepherd is 5 days early and expelled a dead puppy about 2 hours ago she is not showing ... A: I would get her to the vet for a check up to see what's going on, and to see if there are any ...
my boxer	8/24/2008
Q: My boxer is about 58 days pregnant and I took her to the vet today to have an xray done. There are ... A: If she doesn't mind you guys touching and handling the pups, then that's great. Makes your job much ...
my boxer	8/24/2008
Q: My boxer is about 58 days pregnant and I took her to the vet today to have an xray done. There are ... A: I'm glad that all went well. It's normal for mom to whine when puppies cry, especially her first ...
boxer dog in labour	8/23/2008
Q: My dog is not showing any of the normal signs that i have read about on this website, but her waters ... A: I'm not quite sure what you mean by her water has broken, the bags of water doesn't break in dogs ...
post whelp coat blow	8/23/2008
Q: my lab gave birth to 12 puppies 7 wks ago. She has done a great job with the pups but now she has ... A: Most dogs blow their coats after giving birth, sometimes they can look downright awful.:-) It just ...
french bulldog pregnancy	8/22/2008
Q: sorry to keep asking you questions. Went to the vet tonight so the vet could palpate her abdomen. ... A: No problem at all! I wouldn't go by that. You are correct in that by time time, the pups are ...
Limited Registration	8/22/2008
Q: I was looking into buying an AKC puppy but when I found out that the seller was only offering ... A: Limited registration means that the dog can't compete in conformation shows, and if the dog is bred, ...
my chihauhau had two miscariages	8/21/2008
Q: like 9/10 months later she came in heat again and i mated her with a larger dog that i thought was a ... A: It is really hard to say for sure why your girl had two miscarriages. It could have been because of ...
breeding my Boston Terrier was	8/21/2008
Q: My nine month old female Boston has been in heat for about 9 days. I have heard that it's best to ... A: It's best to wait until the dog is about two years of age to breed. Most breeders try on days 11 and ...
Shih Tzu' sore tits from nursing	8/21/2008
Q: My shih tzu is nursing 6 beautiful 2 week old puppies. Her skin around her nipples is starting to ... A: There's really not much that you can put on them as the pups are still nursing. You could try just a ...
my boxer	8/20/2008
Q: My boxer is about 58 days pregnant and I took her to the vet today to have an xray done. There are ... A: After the dog is done, she will quit panting, stretch out, and seem to relax. It's best to take her ...
Breeding my female pug w/ Male Boston Terrier	8/20/2008
Q: We have a year old pug female who we were not expecting to breed yet, but she went into heat and my ... A: Canine gestation is 9 weeks, or 63 days. A pregnancy can safely go between days 58-65. Unless she is ...
neutered chihuahua "tying" with un-spayed	8/20/2008
Q: i have a 7+ year old male chihuahua that i had neutered very early in his life. knowing that ... A: First, I have to ask, when you had your boy neutered, were both testicles dropped? Is there any way ...
Is my Yorkie too small/short?	8/20/2008
Q: I have a 5 lb. female Yorkie that's 3 1/2 and a 3 lb. male Yorkie that's 2 1/2. They are not ... A: Some females refuse to be bred, even when they're in the right part of their cycle. You may want to ...
Pregnant Yorkie	8/19/2008
Q: My yorkie is pregnant, I am taking her temperature twice a day. Everyday her temperature changes ... A: A dog's temp will flucuate like ours do. That's normal. If you're going to go by the temp, then you ...
french bulldog pregnancy	8/19/2008
Q: My frenchie is now possibly 35days pregnant. Apetite has increased until today, she hasn,t touched ... A: Since your girl has had a litter already, it may take longer for you to notice a change in her ...
spotting after insemination	8/19/2008
Q: Had my English bulldog surgically inseminated two days ago. How long till she stops bleeding ... A: Dogs will usually bleed for 21 days through their heat cycle, weither they were bred or not. Did her ...
I think my baby is in heat !	8/19/2008
Q: I hope you can help me : ) . I have a Yorkshire Terrier 4 years old Dusty ,he bread with my sisters ... A: Well, it really depends on the dogs. If I were going to attempt this type of breeding, I would ...
newborns	8/18/2008
Q: i was wondering if you could help me. I am goin to start and breed Husky dogs but im abit stuck, i ... A: Mom will feed her pups quite often at first. There's no set number of times as long as the pups are ...
I think my baby is in heat !	8/17/2008
Q: I hope you can help me : ) . I have a Yorkshire Terrier 4 years old Dusty ,he bread with my sisters ... A: Inbreeding such as this, can cause problems if you don't know the dogs behind your dogs, and if the ...
Puppy development after whelping.	8/17/2008
Q: Do you know of web-site or other resource that outlines a day-to-day schedule approximates. For the ... A: I know it took me a few days to get back to you, I've been looking for your web site that you ...
Boxer still never had first heat	8/16/2008
Q: I have a 15 month female boxer that I think has never had her first heat. I have owned boxers most ... A: You know, I've never had a female Boxer go into heat for the first time before they were a year old. ...
is my girl pregnant?	8/16/2008
Q: You answered my ? last week re: my mi-ki who I hope is pregnant. I know what some of the signs to ... A: Most of the time, if the dog took, the vulva will stay slightly swollen. A lot of breeders take that ...
Boxer c-section	8/15/2008
Q: My boxer who is 3 years old had a c-section performed this morning. Had 6 puppies, one died. Is ... A: Mom will be pretty sore. Keep a really good eye on those stitches, watch out for an infection. Also, ...
Tests	8/15/2008
Q: I am fairly new to the breeding business and really want to be a responsible breeder as I will be ... A: Unfortunately, the bulldog is known for a few serious health problems. The hips need to be x-rayed ...
Breast care	8/15/2008
Q: My golden retriever gave birth to 7 beautiful puppies last Friday, today i noticed she was digging a ... A: You can give her a bath. Just use plain warm water for now because the pups are nursing. As for the ...
Breeding Supplies	8/14/2008
Q: I have a two Parson Russell Terriers, one of which I plan to breed to a stud (I still have yet to ... A: During the actual mating process, you won't need much. A good leash and collar, and some water. You ...
dog pregnancy	8/14/2008
Q: I've asked you questions before and you've been such great help, I figured I'd ask your opinion. ... A: The best days to try are between 25-30 after breeding. Just count 25-30 days after the last ...
boxer breeding	8/14/2008
Q: I was wondering how long boxers are usually pregnant for and what is the best age to breed her. ... A: The best age to breed a Boxer is at least 2 years of age. Boxers need a bit more time to finish ...
dog pregnancy	8/14/2008
Q: I've asked you questions before and you've been such great help, I figured I'd ask your opinion. ... A: I'm glad that I have been of some help.:-) There is always a chance that your girl took. I always ...
Dog pregnancy.	8/14/2008
Q: My dog is a maltipoo (17 months old) and had her puppies on Sunday, April 10, 2008 and had 4 ... A: The bleeding part is normal after whelping as long as the dog doesn't have a fever, won't eat/drink, ...
English Bulldog Whelping	8/13/2008
Q: I have an English Bulldog that is currently pregnant by a Pit Bull. I have taken her to the Vet and ... A: The 'average for the Bulldog is 5, remember though, it's just an average. About 10% of the breed are ...
how long do I have	8/13/2008
Q: I have a 3 year old female boxer. I have never bred her before. Today is her 11th day in her cycle. ... A: You have until about the 14th. This is just an average. Some girls ovulate really early in the ...
Preg. Chihuahua	8/12/2008
Q: I have a beautiful pregnant chihuahua that has been pregnant for about a month and a half. I was ... A: Please do trim her nails.:-) She'll feel so much better if you do. All you need to feed her is her ...
schnoodle diet!!!!	8/12/2008
Q: My 8 month old schnoodle is not eating that I just brought the lady said he's been eating puppy ... A: Dogs usually take a few days to get use to their new home. A lot of them won't eat that well for the ...
Breeding Difficulty	8/12/2008
Q: I have been trying to breed my labs over the weekend and my stud keeps trying but appears not to be ... A: I would suggest taking your boy to the vet and have his penis checked out. This may be your problem, ...
dog in heat ?	8/12/2008
Q: she is due her 6th season, on fiiday evey dog we past started to howl at her and there was little ... A: A plit heat will usually last a little bit longer than that before it stops. I'm not saying it's not ...
My mini daushond seems preggies	8/12/2008
Q: I was wondering if you could advise on something, my mini daushond seems to be pregnant but it seem ... A: There's always a risk when you breed dogs that something may go wrong, a too large puppy causes ...
Cocker ready to whelp	8/12/2008
Q: my cocker is within days of whelping. had an ultrasound done 3 days ago...there's 5 in there! the ... A: Breech is really common in dogs. You usually don't have to help with the delivery unless the puppy ...
Breeding Difficulty	8/11/2008
Q: I have been trying to breed my labs over the weekend and my stud keeps trying but appears not to be ... A: First of all, what day of the cycle is your girl on? Does your male have any problems extending his ...
bichon frise	8/11/2008
Q: we bred our bichon the middle of June, her 63 days would be between this wednesday and friday. When ... A: Can you feel any of the puppies move around, or feel the shape of them? Have her lay on her side, ...
puppies are dying	8/11/2008
Q: my rott had puppies a week ago and when she started having them she was fine but when she was all ... A: I don't think it was the shampoo, although I wouldn't use anymore of it. Plain warm water is good ...
bottle feeding bulldog pups	8/11/2008
Q: Annie never seemed to pick up and her temperature kept rising it turned out she had auto immune ... A: From what I understand, it is thought to have a genetic base, and is brought out by a trigger, such ...
french bulldog pregnancy	8/11/2008
Q: It is now 4 weeks since my bitch was mated she had initially a yellow/cream slight discharge this ... A: You should start seeing signs pretty soon, at least within a week or so. As for the stringy clear ...
Breeding Toy poodles	8/11/2008
Q: I have a 22 month old toy poodle female who is now on her 9th day (She started bleeding on July 30). ... A: If they try to breed again, stay close by but don't touch. When he starts pumping and gets ready to ...
Dog bleeding (in heat?) 2 weeks after having puppies	8/11/2008
Q: I have some knowledge of animals after working at an animal hospital for 8 years, so I get a lot of ... A: No, I don't think that dog is back into heat this soon. The male dog may have smelled the blood, ...
about my dog	8/10/2008
Q: yesterday my dogs temp was 101. but she started having labor pauns and making loud noises that ... A: It sounds like either a puppy died, or a placenta came lose from the uterine wall. A trip to the vet ...
Foster dog not cleaning newborn pups	8/10/2008
Q: I recently took in a very pregnant Brittany/Cocker mix (best guess) to foster, and though I read ... A: I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you. I think your question got lost.:-) If mom is nursing ...
GSD after the heat	8/9/2008
Q: We have 2 female GSD and 1 male GSD. Justice was 10 mths old when she came into her first heat and ... A: Some dogs will change their behavior during a heat cycle. Some become more aggressive, some become ...
my dog is in heat!!	8/9/2008
Q: sir iam ephraim from Philippines i have a japanese spitz and she's in heat and she's already ... A: You only need to let the dogs breed twice. Anymore than that, and it's overkill. You put undo stress ...
HELP!!!	8/8/2008
Q: My baby girl Gabrielle (2 yrs old, small frame) gave birth to 5 puppies. 3 are in excellent health ... A: Gently pinch the back of his neck and pull the skin up. If it stays tented up, then he's dehydrated. ...
Breeding Toy poodles	8/8/2008
Q: I have a 22 month old toy poodle female who is now on her 9th day (She started bleeding on July 30). ... A: 9 days is a bit early yet, I wouldn't lose hope yet. If he's starting to show interest now, that's ...
HELP!!!	8/8/2008
Q: My baby girl Gabrielle (2 yrs old, small frame) gave birth to 5 puppies. 3 are in excellent health ... A: He's a fighter that's for sure. Keeping these little guys alive is a tough chore. Get a small box. ...
New born puppies and mother	8/8/2008
Q: My dog just gave birth to a litter of 7 puppies. 4 are alive and healthy. Our veterinarian told us ... A: Please don't give cow's milk, in any form. Pups can't digest it, and they won't get much nutritional ...
HELP Mastitis	8/8/2008
Q: I'm at my wits end. My Lab (62 lbs.) has 10 pups and has mastitis (on one breast). The doc gave ... A: The only real serious problem that you may encounter with this is the pups getting diarrhea. Some ...
pregnant itching	8/7/2008
Q: I have a Chinese crested girl, she's 1 month pregnant, since she returned from the male's house, she ... A: usually, with a food allergy, the feet are the first thing to start itching. I would keep her on one ...
Pregnant Dog	8/6/2008
Q: I have a chihuahua that is on day 55 of her pregnancy. She has an enlarged abdoman, and is showing ... A: I don't think I've ever seens pictures of a false pregnancy either. I have seen females experiencing ...
Shih tzu pregnant with 7 puppies	8/6/2008
Q: we are worried about our 2 year old shih tzu , she is having 7 puppies this weekend and the vet ... A: Are you talking about a c-section? I would ask the vet why he thinks it's needed. Some vets are ...
chihuahua bitch 62 days gest	8/6/2008
Q: her milk is just coming in, her back end is rather swollen and she has a think gewie discarge. And ... A: Ok, I get it now! :-) The temp will drop to about 98. If you're not taking her temp twice a day, the ...
chihuahua bitch 62 days gest	8/6/2008
Q: her milk is just coming in, her back end is rather swollen and she has a think gewie discarge. And ... A: It sounds like she's pretty close. I'd stay with her and keep an eye on her. I'm not good with ...
min pin	8/6/2008
Q: My dog is in heat right now, but she is VERY small, I was trying to breed her and I think I made ... A: It sounds like a pretty bad situation, if you are truly unhappy with it. Any time a dog ties, ...
pregnant different	8/6/2008
Q: im pretty sure my cavoodle is pregnant, this is her second litter. she had her first a year ago. her ... A: usually, a dog will follow close to the same pattern with each pregnancy. However, this time she may ...
boxer	8/5/2008
Q: I have a couple questions 1) About how much should a boxer puppy weigh at birth? 2) Does it matter ... A: Boxer puppies usually weigh in at about 12-20 oz. at birth. Some may be bigger, some smaller. It ...
miniature schnauzer pregnant	8/5/2008
Q: I have searched all over the net and found out all about dog pregnancies, but I can't find the ... A: You need to get her a whelping box. You can either make on for her, or if she's small enough, you ...
English Bulldog Coats	8/5/2008
Q: i am looking into getting an english bulldog. i found the most loveable puppy at a reasonable price. ... A: English Bulldogs have a smooth, flat coat. I'm not sure why this puppy would have a 'fluffy' coat. ...
nursing dam	8/4/2008
Q: she has not wanted to eat for last 24 hrs but I insisted and she tried. She went out and ate grass ... A: I'm concerned about the shivering. It could be a calcium deficency. Get her to the vet for a check ...
bull dogges	8/4/2008
Q: I have 2 questions. 1. Do you have any tips or tricks to whelping Olde English bulldogges? I am ... A: I have done some research for you. If you're talking about the Olde English bulldog, and not just ...
hi	8/3/2008
Q: i have a female bishaun and i was wondering if it's okay to mate her with her brother A: Brother-sister breeding is the most potent form of inbreeding. If you choose to do this, make sure ...
breeding	8/3/2008
Q: I have just bread my staffie when or how will i know this has worked nelly is 5years young and very ... A: Some girls show early, some later. She may start to lay around, or eat a lot. Some dogs even get ...
mom caring for runt	8/3/2008
Q: We have been raising lab puppies for about 20 years. With many successes and a few sad incidences. ... A: To me, it sounds like maybe mom is trying to find Blackie a new place to stay. Does this little ...
boxer labor 50 days	8/2/2008
Q: I have a three in half year old boxer. She had four pups 1.5 years ago. She gave birth at 50 days ... A: Are you sure she doesn't still have a puppy inside of her? The best thing you can do is to try to ...
puppy weight	8/2/2008
Q: How can I find out what a normal/average puppy weight should be at the 8 week mark? I want to know ... A: There's really no set weight for a puppy. Some puppies are bigger than their littermates, some are ...
pregnant beagle	8/2/2008
Q: we did take her away from our male beagle but he must have got to her before that so now we have to ... A: The most important thing is to not let her get fat, and make sure she gets plenty of exercise. Make ...
Mating of 2 young Chihuahuas	8/1/2008
Q: First off I will admit to being totally ignorant with breeding of dogs. I have a 9 mo old male ... A: Well, always assume that the dog is pregnant even if you think she was bred. :-) It's safer that way ...
Boxer puppies	7/31/2008
Q: I have been raising akc Boxers for 8 year now. My recent female is a 3 year old and has had 2 ... A: How old was she when she had her first litter, and was she bred two heat cycles in a row. Being bred ...
Rescue litter- puppies wont stay warm	7/31/2008
Q: I rescued a mother chow from our terrible county animal control two days ago. She had given birth ... A: Try this....get a few empty 2 liter bottles and fill them with really warm water. Wrap a thin towel ...
Trouble Breeding	7/31/2008
Q: I have a 2 1/2 yr old chocolate lab. She is in her second heat and we have been trying to breed her ... A: Have you had a vaginal exame done on her? Some females have strictures inside of the vulva, making ...
Whelping Whippets	7/31/2008
Q: We have a pair of whippets and they have just had there first litter. The dam growls whenever the ... A: I would keep them separated for now. If mom is growling, then she doesn't want him around them. ...
lactating female	7/31/2008
Q: I adopted a mama dog who had given birth to pups about 3 wks ago. The owners gave her to me early as ... A: Keep and eye on them, and if you see any warm/red spots, then take her to the vet. One way to help ...
french bulldog breeding	7/30/2008
Q: 2 weeks ago my french bulldog was mated on her 6th 8th and 10th day of her heat. On the 8th day both ... A: It may not be anything too serious, but since she was bred and very well could be pregnant, I'd get ...
Wire Fox Terrier	7/30/2008
Q: Thought you would like to know the little lady I asked you questions about last week has had 3 ... A: Congrats! I'm glad that everything went ok. Normal average weight for your breed is 11-13 oz. I ...
boxer	7/30/2008
Q: I have a 4 year old boxer that I believe is about 6 weeks pregnant and I know that when they are ... A: The breasts sound normal. As long as you can't feel any hard spots, or they're not hot to the touch. ...
Determining if all the puppies were born	7/30/2008
Q: About seven weeks ago I have acquired a three year old six-pound yorkshire terrier from a co-worker ... A: The best thing to do is to get mom to the vet for a cleanout shot. This will make sure that ...
Female in heat	7/29/2008
Q: I have a 8 month old chocolate lab that hasn't had her first heat yet, and I am not very familiar ... A: Larger dogs tend to go into heat for the first time later than the smaller dogs. I would start to ...
possible problems with strange cross breeding	7/29/2008
Q: i have a 1yr female rotti x alsation and a male jack russell we had them separated when she was in ... A: Since she's a big girl, and the dad is much smaller, then you may not have to worry about the pups ...
My Chihuahua is in the heat again?	7/29/2008
Q: My Chihuahua (3.2 years old) just had a puppy in three months ago which is April 17th, 2008. By the ... A: If she went into heat back in February, then she very well could be back in heat already. You don't ...
early pregnancy	7/29/2008
Q: i have rottweilers that accidently mated when the bitch was only 9 1/2 months had the litter at 11 ... A: Again, my answer to the milk question is most likely because of her age. For a Rottie, that's way ...
early pregnancy	7/28/2008
Q: i have rottweilers that accidently mated when the bitch was only 9 1/2 months had the litter at 11 ... A: She probably had these problems because she was too young, her body may have not been able to keep ...
May have Pregnant pitbull!	7/28/2008
Q: July 26, 2008, I found my male blue pit and my female red nose pitbull stuck to each other. I know ... A: A dog's pregnancy usually lasts 9 weeks, or 63 days. It can go between 58-65 days safely. Make sure ...
Pregnant Pit	7/28/2008
Q: My friend brought over his pit for me to take care of since he knows i have taken care of pregnant ... A: I'm glad that all went well. She'll most likely look pretty rough for awhile. Just make sure she has ...
Dam after birth	7/28/2008
Q: My 20 month old Shih Tzu had her first litter of puppies 7/25. She was not very attentive at first ... A: Some new moms don't get it right away. Some dogs, especially if they're super close to their ...
mating again	7/28/2008
Q: 1)how do i know if my bitch is producing and the pups getting enough milk 2)when she comes into ... A: If the puppies have round bellies, and aren't crawling around crying, then they're most likely ...
Whelping.....possibly!!	7/27/2008
Q: My moms corgi was induced 2 wks ago because she was having difficulty with pushing. She had 4 ... A: I'm not going to say that it's impossible, but I will say that it is so highly unlikely. I've ...
What Colors Will Pups Be?	7/27/2008
Q: I have two female Pit Bull Dogs that are both Brown Brindle. I just bought a Blue Male Pit Bull ... A: I know what you mean about people not wanting to take advise from someone who's been there, done ...
Whelping.....possibly!!	7/27/2008
Q: My moms corgi was induced 2 wks ago because she was having difficulty with pushing. She had 4 ... A: If puppies were born two weeks early, they wouldn't survive. I don't think that's what's going on. I ...
My rottie just gave birth and we didn't know they were coming!	7/27/2008
Q: My rottie, who is only just over a year old, unexpectedly gave borth yesterday to a litter of 8 ... A: If she's still panting pretty hard, then she may still have a puppy or placenta inside of her. You ...
staph infection in my white boxer puppy	7/26/2008
Q: I have a white boxer who is 6 months old. She was put on prednisone because of really bad scratching ... A: Well, there are two forms of the 'red' mange, localized and generalized. Localized means there are ...
No tye when breeding	7/26/2008
Q: I have a female boston terrier today would have been her 11th day in heat she met with the male on ... A: It could be that she's just not quite ready yet to be bred. Your bred is known for what's called ...
dog in labour	7/26/2008
Q: I am the very proud owner of 2 small maltese dogs. My problem is that my little girl who is 62 day ... A: Are you sure her 'water broke', and she didn't just wet herself? Dogs' water don't break like humans ...
Jack Russell pregnant w/large dog..	7/26/2008
Q: I have a smaller jack russell and I know it's possible, but can it really be deadlyif the father is ... A: It can cause serious whelping problems. Because of the dad's size, the puppies may also be too large ...
bitch rejected pups	7/26/2008
Q: MY JACK RUSSELL GAVE BIRTH LAST NIGHT TO 4 PUPS.THIS MORNING WHEN I GOT UP WENT TO LOOK AT THE PUPS ... A: I'm sorry to hear this. I'm not sure exactly why dogs do this. Was she really young when she had her ...
Boxer puppies	7/26/2008
Q: ..I have a 10 month old female boxer and a 3 year old male boxer. They are our babies. Neither one ... A: Actually, dogs become pregnant while they're still bleeding, usually between days 11-14 of the heat ...
puppy pit bulls	7/26/2008
Q: ok my mom is getting a brother and sister pitbull. are they going to try to mate with each other? A: They will, dogs don't know that they're brother and sister, it doesn't matter to them. This is the ...
Is she going into labor????	7/25/2008
Q: My jack Russell mated somewhere between the 19th and 23rd of May. I just took her out again to ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. If she hasn't already started labor, it sounds like ...
What Colors Will Pups Be?	7/25/2008
Q: I have two female Pit Bull Dogs that are both Brown Brindle. I just bought a Blue Male Pit Bull ... A: I had seriously thought of sending this one to the questions pool, as I have no clue. Now, if you ...
Pregnant Pit	7/25/2008
Q: My friend brought over his pit for me to take care of since he knows i have taken care of pregnant ... A: It's really hard to say for sure. If her milk has already come in, then I wouldn't think no more ...
puppy's first cycle	7/25/2008
Q: My female shih tzu just had her first cycle and my male was able to mount her once, that we know of. ... A: Anytime a dog is bred, she has a great chance to become pregnant. The risks of pregnancy at this age ...
sickly rottweiler puppy	7/25/2008
Q: My rottweiler had just given birth 2 days ago, 8 puppies. One of the puppies came out feet first. ... A: The most important thing that you can do before feeding that puppy is to make sure that he's warm. ...
breeding	7/24/2008
Q: we have just bought cavalier king charles bitch,to mate with.we were told that shes never spaded or ... A: It's not a definite sign that she's been bred before, after the dog goes into heat for the first ...
Possible Complications in Female from Forced Separation	7/24/2008
Q: I'm very worried about my Red Heeler mix - she is about 10 years old and, to my knowledge, had never ... A: I would defintitely take her to the vet. Anytime a dog loses weight, interest in food, just acts ...
Shih Tzu New Mom 2 inverted nipples	7/24/2008
Q: Our new proud mama of three little oreo's ( black & white) they all seem healthy and nursing well. ... A: If the two breasts do have milk, then try to get the pups to nurse off of them. If the nipples are ...
litter size	7/23/2008
Q: what is the normal litter size for a pom 7,lb and her mom has always had 9 puppies ,I plan to have ... A: It sounds like the girls in that family have large litters. That's why I tell people to find out how ...
spayed female spotting	7/23/2008
Q: I have a few questions. My female, supposedly spayed GSD (she is a rescue dog who I adopted 6 weeks ... A: It depends on the dog how much she bleeds. Some dogs gush, some barely bleed. Some girls keep ...
Whelping	7/23/2008
Q: I have a toy rat terrier who weighs 3 lbs. She is pregnant and has a clear mucous for the last two ... A: As long as it's clear, it's ok. If it turns to a colored discharge before the birth of the first ...
Dog Pregnancy	7/22/2008
Q: My family and I have toy poodle and she just became pregnant but we don't know how to take care of ... A: Don't switch her to puppy food. Make sure she gets plenty of exercise, and don't let her get too ...
Is my yorkie pregnant?	7/22/2008
Q: We have a female yorkie ("Bunny") who during her first heat accidently got bred by a 2-yr-old male ... A: She could be experiencing what's called a false pregnancy. It's when the dog thinks she's pregnant, ...
DOGS AFTER TIE	7/22/2008
Q: what happenes or what should we do after both dogs are untied, would he want to mount her again or ... A: Right after the tie, the dogs will try to tidy themselves up, clean. Keep the female quiet, and you ...
litter size	7/22/2008
Q: what is the normal litter size for a pom 7,lb and her mom has always had 9 puppies ,I plan to have ... A: Actually, how many times a dog is bred doesn't have anything to do with how many puppies she'll ...
pregnant akita	7/22/2008
Q: my akita bitch is heavily pregnant but i do not know when to remove her mate from her living ... A: If she's ok with him for now, let them stay together. When her labor starts, remove him from her ...
dog in heat or already bred?	7/21/2008
Q: I adopted a female doxie mix from a shelter earlier this month. She is about 6 months old at this ... A: Because of her age, I seriously doubt that she has even been in heat yet. I know that small dogs ...
could she be pregnant??	7/21/2008
Q: my 11 month old ... came in to her first season,i had managed 2 keep her away from my male,it was ... A: It's really hard to say for sure, especially since we don't know what's going on with her cycle. And ...
mother behavior	7/20/2008
Q: ..I have one question about my female poodle (she is about 8 lbs.) she just gave birth to a three ... A: It may be too hot for her. A lot of people also believe that mom knows when something's not quite ...
my 3 year old labrador	7/20/2008
Q: My Labrador has had unexpected pup, but only the one, it is her first litter and i would like to no ... A: Dogs do have only one puppy sometimes. However, with everything else you have described, I would ...
diarrhea	7/19/2008
Q: This is my second request for information, I hope you don't mind? I have a wire fox terrier who has ... A: I don't mind at all. That's what I'm here for. :-) Did the temp drop stay down, or go right back up? ...
whelping	7/18/2008
Q: this date is 9 weeks from mating. I'm new to the breeding world, do you have any advise for me? it ... A: I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you. My youngest son got sick on me. I'm going to give you ...
breeding bulldogs	7/18/2008
Q: She was quite late with her first so could she go longer before her second? We are hoping to breed ... A: I have to say, I don't go by how many heats she has had. I just wait until the dog is two years of ...
dark discharge after birth.	7/18/2008
Q: my staffordshire bull terrier gave birth around 12 hours ago. I've noticed on the few occasions she ... A: This is normal. It will most likely turn to a blood color, and then lighten up over the next few ...
Exercising the pregnant bitch	7/18/2008
Q: I have a five year old Jack Russell Terrier who is expecting her first litter and I am wondering how ... A: For now, I'd let her decide on the exercise. If she's happy running around and being active, let her ...
whelping/breeding	7/17/2008
Q: i have a female miniature dachshund-still a puppy and i was wondering when they have there first ... A: A normal heat cycle lasts about 3 weeks, or 21 days. I's wait until she was at least two years of ...
whelping/breeding	7/17/2008
Q: i have a female miniature dachshund-still a puppy and i was wondering when they have there first ... A: Smaller dogs tend to go into heat the first time sooner than larger breeds. When she hits about 6 ...
boxer pups	7/17/2008
Q: First of all, thank you for all you do. I am a first time breeder of my female boxer (2 years) she ... A: Well, while the dog is whelping, you'll most likely need to cut the cords yourself. The way the ...
Daschund	7/17/2008
Q: i have a mini daschund who is having babies as we speak. I am at home with my father and we need ... A: If she doesn't calm down soon, you may have to take care of this puppy yourself. Some dogs get ...
Boxer with vaginal infection	7/17/2008
Q: Our boxer is now 13 weeks old. At 10 weeks she was emitting a small amount of green discharge after ... A: It sounds like she may have juvenile vaginitis.. It is common in young bitches, and can attract male ...
puppy's age?	7/17/2008
Q: we have an unusual situation. We brought a new toy poodle male puppy as a pet that was suppose to be ... A: It sounds like he may not be as young as you thought he was. My best advice would be to take him to ...
Boxer in Labor?	7/16/2008
Q: My boxer will be 63 days on the 20th. She has started losing mucous and also has diarrhea. She is ... A: It sounds like she is getting ready. Sometimes dogs will get diarrhea before labor, and after. It's ...
1 yr old Boxer	7/16/2008
Q: I have a female boxer she will be 1 yr old on the 22nd. I want to breed her with a male boxer of a ... A: No, that's not true. If you allow the dogs to breed many times, what you could end up with are ...
heat	7/16/2008
Q: my boxer puppy was born on december,5. when will her first heat cycle come? and how will i know it ... A: It depends. Some Boxers may go into heat as early as 8 months, some not until over a year, and I ...
english bulldog puppies	7/16/2008
Q: I have a 2 yr old english bulldog who recently gave birth to 9 puppies 3 1/2 weeks ago. I noticed ... A: I'd take her in for a check up just to be safe. Things can go south really fast, so the faster you ...
Daschund	7/16/2008
Q: i have a mini daschund who is having babies as we speak. I am at home with my father and we need ... A: Make sure that there aren't a lot of people around, just a couple that she's really comfortable ...
Maltese Breeding	7/15/2008
Q: My 5.5 lbs Maltese was just tied with my 12lbs Maltese mix, I really dont want these pups besides ... A: She could run into difficulties, then again she may do fine. Make sure she doesn't get fat, and gets ...
4lb yorkie pregnant	7/15/2008
Q: I have a 4lb yorkie that had 1 pup on feb 12 08. She went into heat begining of July. I put pants on ... A: You don't have to be sorry, that's definitely not a rude question.:-) Dogs don't see these things ...
Infertility? Or Infection?	7/15/2008
Q: I've been a small hobby breeder breeding long haired Chihuahuas for about 5 years. my sister came ... A: It sounds like you guys have run into some serious problems here. You may be looking at herpes, ...
Yorkchi at due date- STILL!	7/14/2008
Q: Our Yorkchi is at day 62 with fluctuating temps, (dropped to 99.3 then went up to 100.9) some ... A: Congrats! I'm glad that mom and puppies are doing well. They sure know how to drive a person ...
Bleeding after labor?	7/14/2008
Q: I have a 3 year old cocker spaniel that gave birth to 5 puppies within 4 hours, but what was strange ... A: I would take her in to the vet for a check up, and to make sure that everything is out. If something ...
diarrheor	7/14/2008
Q: my sibe had pups 3 weeks ago and still has diarrhea i have seen the vet but she told me to just feed ... A: The pups are 3 weeks old now, it's time to go ahead and worm mom and pups. This may help her. You ...
tell e everything i need to kno about my pregnate 14pound dog!!	7/13/2008
Q: hey i have a larger Chihuahua about 14pound i think she is about 5-7 weeks pregnant the male lives ... A: I'm going to answer your questions in the order you asked them.:-) And then, I'm going to give you ...
Boston Pups- discharge from nose	7/13/2008
Q: My wonderful Zazu had 9 pups, all healthy! Last week, I noticed one of the pups had what looked like ... A: It sounds like what ever was going on with the first puppy may be preading. I would definitely take ...
length and weight of newborn yorkie-silky mix	7/12/2008
Q: my silky and my mom's yorkie male mated and we just had the puppies on 7-9-08 and i was wondering ... A: I'm not really sure on the weight and length, especially since they are mixed. You may be able to ...
Short season had bleeding but not receptive to breeding	7/11/2008
Q: I have two cavalier girls that are 3yrs old My red bitch went into season on the 23rd of may and had ... A: I have to give you bad news, but I can't find anything on how to stop premature labor in dogs. I ...
Yorkchi at due date- STILL!	7/10/2008
Q: Our Yorkchi is at day 62 with fluctuating temps, (dropped to 99.3 then went up to 100.9) some ... A: The temp has to drop lower than that. She can go safely til day 65. If she goes later than that, get ...
Short season had bleeding but not receptive to breeding	7/10/2008
Q: I have two cavalier girls that are 3yrs old My red bitch went into season on the 23rd of may and had ... A: She may be having what's called a split heat. It's where a dog goes into what seams like a normal ...
Breeding Shi-Tzu Dogs	7/10/2008
Q: My female has almost stopped bleeding and the blood is straw color. She loves his ear and gets ... A: That's a good decision. A lot of people don't understand what exactly goes into having a litter. ...
puppy advice	7/9/2008
Q: this will be quite a long question really,better off explaining the whole story,hope you don't ... A: No problem. I'm glad that I was able to help. It's normal for her to pant some. She's most likely ...
boxer birth	7/9/2008
Q: she had her first pup at 3.10pm today and her second at 5.55pm but nothing sice. she dosnt seem ... A: The bleeding is normal. Don't let her go more than 3 hours between puppies, especially because of ...
puppy advice	7/9/2008
Q: this will be quite a long question really,better off explaining the whole story,hope you don't ... A: I mean no offense, but this is exactly what can go wrong with a whelping. I don't think people ...
pregnant boxer	7/9/2008
Q: our female boxer is pregnant and i was wondering if you could answer a few questions for us. Her ... A: You go by both dates, that means you actually have two due dates. If she's already hit day 65 from ...
Mating questions...	7/9/2008
Q: our toy poodle (who is an adult and has had puppies successfully before with her previous owner)is ... A: Two breedings is enough, anymore than that and it's overkill. It gives you too many due dates, and ...
imminent labor?	7/9/2008
Q: My miniature poodle is day 57. She had some clear slimy discharge this evening that I saw before ... A: That clear discharge you saw may have been her mucus plug. If it was, then labor should start within ...
Peekapoo Breeding	7/8/2008
Q: I have a peekapoo, Lucy, who is a year old. She is in her second heat. I am wondering if I choose ... A: I'd wait until she was closer to two before you breed her. I know that small dogs mature faster, but ...
Yorkchi at due date	7/8/2008
Q: Raising Chihuahua's this will be our third liter but this dam's first one. I beleive we have a good ... A: You need to talk to your vet about the calcium. If she doesn't need it right now, then I wouldn't ...
Birth moms	7/8/2008
Q: My poodle had her first litter of puppies and she had six. I was amazed. She pushed them out like a ... A: If she acts like she's having trouble holding her water, then she may need to go to the vet to see ...
My Jack Russell Terrier is pregnant........	7/7/2008
Q: I have a Jack Russell Terrier that was bred in June to another Jack Russell. She had 7 her first ... A: If she had a large litter last time, and you keep her healthy this time, then she is most likely ...
breeding	7/6/2008
Q: I own 2 border collies a male and female. last time my bitch went on heat she would not let the dog ... A: Without knowing exactly when she started bleeding, I can't be of a whole lot of help. You don't want ...
pitbull in distress labor	7/6/2008
Q: I have a pitbull which i believe is in labor she has the signs of dark blood and i recently read ... A: Is there any way that she could've hid somewhere and had her puppies? I honestly feel that this girl ...
breeding	7/6/2008
Q: I own 2 border collies a male and female. last time my bitch went on heat she would not let the dog ... A: You didn't say how old these dogs are. If they're young and unexperienced, that may explain a lot. ...
Puppies on first cycle	7/6/2008
Q: my shih tzu had puppies on her first cycle. She did fine with raising them, but will this affect her ... A: If she had an easy time the first time, then she may do ok the next time. Make sure you give mom ...
breeding a valley bulldog.	7/6/2008
Q: I wish to raise valley bulldogs. I am breeding my boxer to a bulldog now. Can valley bulldogs mate ... A: There is another expert in this catagory that can help you much better than I. I do know this, ...
Is my Boxer pregnant	7/5/2008
Q: My boxer was bred 30 days ago, the only thing I have noticed is she has hard knots above her nipples ... A: This is a super common question, and I'm going to give you my common answer.:-) It's so hard to tell ...
I think my bulldog is pregnant by another breed	7/5/2008
Q: I left my bulldog with my ex for a while. When I picked her up her nipples were hanging and she ... A: At 10 months old, the dog is still very puppy like. It will be hard on her. If she's to have these ...
Is she possibly pregnant??	7/5/2008
Q: Around the first week of june, I noticed that my female boxer was in heat (slight bloody discharge) ... A: :-) I'm going to let you in on a little secret, they don't teach much at all to do with ...
pitbull in distress labor	7/4/2008
Q: I have a pitbull which i believe is in labor she has the signs of dark blood and i recently read ... A: You say she's bleeding before the birth of the first puppy? That's not good. You can call around and ...
my dog just whelp a week ago and i need few questions answer. help me please.	7/4/2008
Q: my dog is like the medium sz breed, i cant really tell the exact breed since she is hybrid. She gave ... A: The diarhhea sounds like it was normal, especially since you said it's starting to clear up. A lot ...
heat cycle after weaning	7/4/2008
Q: I am trying to keep my bloodhound from mating again until we are ready for the responsibility, her ... A: She should go back into heat when she normally does. If it's usually 6 months in between heats, then ...
Is she possibly pregnant??	7/3/2008
Q: Around the first week of june, I noticed that my female boxer was in heat (slight bloody discharge) ... A: It sounds like she very well could be pregnant. I would suggest having an x-ray done after day 50 of ...
breeding a boxer	7/3/2008
Q: I have a boxer who is in heat, we have took her to another male boxer to breed on her 7th and 10th ... A: I'd still give her another day or so. Forcing her won't help, and there's really nothing that you ...
pregnat jack russell	7/2/2008
Q: I have a small jrt that i believe to be preg., her abdomen is much larger, her breast are starting ... A: Ok, I found one vet school in your state, but it's in Auburn. I don't know if that's very close to ...
Dapple Dachshunds	7/2/2008
Q: a friend of mine was told if she were to breed two dapple dachshunds, that the litter would turn out ... A: I do know that most breeders try to avoid breeding two dapples, as well as the merles. I have some ...
dog pregnancy	7/2/2008
Q: My dog is about 2 yers old this July and we bred her last May 2, 2008, I counted the last day of ... A: If the temp hasn't gone down, then it's not time yet. Prelabor signs are intense digging, constant ...
dog pregnancy	7/2/2008
Q: how can I take care with my bitch to assure of the puppies, and how can I have a big litter, in what ... A: Well, there's nothing you really can do to make a bitch have more puppies. She determins how many ...
dog pregnancy	7/2/2008
Q: My dog is about 2 yers old this July and we bred her last May 2, 2008, I counted the last day of ... A: Make sure she has plenty of water, and food at all times. Because her uterus is taking up so much ...
dog pregnancy	7/2/2008
Q: My dog is about 2 yers old this July and we bred her last May 2, 2008, I counted the last day of ... A: Well, it does happen. My very first Boxer litter, my girl only had one puppy. It can and does ...
beeding?	7/2/2008
Q: I bred my female to a stud June 10. I have seen no signs of pregnancy(she is a german shepherd)I ... A: Is there any way that she could be going through a split-heat? Did her last heat cycle last the ...
breeding	7/2/2008
Q: we are trying to breed my female yorkiepoo (her first time breeding ) with a male yorkie (he is very ... A: I always say that if a dog is bred, treat her like she is pregnant until proven otherwise. It's too ...
breeding	7/1/2008
Q: hi there could you please tell me if my staffy bitch could be pregnant?she was in her second week ... A: If she was bred, then she very well could be pregnant.:-) It's too hard to say for sure though. One ...
pregnat jack russell	7/1/2008
Q: I have a small jrt that i believe to be preg., her abdomen is much larger, her breast are starting ... A: This is a really good idea. I honestly don't know if they'll do it for a cheaper price, or even for ...
pregnat jack russell	7/1/2008
Q: I have a small jrt that i believe to be preg., her abdomen is much larger, her breast are starting ... A: She may be pottying in the house because her uterus is putting a lot of pressure on everything, ...
Just received a female boxer	6/30/2008
Q: My husband and I just received 2 female boxers that are sisters. They are aboout 1.5 years old. One ... A: I would definitely wait until this girl is at least two years old to breed her again. Boxers are ...
dog pregnancy	6/30/2008
Q: My dog is about 2 yers old this July and we bred her last May 2, 2008, I counted the last day of ... A: She could be having a small litter, or maybe she was bred later than you thought? If she's this far ...
3 yr old Lab with NO maternal instinct	6/29/2008
Q: We were given a 3 yr old Lab named Sissy in February. She has a very, very sweet and loving ... A: This is 'normal' behavior in a very young dog that is way too young to be having puppies. However, ...
Drying up breastmilk in dogs	6/28/2008
Q: My 6 weeks old pups were sold yesterday and the mom's breasts are engorged! I know not to feed her ... A: It'll take her breasts a while to get close to normal again. Cut back slightly on her food and ...
breeding and pregnancy	6/25/2008
Q: 1. how long is a dogs pregnancy last? 2. how soon can you even determine if they are pregnant? 3. is ... A: 1. An average pregnancy lasts 63 days, or 9 weeks. A dog can safely go on days between 58 thru 65. ...
breeding age	6/25/2008
Q: My male chi is 6 and the female is 7 is that too old? She has never been bred before. A: Some breeders won't breed their dogs for the first time after age three. I've known breeders to wait ...
jack russel pregnancy	6/23/2008
Q: any help is appreciated thanks wendy A: I would be worried a tad bit because of the size differences. Don't let her get fat, and make sure ...
next heat after whelping first litter of labs	6/21/2008
Q: My son's lab had a litter of pups after her first heat, due to his carelessness in keeping her away ... A: Please forgive me for taking so long to get back to you. I had a bad computer glitch. I would watch ...
When to expect the puppies?	6/21/2008
Q: Milk is coming out of my dog's breasts...I know that she is pregnant but I don't know when she was ... A: Without knowing a due date, or even an estimated due date, no one can really tell you for sure when ...
I don't know where to begin!!!	6/20/2008
Q: I foudn this boxer in my garage about 2 weeks ago. You could see her ribs and her backbone. Her ... A: You can try a regular baby bottle. That's what I use myself if the puppy is big is enough. Just make ...
spaying	6/19/2008
Q: i want to get my soon to be 7 mos old pitt/rott mix pup spayed and i want to know are there any ... A: Find out if your breed(s) are sensitive to any type of anesthisia. If so, make sure the vet doesn't ...
I don't know where to begin!!!	6/18/2008
Q: I foudn this boxer in my garage about 2 weeks ago. You could see her ribs and her backbone. Her ... A: If you haven't already, make her a warm place to keep her puppies, some kind of box. Make sure she ...
spaying	6/18/2008
Q: my dog is a pittbull/rottweiler mix. at first i did not want her spayed but now i do for health ... A: When a dog goes into heat for the first time, she often will have an attitude change before her ...
fertility	6/17/2008
Q: Have a female black mouth cur, she only comes into season once a year, and will only have one or two ... A: I had a female once that would only go into heat once a year. I LOVED this dog. It was very ...
pregnant boxer	6/17/2008
Q: Are there signs to watch for to know when our pregnant boxer is getting close to delivering her ... A: She should lose her mucus plug 24-48 hours before she starts labor. She may start to dig like crazy, ...
my boxer is due today and hasnt started.	6/16/2008
Q: my boxer bitch (Lucy) is 63 days today. She is still eating and her body temperature has gone from ... A: A pregnancy can safely go to day 65, so you may still have another day or two. :-) As for the clear ...
Boxer	6/16/2008
Q: This was our females 2nd heat cycle. We bred her on the 11th and 18th day. Both times they locked. ... A: I still think that she needs to get to the vet. To bleed for this long is not normal, I'm afraid ...
Boxer	6/16/2008
Q: This was our females 2nd heat cycle. We bred her on the 11th and 18th day. Both times they locked. ... A: Does the discharge look like tomato soup? If so, you may be looking at pyrometra, a serious uterus ...
Mother stopped nursing at 4 weeks?	6/15/2008
Q: My (irresponsible) friends had an unplanned litter of 7 black lab/pit bull puppies the 13th of May. ... A: Puppy food at this point is all they need. Some moms will quit at a certain age, usually when the ...
siberian husky	6/15/2008
Q: All my pregnant dog does just recently is lay around and sleep, is this a sign of puppies coming ... A: That's pretty normal. Most girls start this when they get further along. It doesn't absolutely mean ...
my dog stopped breastfeeding	6/15/2008
Q: my dog had 12 puppies three weeeks ago and wont feed them anymore . im worried about them and not ... A: If mom won't feed them, then it's time you step in. Since they're only three weeks old, you may want ...
BREEDING	6/13/2008
Q: HI I HAVE A 24MTH FEMALE AND 10MTH MALE STAFFY SHE HAS JUST HAD HER SEASON BUT HE MANAGED TO TIE ... A: It's really hard to say for sure if she is pregnant or not. It's a wait and see kind of thing. Many ...
Dog Pregnancy	6/13/2008
Q: Can a chihuahua dog get a lab female pregnant. My 2yr old lab was in heat and my neighbors chihuahua ... A: Is it possible for a Chihuahuah to get a large dog pregnant? Yes it is. I knew of one small boy who ...
mother dog not producing enough milk	6/12/2008
Q: I have a rat terrier, she gave birth on the 8th of June to two pups, today is the 11th. she doesn't ... A: IS mom drinking and eating fine? Try putting some broth over her food to get her to eat more if ...
premature labour	6/11/2008
Q: regards julia A: If you can get them to day 58, then they might just be ok. Anytime sooner than that, and chances are ...
Is My doberman Pregnant	6/9/2008
Q: I have two doberman pinchers male and female that got hooked the other night after trying very hard ... A: It's really, really hard to say. When you want them to take, is when they don't, and vise versa. :-) ...
maiden Maltese whelped 2/6/08	6/9/2008
Q: I have a maiden maltese that whelped a litter of 4 girls on the 2/6/08. She wants to be with the ... A: Ok, that sounds better. :-) There's not a whole lot that you can do to make mom want to nurse them. ...
chihuahua pregnant	6/7/2008
Q: my chihuahua is 2 days away from starting her 7th week of pregnancy and she has been having a clear ... A: If it's actually her mucus plug, then the dog should deliver within 24-48 hours after losing it. ...
inexperienced male	6/7/2008
Q: I have a 3 yr old female and have a friend's 5 yr old male, both virgin Yorkies. Last night she ... A: You can try to use a teaser male. Get a different male, and put him on a leash. Put the male that ...
chihuahua pregnant	6/7/2008
Q: my chihuahua is 2 days away from starting her 7th week of pregnancy and she has been having a clear ... A: What kind of discharge are we talking about? It it's thin, watery like, and clear, then that's fine. ...
is my boxer bitch pregnant	6/6/2008
Q: my boxer bitch who is 2yrs old and was and mated, on 28 days of pregnanacy was palpated by vet and ... A: While she is sleeping on her side, slip one hand under her. Put i close to her ribs, but still under ...
1st litter	6/6/2008
Q: im concerned about my jackrussel x yorkshire terrier dog, she had her puppys 3 days ago and has ... A: You need to get this girl to the vet. I'd ask for an x-ray to make sure there weren't a puppy or ...
Split Heat?	6/5/2008
Q: I have a 1.5 year old female that was due to come into heat at the beginning of may, which I thought ... A: It sure sounds like a split heat. It's more common than people would think. It's usually caused by ...
Breeding Boxers	6/5/2008
Q: I have a 4 year old male and a 2 year old female. I'm trying to breed them by letting nature take ... A: It very well could be the reason. She may be a shy breeder now. If you bred them before, and she ...
Stud fee with pick of the litter	6/5/2008
Q: I have a Maltese with three 6 week old puppies. The family with the stud chose the male from the ... A: If you have already sold the two females, and the stud owner picked out the male, then they're ...
is my boxer bitch pregnant	6/5/2008
Q: my boxer bitch who is 2yrs old and was and mated, on 28 days of pregnanacy was palpated by vet and ... A: They can reabsorb only one, or the whole litter. It's usually caused by injury, illness, poor diet, ...
Breeding Boxers	6/4/2008
Q: I have a 4 year old male and a 2 year old female. I'm trying to breed them by letting nature take ... A: When a dog goes into heat, her vulva will swell, and she will start to bleed. Her behavior may ...
Boxer Whelping	6/3/2008
Q: I have been reading your answers and thank you for all of the advice! We bread Accidently our ... A: I'm glad that mom and pups are doing well. The reason that mom doesn't want to stay with her pups ...
Whelping box heater?	6/3/2008
Q: I've heard so much about not using heaters in the whelping box. I'm concerned about puppies ... A: I use fake lamb skin in the bottom of the box, and use the two liter bottles for warmth. I don't use ...
mating out of season	6/2/2008
Q: We bread our bitch on the 3rd of may. She came off heat 2/3 weeks ago. We have just found them tied ... A: She may have had what's called a split season. It's where a dog starts heat, stops, then picks it ...
Shih tzu 64 days pregnant	6/1/2008
Q: I have a shih tzu who is 64 days pregnant today. She turned 4 years old yesterday. This is her first ... A: The temp drop doesn't stay down, that's why so many times it's missed. It sounds like mom is trying ...
Premature Whelping	6/1/2008
Q: Ok, so here's the question. My Lab bitch is on litter # 3. Her last two went off without a hitch, ... A: Usually, the temp drop is lower. Some girls are different however. Most pups born before day 58 ...
6-4 week-old chinese crested	5/31/2008
Q: I am just wondering how old should the puppies be before I introduce water or soft food.Things have ... A: Well, I usually start them at about 3-4 weeks. Simply because my girls usually give motherhood up at ...
I have a question...	5/29/2008
Q: ...I have a male pitbull and a female pug. Would it be possible to breed them in the future or would ... A: I would highly suggest not breeding these two. The female is so much smaller than the male, it may ...
Pregnant doberman?	5/29/2008
Q: Can you tell me how harmful it is if my doberman was to get pregnant in her first cycle. I know she ... A: One is better than 8-10 months. However, because she's a large breed, she still probably has another ...
pomeranian bitch	5/29/2008
Q: hi i have a female pom who came on heat and our male got to her they where lock together for over an ... A: It really depends on the dogs. It depends on if they bred during the right part of her cycle. It's ...
Breeding Boston Terriers	5/29/2008
Q: I have 3 Boston Terries. A male and two females. We recently seen the male hook up with both ... A: There could be a few reasons why she only had one puppy. If she has been bred back to back, meaning ...
how do i know if my english bull terrier is pregnant	5/28/2008
Q: didn't really want her to mate with our male and tried to keep them apart while i was out one day ... A: Anytime a dog is bred, on purpose or accident, always assume she is until proven wrong. Do you know ...
How can I tell when she's in labor?	5/26/2008
Q: We have a full-blooded miniature dachshund female, about 5-6 years old. She was given to us. She ... A: The most common signs of labor are heavy panting and crazy digging. This may last 24 hours before ...
whelping or not whelping, is the question	5/26/2008
Q: "Hi, i see you breed is BOXERS well thats what i need help with.I have a 2 and a bit year old girl ... A: The temp thing can be tricky. You need to take it twice a day for it work, once in the morning, and ...
unwanted breeding	5/25/2008
Q: I have a 10 month old beagle pup. She was breed well in the yard by a yorkie and the next day a blu ... A: Well, it can be dangerous for such a young dog to have a litter. Her body's simply not ready to give ...
breeding my dachshund	5/25/2008
Q: My female dachshund started showing signs of heat last week, she has been bleeding for about 3 days ... A: First I have to say that breeding dogs because someone else wants a puppy is not the best thing to ...
boxer in labor?	5/24/2008
Q: Our female is on her 2nd litter and she seems to be having some liquid coming out. She also has a ... A: You didn't say what color the liquid is. If it's bloody or green, then you need to take her to the ...
unwanted breeding	5/24/2008
Q: I have a 10 month old beagle pup. She was breed well in the yard by a yorkie and the next day a blu ... A: You have three options here. One, if the breedings took place within 48 hours ago, you can ask your ...
whelping center	5/21/2008
Q: Do you have to be a licensed Vet to open a whelping center? I'm far better equipped than any Vet in ... A: I'm not really sure about that. Laws are different in each state and city. My best advice would be ...
Aussie mix	5/21/2008
Q: Our Aussie mix is about 7 months old. At what age do they normally start going into heat? A: I'd start watching for her heat cycle now. I usually start to keep an eye on my girls when they hit ...
BLEEDING AFTER WHELPING	5/21/2008
Q: I have a pure bread female, 2 1/2 years old, who just had a litter of 10 last night, 5/19/08. Is ... A: Well, it's best to take mom in to the vet within 24 hours after whelping to get the 'clean out' ...
Boxer Dog pregnancy	5/20/2008
Q: My Boxer dog is due to have her pups on the 12th June but just today she has been drinking lots of ... A: I can't really say if this normal or abnormal, every dog is different. It does sound like quite a ...
Chihuahua pregnancy?	5/20/2008
Q: Please help. We received a chihuahua mix about a month ago. I took her to the vet today and he said ... A: THe most important thing here is to not let mom get fat. Make sure she gets plenty of exercise. A ...
breeding	5/19/2008
Q: when my bitch comes into season what days is she most likely to stand A: Every dog is different. Some dogs ovulate early, or later into her cycle, therefore may stand at ...
Diarrhea 1 week after giving birth	5/19/2008
Q: My shih tzu has had runny poop the past two days. She also needs to go frequently. Today she pooped ... A: A lot of dogs get diarrhea after giving birth. It's natures way of cleaning things out. This is ...
how many litter can a bitch have?	5/19/2008
Q: I'm working with a boxer breeder and her bitch is now pregnant with her 4th (and last) litter. I ... A: Every breeder has their own opinion as to how many litters a dog can safely have. I personally ...
separation anxiety of mother dog	5/18/2008
Q: Our female husky had only one puppy in her litter and we recently placed it in a good home. She now ... A: It seems that some females get really attached when they have only one puppy. All of their attention ...
no heat	5/15/2008
Q: I have a male 2 years old and a 9 month old female boston terriers. She came into her first heat at ... A: The shot can cause the heat cycle to be extended. That's a 'normal' side effect. Female dogs can ...
what to do now?	5/15/2008
Q: my patterdale terrier is 3 years old and got tied last week with anouther patterdale so may be ... A: Right now, there's not a whole lot that you do. Don't change her diet yet, and definitely don't put ...
Whelping	5/14/2008
Q: I recently had a liter of bulldogs puppies and was wondering how long until they sleep thru the ... A: It'll be a few more weeks. Usually, after the pups are weaned, they'll start to sleep through the ...
Puppy with harelip!?	5/13/2008
Q: 1 of them has a harelip and although we are prepared to bottle rear him if needed we would love him ... A: The best way to tell if a puppy is getting enough to eat, is his belly will be round and full, not ...
Breeding Boxers	5/13/2008
Q: She has been on heat once before but we didnt let anyone near her. She is on again but will not let ... A: Your Boxer boy is pretty young to be bred yet. He most likely isn't sure of himself yet. My honest ...
problems with male dog	5/12/2008
Q: I have been breeding with great success the Bernese Mountain dog for many years. I just imported a ... A: He's a big breed, and he's only two. He may still not be completely matured. I've seen male dogs at ...
adopting 2 litter mates	5/11/2008
Q: My question is this, I keep hearing different things about what ages are appropriate for adoption. ... A: Most people believe that it's best to leave the pups with mom and it's littermates until it is 8 ...
delivery	5/11/2008
Q: My lab is due to deliver today. Yesterday she began to have a "greenish" color discharge. This is ... A: Any colored discharge before the birth of the first puppy isn't good. It doesn't necesseraly mean ...
whelping	5/10/2008
Q: what size whelping box should I have for my chihauha A: My best advice would be to measure her from her chest to her rear, and add a foot. That will be how ...
male will not breed	5/10/2008
Q: we have a male Rott who is 4 and a female who is 3 she has been in heat 5 times now this is the ... A: The first thing I would suggest is having the male's thyroid checked. A low thyroid can cause sexual ...
Breeding my Female Boxer	5/9/2008
Q: This will be my second litter of boxers, however this is a new female and she has not been bred yet. ... A: No problem! If she's on day 12, you still have a few days to play with. Keep trying each day, she ...
Sable Colored GSD Pup	5/9/2008
Q: I'm actually needing your expertise here. I recently has a litter of gsd pups. Parents pure German ... A: I didn't mean to take so long in getting back to you, but you stumped me, and I was trying to figure ...
Breeding my Female Boxer	5/8/2008
Q: This will be my second litter of boxers, however this is a new female and she has not been bred yet. ... A: Boxer girls are usually pretty cut and dry, very easily bred. If they're showing these type of ...
puppies	5/8/2008
Q: my dog had 7 puppies 2 weeks ago and this morning i noticed that one has the runs not sure which one ... A: It could be a case of worms, or overeating. The best thing to do is to try to figure out which puppy ...
how many puppies to expect	5/8/2008
Q: My boxer is 1 year old and this will be her first litter. How many puppies should we expect for the ... A: Because she is so young, she may not have that many this time. The average for a Boxer is 4-6. I've ...
how many pups	5/8/2008
Q: i have a bullmastiff cross great Dane and i have breed her with a french mastiff cross American ... A: With her being a mixed breed, it'd be really hard to say for sure how many to expect. When you have ...
Early labor	5/8/2008
Q: I have a 5 yr old yorkie Emmy that weights about 3 lbs and is pregnant from a smaller yorkie. The ... A: J.! You need to get with your vet, and make a game plan for this dog. The best thing that you can do ...
boxer breeding	4/16/2008
Q: my boxer is 2 1/2 her birthday is 11/15/05 she is currently in her heat cycle and her progesterone ... A: I'd do another test tomorrow or Thursday. As for when she'll definitely be ready, it's too hard to ...
boxer breeding	4/16/2008
Q: my boxer had progesterone test yesterday 4/15/08 which came back 3.77 when should she probably be ... A: Most breeders who use progesterone testing repeat the test every other day or so until it reaches 5 ...
Stud fee or pick of the litter	4/8/2008
Q: On April 01, I had written to you asking for advice on the captioned subject, as the owner of the ... A: I'm just really glad that I was able to help and offer some good advice. I'm also glad that it ...
when can pug have thee first litter	4/8/2008
Q: I've got a female pug and she is months old.She has just had her first season, I thought this was a ... A: I didn't get how many months old your dog is. :-) At any rate, I highly suggest to anyone wanting to ...
2yrs old, 1st time rottie mother not eating or drinking that much	4/8/2008
Q: labor started 2 days ago(thurs afternoon). last puppie born yesturday at about 7pm. 14 total. 11 ... A: I'm glad that mom and babies are doing well. I kind of figured that something was going on with her. ...
Boxer dog in labor (I think)	4/7/2008
Q: I have emailed you before, and I need your help again. Yesterday at 7:30 a.m., my dog started ... A: She still hasn't done anything yet? The heavy panting and digging is definitely signs of labor. Some ...
mother and daughter boxers	4/7/2008
Q: ok I have a question for you. I have always had single boxers, well 3 and a half years ago we bred ... A: Most new moms tend to not want other dogs near their puppies, even if they're normally very close to ...
2yrs old, 1st time rottie mother not eating or drinking that much	4/7/2008
Q: labor started 2 days ago(thurs afternoon). last puppie born yesturday at about 7pm. 14 total. 11 ... A: Trying to use a different mom was a good idea. Too bad that didn't work out though. That would have ...
Mother dog giving up on puppies	4/7/2008
Q: I have a litter of 3-week old pit/boxer mix puppies. The mother is under a year old and is a ... A: You said mom is under a year old. That right there could be part of the problem. She's really young ...
Male bleeding	4/6/2008
Q: I have a 10 month old male King Charles spaniel. We just bred him over the weekend and he came home ... A: No, bleeding from the penis is never normal. He needs to be taken to the vet to find out what's ...
Boxer in labor	4/6/2008
Q: My boxer has been in labor since this morning. We took her temp. at 8:30am and it was 97.9. She has ... A: I'm sorry I'm getting back to you late on this. I hope she's done something by now. If she hasn't, ...
2yrs old, 1st time rottie mother not eating or drinking that much	4/5/2008
Q: labor started 2 days ago(thurs afternoon). last puppie born yesturday at about 7pm. 14 total. 11 ... A: I'd take her in to the vet for a check up. She may have something going on with her, causing her to ...
vaccinations	4/5/2008
Q: my 10 month old lab was 3 weeks into season and mated with a chocolate lab, they both locked and now ... A: Just tell your vet that you want the Mismate shot, and he'll know what you mean by that. The vet ...
Shih Tzu at 3 weeks left of pregnancy	4/5/2008
Q: Is it normal for her to stop wanting food as much and also have diahrea and vomiting at this time? I ... A: It's normal for a dog to experience this a little bit during pregnancy. I would take her in for a ...
bull mastiff	4/4/2008
Q: . i have a bullmastiff that we weren't sure if she was pregnant for sure or not.. she has gotten a ... A: Ok. You don't start counting from the first day of bleeding(you do if you're trying to figure out ...
Mother not wanting to feed her 8 day old puppies	4/4/2008
Q: Renee, It's me again. Sioux did great for the first 4.5 days, however the last 3.5 days she had not ... A: Have you checked her breasts to see if she's starting to get an infection in them? See if she has ...
Post Breeding Crying and Digging	4/4/2008
Q: Our Shih Tzu dog just had a litter of puppies 3 Boys, 2 Girls. It is now day 3 and she has started ... A: Your dog needs to get to the vet ASAP. As for what to do with the pups while she's gone, get a 2 ...
cropping tails and removing dew claws	4/4/2008
Q: I just recently started breeding my rat terrier I usually breed bigger breeds like labs or goldens ... A: I personally do not dock or do dew claws at home. I always take them to the vet for that. I've been ...
pregnant dog	4/4/2008
Q: i have a mini poodle x maltese shitzu she is 16months old and pregnant. the male is the same ... A: It's really untelling how many puppies to expect considering that there's so many crosses here. You ...
Dog Breeding	4/2/2008
Q: Ok, I am an beginner breeder. I have studied the breed of American Pitbull Terriers (APBT) ... A: It depends on how many times you plan on breeding her. If you only plan on breeding her twice, then ...
breeding from young studs	4/2/2008
Q: he is just on 1 year old but doesnt seem to be able to perform the act or know what to do with 5 ... A: The reason he's not breeding may be because of his age. He's awfully young, and probably ...
Stud refuses to mate day after first tie!!!!	4/2/2008
Q: I have a cavalier stud dog , which is supposed to be mating with a maiden bitch who is 3 yrs old. ... A: It sounds like something is going on with the female dog, especially if she's not bleeding and is ...
Whelping Boxer Puppies	4/1/2008
Q: I have a bitch who is going to have her second litter of puppies. She is a boxer. I was wondering if ... A: Boxers usually make really good mothers, you shouldn't have a problem with her taking care of them. ...
Difficult whelping	4/1/2008
Q: This morning (7:30am) our dog gave birth to a still born pup after a dark discharge excreted all day ... A: It's really hard to say. I don't understand why the vet didn't recommend a c-section to save the ...
Prego Basset	4/1/2008
Q: I am fostering a basset that was turned over 3 weeks ago. Owner said "she's probably pregnant." ... A: If the vet said wait 10-14 more days, that time limit was up Monday. I'd be calling the vet for ...
pick of the litter or stud fee	4/1/2008
Q: I have a litter of 6 healthy pups. Prior to breeding, I explained to the sire's owner that she can ... A: No, please do not give her half the litter! She agreed to either pick of the litter, or a stud fee. ...
dog pregnancy	4/1/2008
Q: my shih-tzu is pregnant on day 57. today all she has done is lay in middle of living room looking ... A: It's normal. The further along she gets, the more miserable she'll be. The pups take up a lot of ...
breeding a bulldog	3/31/2008
Q: I was told by a breeder that you have to wait until 13 days after the first bleeding occurs during ... A: If you wait until she stops bleeding, then you may miss her cycle. Most breeders try on days 11 and ...
Pregnant signs	3/31/2008
Q: I had AI done on my Doberman bitch (as male wouldn't mate) using fresh sperm 5 days ago. I was just ... A: I wish I could tell you a definite way to tell for sure if she's pregnant or not, but there's really ...
My boxers	3/31/2008
Q: My female Boxer went into heat (well the first time a seen blood) on the 18th of March. When will ... A: She's a bit small for a Boxer. You'll just have to make sure that she doesn't get too fat during her ...
chihuahua	3/31/2008
Q: my 8 year old dog is pregant a vet told me that I should have her womb removed along with the babies ... A: First of all, you need to talk to your vet and find out why he thinks that she can't go to full ...
Trying to breed	3/31/2008
Q: I have two boxers, she is 2 1/2 and he is 3 1/2 this is the first for all of us. she is in heat. ... A: What day of her cycle is she on? If it's too early into her heat, nothing much will happen, that ...
Breeding	3/31/2008
Q: I have a 5 year old toy poodle she has locked with a male at least twice a day these past 2 days for ... A: First of all, you only need two breedings and ties to be successful. Anymore than that, and it's ...
my dog is pregnant	3/30/2008
Q: my dog is a miniature pincher, is pregnant and is 8 week along. we took a digital reading vaginal ... A: In order to get a correct temp, it has to be taken by the rectum. The temp in her vagina will be ...
is boxer in whelp	3/30/2008
Q: her appetite had increased aloft. she had put allot of weight on around the rib cage, but at eight ... A: Boxer girls can mess with you.:-) They can carry their pups up high, making you sure she's not ...
Female Boxer	3/29/2008
Q: My female boxer began bleeding March 25th. This is her second heat and first with my male. Both ... A: I'm going to give you some friendly advice.:-)I'd wait until your girl is at least two years old. ...
My boxers	3/29/2008
Q: My female Boxer went into heat (well the first time a seen blood) on the 18th of March. When will ... A: That's correct. Most breeders try on days 11 and 13, or on days 12 and 14. If she started to bleed ...
unborn puppys	3/29/2008
Q: I have a English bull dog five days away from giving birth she had some green discharge. the vet ... A: You're right to be concerned. It can set up an infection, or cause labor to be slow, or even stop. ...
Pregnant Boxer	3/29/2008
Q: I wanted to ask what day of pregnancy is safe for our Boxer to give birth? She was breed on ... A: I wouldn't worry as long as she went to day 58. Before that, and they may be too early. I have found ...
stud fees	3/29/2008
Q: how much is the fee for him to stud out,i also have his sister,is there a spray or something i can ... A: First of all, I'd let your boy grow up some more before trying to stud him out. He needs to finish ...
Pregnant Shih Tzu	3/28/2008
Q: I currently have a pregnant shih tzu, this is her first litter and my first breeding experience. ... A: You really can't. It can be really hard to tell the difference. If you truely want to know for sure, ...
Is pups getting enough Milk	3/28/2008
Q: Ok so about 2 weeks ago my 1 year old Husky girl had a litter of 5 full bred healthy pups(I know too ... A: If the pups aren't getting enough milk, they'll cry all the time. Their bellies won't be round and ...
Pregnant Boxer	3/28/2008
Q: I wanted to ask what day of pregnancy is safe for our Boxer to give birth? She was breed on ... A: A normal pregnancy lasts between 58 and 65 days, 63 being the average. She's probaby licking herself ...
Something really strange while birthing...	3/28/2008
Q: We have a Jack Russell female. She was bred to a Rat Terrier Male. This is her first litter. She ... A: I've seen this before. What it is is a puppy that died, and started to decompose inside of mom. It's ...
65th day still not whelping	3/28/2008
Q: It has been 65 days since my chow's first mating day and she still hasn't whelped. I'm getting ... A: You said her first mating, how many times was she bred? I'd suggest taking her in for a check up ...
still giving birth	3/28/2008
Q: my dog has been having puppies for 5 hr now and theres only 4 out and theres more inside is this ok ... A: If your dog has had 4 pups within 5 hours, she's doing good. It can take forever it seems sometimes. ...
Shih-tzu in heat and I was wondering when I should take her to t he stud	3/27/2008
Q: I have a shih-tzu female and she is in her heat cycle now, and I would like to know when the best ... A: You said she's in her heat cycle, but she's not bleeding. What do you mena then?:-) Most breeders ...
boxer breed	3/27/2008
Q: My boxer was due to have puppies on March 22, 2008. I know she can go over, but yesterday I thought ... A: If she's this far overdue, she needs to see a vet. Does she have a discharge, and can you feel the ...
breading male rotty	3/27/2008
Q: but dont really know what questions i should be asking the bitches owner if you could help me it ... A: First of all, you need to make sure that the females are up to daye on their shots and wormings. ...
Teats after pregnancy?	3/26/2008
Q: I have a 2yr old lurcher bitch who had her first (accidental and only!!) litter of 13 (!) 5 weeks ... A: They'll probably not ever look completely like they did before she had pups. They will most likely ...
stillborn puppies	3/26/2008
Q: If puppies are stillborn or die after birth and so there are no puppies nursing, will this adversely ... A: After she delivers, you can take her to the vet for a shot to clean her out. If there are stillborn ...
is it true that the more the dogs lock the bigger the litter?	3/26/2008
Q: MY MALE IS A YORKIE. HE IS PROBLEY ABOUT 4 TO 5 POUNDS SMALLER THAN HER BUT THEY ARE TOTALLY ... A: No, it's not true that the more times they tie the more puppies they'll have. And yes, I'd ...
Pregnant Shih Tzu	3/25/2008
Q: I currently have a pregnant shih tzu, this is her first litter and my first breeding experience. ... A: Every dog is different as to when they start to produce milk. Some may start a week before whelping, ...
stillborn puppies	3/25/2008
Q: If puppies are stillborn or die after birth and so there are no puppies nursing, will this adversely ... A: You would have to watch her breasts and make sure she doesn't get an infection in them. Mentally, ...
Maybe pregnant lab 9 month old	3/25/2008
Q: My yellow lab is 9 months old and just went through her first heat and we think she might be ... A: She is very young. It's kind of like a 12 or 13 year old human having a baby. If she is pregnant, ...
can they stay together	3/25/2008
Q: My boyfriend has a 9 month old male boarder collie and i have a 3 yr old female boarder ... A: They will only breed when the female is in heat. Until the male has finished growing, keep them ...
best whelping area	3/25/2008
Q: what is the best whelping area for my pitbull dog who is giving birth soon.... A: The best place for her to whelp is in a dry, draft free room that is close to you so you can keep an ...
pup not eating	3/24/2008
Q: My shih tzu had 6 pups last night and all is well apart from the first born he has stop suckleing ... A: It can be because of a few different things. The first thing you need to do is check his mouth for a ...
Male Doberman not interested	3/24/2008
Q: I am trying to breed my two Dobermans, the girl is about 11 days in today but the Male isn't ... A: She may just not be in the right part of her cycle to be bred yet. She may need another day or two. ...
Whelped only 1 puppy	3/23/2008
Q: My 5 yr old Brittany whelped yesterday, but only had one puppy. She usually has 6-8 pups in a ... A: Now, this is just my opinion. :-) I personally breed my girls 2 times. I feel that twice is plenty. ...
Whelped only 1 puppy	3/23/2008
Q: My 5 yr old Brittany whelped yesterday, but only had one puppy. She usually has 6-8 pups in a ... A: The reason she may have had only one pup this time is because of the amount of litters she's had in ...
Is my dog in the 1st stages of labour	3/22/2008
Q: I have a shih tzu who today is in her 59th day of pregnancy. Been told it can happen anything form ... A: It sounds like she's gearing up to go into labor. The panting and digging can last up to 24 hours. ...
stud not wanting to breed w female	3/21/2008
Q: ok i asked someone else on here this same question but they still havent answered me yet lol but ... A: I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Getting ready for Easter. :-) If they haven't bred ...
bulldog stud	3/21/2008
Q: I would like to breed out my 3yr old english bulldog. He is AKA registered and beautiful pet. How do ... A: The first thing that you need to do is to find out what health problems your breed has, and have him ...
I Think My Maltese is at the first stages of labor	3/21/2008
Q: My Maltese is on her 60th day. She whines a lot, like she is trying to tell me something. Her rectal ... A: It sounds like labor should be starting soon. Maybe in a day or so. Day 60 is not too soon. They can ...
Labrador Retriever 54 days pregnant and vet said all are breech	3/20/2008
Q: Today we took our 3 year old yellow lab for an x-ray to determine how many puppies she will have - 5 ... A: Breach isn't as scary as it sounds. :-) It's not like it is with humans. The most important thing, ...
to induce labor or schudule c-section	3/20/2008
Q: I have a little Yorkie She has had a litter of puppies the 1st one came without trouble but the 2nd ... A: You can't induce a dog. Her cervix has to already be open before she's given the shot. You can have ...
Lhasa Apso Pregnancy	3/20/2008
Q: My lhasa apso mated with a cocker spaniel on about Feb. 18th. She's only about 4 and a half weeks ... A: When she's about 50 days pregnant, you can take her and have x-rays done. It'll tell you about how ...
Confused About Heat Cycle	3/19/2008
Q: My female's first heat was in Aug '07. She is a havanese. She went into heat again in Dec. '07. We ... A: She may have experienced what's called a split heat. A dog can start her cycle, then stop. She then ...
Confused About Heat Cycle	3/18/2008
Q: My female's first heat was in Aug '07. She is a havanese. She went into heat again in Dec. '07. We ... A: You didn't say how old your girl is. Sometimes, when a dog is young, it may take them a while to get ...
First litter of puppies.	3/18/2008
Q: One of my female pit bulls is going to have a litter in about 4 weeks. I have worked at vet clinics ... A: This is how I do my boxes. Measure the dog from her withers to the floor. Add two foot. This will be ...
How many weeks	3/18/2008
Q: How can I tell how many weeks my pug is if I am unsure? A: Do you know when the dog was bred? If so, just count from that day. If you don't, try to guesstimate ...
Female hiding puppies	3/17/2008
Q: My female mix had puppies two weeks ago without our knowledge we found her and the puppies under a ... A: Some dogs need more of a den to feel like they're protected. Try making her a box of some sort, and ...
doberman	3/17/2008
Q: I asked a question the other day regarding the best age to breed my Doberman bitch. I have another ... A: Dobermans aren't known for many whelping problems. Not saying it can't happen, just that they're ...
whelping golden retriever	3/17/2008
Q: My golden retriever has had 3 litters in the past, this is her fourth. She had her first puppy about ... A: If she goes past three hours between pups, you may want to call the vet. Because of the amount of ...
placenta previa	3/16/2008
Q: My pregnant pug bitch was xrayed (rather than a sonogram) two days before she experienced placenta ... A: It's very doubtful that the x-rays caused this. I routinely use them on my own girls, with no ...
pregnant lhasa apso	3/16/2008
Q: Hi just have a question when can you feel the puppys move A: It really depends on a few things. It depends on the dog, if she's big or small, how many pups she's ...
Pekingese newborns	3/16/2008
Q: I have a peke that I have bred for the second time. Her ist litter went well and we had 4 beautiful ... A: Normal Peke weight at birth is 4-8 ounces. That's just an average. She is quite bigger than her ...
MY 7 MONTH OLD SHITZU	3/15/2008
Q: MY PUPPY WENT INTO HEAT FOR THE FIRST TIME ONE MONTH AGO. SHE BLED FOR THE ENTIRE 21 DAYS. ... A: She may be experiencing a false pregnancy. The dog will exhibit normal pregnant symptoms. A trip to ...
re: Dog mating	3/15/2008
Q: I have a Labrador Dog. He has been at stud once and that bitch is expecting easter puppies. This ... A: There could be a few different reasons why he's not tieing. The female may not be in the right part ...
mom and pups	3/14/2008
Q: I rescued a pregnant Chihuahua. She had a litter of 7 pups. I am definitely not a breeder so I have ... A: I'm glad that all of them are doing well. Fill a small bowel with water. You'll have to gently tip ...
boxer in labour	3/14/2008
Q: can u please help our boxer is 4 years old she started we think in labour yesterday morning th heavy ... A: They can do the panting and digging for up to 24 hours before whelping starts. However, you said ...
shih tzu mucus plug	3/14/2008
Q: It has a clear thick consistency in it, but it is mainly a brown almost solid looking plug on her ... A: Any colored discharge before the birth of the first puppy needs to be checked out. Sometimes it ...
I bred my boxer.	3/13/2008
Q: I have a 5 year old boxer who I have bred. This will be her 3rd litter. I counted the days and ... A: I'm sorry for your loss. It's not unheard of for a dog to only have one pup. If she's not panting, ...
food for pregnant bitch	3/10/2008
Q: I have Brittanys and I am trying to start a responsible breeding program. I am in love with the ... A: I agree with Dr. Carmen. There's no reason to give a bitch puppy food while pregnant. Actually, it ...
my Labrador just gave birth	3/9/2008
Q: Chloe is still seeming to show signs of some contractions while nursing her puppies, she ... A: If she's still having contractions and is not producing a puppy or an after birth, then you need to ...
Breeding to soon?	3/9/2008
Q: Our female Jack Russell, Sage had puppies on November 16, 2007. We wanted to skip her next heat ... A: It depends on a few things. It depends on mom's condition, how well she whelped and took care of the ...
dog wont tie	3/9/2008
Q: i have tried now for two days with my lhasa apso dogs the bitch is 15 days into her season and is ... A: well, anything is possible. If she was standing for them, and they tied, then I wouldn't count her ...
milk infection!!!!!	3/9/2008
Q: ! ANSWER: Hi Louisa. It can be serious. If the breeder caught it in time and is treating it, then ... A: As long as she caught it in time, then they should be ok. It make take awhile for them to get ...
How old is too old to breed?	3/9/2008
Q: I am thinking of buying an 11 week old Brittany puppy. Both parents are AKC registered, but the ... A: Well, it depends on your area. Look in your paper and see what a registered Brittney is going for. ...
How old is too old to breed?	3/8/2008
Q: I am thinking of buying an 11 week old Brittany puppy. Both parents are AKC registered, but the ... A: It's quite possible for dogs this age to produce healthy puppies. The pups could be registered by ...
milk infection!!!!!	3/8/2008
Q: ! A: It can be serious. If the breeder caught it in time and is treating it, then they should be ok. I ...
German Shepards	3/8/2008
Q: How old should the male be to mate with the female? A: Because the German Shepard is a larger breed, I would suggest waiting until he's two years old ...
pitt bull thats pregnant	3/7/2008
Q: My dog is pregnant with her first litter. How many puppies will she have? How long is it before she ... A: Your breed usually has 6-9 pups, but that depends on mom. She may have more, or less. It's hard to ...
Female Breeding	3/6/2008
Q: when the male dog is doing his thing right before they are going to get stuck my female dog refuses ... A: Some girls just get hateful during their heat cycle. :-) I know that sometimes with your breed that ...
pregnancy	3/6/2008
Q: Seem's our "puppy" got caught (actually stuck together)over 2 months ago and although her nipples ... A: You said this happened over two months ago. Was it longer than 9 weeks? If so, then she probably is ...
breeding dogs	3/6/2008
Q: I have two females and they are both in heat. I have a male and he seems to be troubled by this. ... A: You didn't say how old your boy is. Sometimes, the male can be a little bit intimidated by something ...
Back Yard Breeders	3/6/2008
Q: I've been reading a lot of stuff online to become more familiar with my breed, APBT's. My dog had ... A: First of all, I have to say that the term 'Back yard breeder' means something different to each ...
dog wont tie	3/6/2008
Q: i have tried now for two days with my lhasa apso dogs the bitch is 15 days into her season and is ... A: I'm afraid that you may have missed it with this heat if they haven't tied yet. 15 days may be too ...
Yorkie Breeding	3/5/2008
Q: My female yorkie is 5 years old and this is the first time we have tried to mate her. We have been ... A: What most breeders do is try on one day. If they tie on that day, skip a day, and try again on the ...
age of stud	3/5/2008
Q: I have an 8 mos. old Boston Terrier stud. Is he old enough to breed my female? A: 8 Months is awfully young. I don't know if he's physically mature (able to produce sperm) at that ...
chihuahua	3/4/2008
Q: can dog be over crowded with pups that she expels 2 to allow room for others to mature to due date ... A: You know, this has gotten me really stumped. :-) Does she have a discharge or anything? I'm going to ...
chihuahua	3/4/2008
Q: can dog be over crowded with pups that she expels 2 to allow room for others to mature to due date A: This is an interesting question. Usually, when a dog gives birth to a puppy, then she should finish ...
Poodle bitch litter	3/4/2008
Q: My 3 year old mini poodle had a litter 7 days ago and now she has moved one small puppy away from ... A: First, check to see if the pup is cold. Often times the mom will push a pup out if it gets cold. If ...
mom and pups	3/3/2008
Q: I rescued a pregnant Chihuahua. She had a litter of 7 pups. I am definitely not a breeder so I have ... A: First of all, what you did is a great thing. It's hard to raise pups when you do know how to do it. ...
Slip tie during breeding.	3/2/2008
Q: How often do slip ties happen during breeding, what is the cause, and what are the chances of ... A: It's a lot more common than you think. There are many different causes. Sometimes, something may be ...
age to breed our boxer	3/2/2008
Q: I have a female that is 1 year 4 months. She is very mature and has been holding still for out ... A: It's best to wait until she's at least 2 years old before breeding her. Even if she doesn't grow ...
breeding my boxer	3/1/2008
Q: i took my bitch to a dog the last ime when she was 11-13 days gone...i have read after this that the ... A: It sounds like the stud just isn't very experienced. An experienced male will know what to do, and ...
breeding my boxer	3/1/2008
Q: i took my bitch to a dog the last ime when she was 11-13 days gone...i have read after this that the ... A: Actually, it's when the blood is a lighter color, and the flow has lessened that the female is ready ...
Mom won't nurse puppies!!! Help!!	3/1/2008
Q: My chiuaua mom just had puppies today. she only had 2 and she won't nurse them. I gave them sugar ... A: It's hard to say why mom won't nurse them. Some mom's just don't know what they're suppose to do ...
Boxer gave birth to only one puppy,	2/29/2008
Q: My boxer gave birth to one puppy and only one puppy, She only seemed to be pregnant with one puppy. ... A: It is very possible for her to have only one puppy. If she just gave birth recently, you need to ...
Breeding	2/29/2008
Q: If the male suitor is substantially larger than the female are there generally problems with ... A: When you have a much larger male, the pups may also be large. It can happen, but doesn't mean it has ...
Brownish Gooey Discharge	2/29/2008
Q: I read your question about this type of brownish, gooey discharge on a pregnant bitch. I have a ... A: It wasn't my dog, I was answering a question for someone about the discharge.:-) The person wrote ...
bleeding after free whelping	2/29/2008
Q: Boston Terrier; first litter. She's bleeding, red to dark red; not continuously. Body feels ... A: The temp is normal. Take it everyday for at least a week just to make sure she doesn't come down ...
Golden retriever in heat trying to breed	2/28/2008
Q: We have an almost four year old (will be four in May) Golden retriever. She has had one litter of ... A: Dogs can experience morning sickness, but from what I'm reading, she's still in heat? It's probably ...
whelping	2/28/2008
Q: my cavalier king charles bitch is 57 days pregnant today, she has been acting quite strange as in ... A: From the way it sounds, you best get everything ready to deliver puppies. :-) A 'normal' pregnany ...
boxer litter	2/28/2008
Q: My female is 1yr 5 mo.'s . she delivered yesturday only 1 puppy. She was never really big around ... A: After one of my girls whelps, I always take her to the vet for the cleanout shot. If you don't make ...
breeding	2/28/2008
Q: She has been in heat for 16 days and has been with the stud from day 1. She has been flirting and ... A: Sadly, there isn't a pregnancy test for dogs like there are for humans. Actually, x-rays may be ...
My female chihuahua	2/28/2008
Q: how long will it be before she goes back into heat?and Can a chihuahua go into heat without bleeding ... A: Most dogs usually go into heat every 6 months or so. Any dog can actually have a heat cycle where ...
spay dog during pregnancy?	2/28/2008
Q: My australian cattle dog is pregnant, not planned, not happy. Did not know until she showed signs. ... A: You may be hard pressed to find a vet that will do the spay this far along. There are a couple of ...
labour	2/27/2008
Q: For two days my pits temp. has been running at 99.0/99.4 this morning it was 99.0 even but by ... A: Usually, the temp will get a little lower, at about 98 when a dog is about to go into labor. The ...
breeding	2/27/2008
Q: I have two chihuahuas and am getting into breeding. My female is in heat and the male has tryed ... A: Most people start to breed on day 11. This may be some of their problem, she may have just been too ...
breeding	2/27/2008
Q: I have two chihuahuas and am getting into breeding. My female is in heat and the male has tryed ... A: What day of her heat cycle is your dog on? She may just be too early into the cycle to breed yet. ...
Shivering	2/27/2008
Q: My dog had 3 puppies 3 weeks ago. We lost one @ 2 weeks and I'm scared to loose another. Now I ... A: Hypoglycemia can cause shivering. A drop of glucose solution on the tongue once an hour can help ...
Dying puppies	2/26/2008
Q: I love this website, I recently found it. Lots of good info. I didn't find an exact answer to my ... A: The thing about Herpes is that usually after the first litter, mom aquires immunity, and her future ...
Boston Terrier pregnant	2/26/2008
Q: I have a female Boston terrier that I think is pregnant she is sleeping alot and her teats are ... A: That's the tricky part of a false pregnancy. It's so hard to tell if it's a fake one, or a real one. ...
pick of the litter	2/25/2008
Q: Our Boxer is 2 years old now and we would like to breed him once before neutering him. He is fawn ... A: First things first, you need to have his health testing done if you're wanting to breed him. Boxers ...
Female tied once and now won't let male do it again	2/25/2008
Q: My year old bitch is having her first mating she tied for about 25mins on day 11 and hasn't let the ... A: 4 years is much better. :-) The most likely reason that your girl refuses her mate is because her ...
Jack russell near end of preguancy	2/25/2008
Q: How can I tell when my jack russell is about to have her puppys? A: About 24 hours before contractions start, she'll probably dig like crazy, pant, and may even try to ...
Female tied once and now won't let male do it again	2/24/2008
Q: My year old bitch is having her first mating she tied for about 25mins on day 11 and hasn't let the ... A: Actually, most breeders don't try to breed until day 11. So, yes, she very well could've gotten ...
whelping bullmastiff	2/24/2008
Q: i breed my mastiff on dec 20th and she should be due on 21st of feb,at about 5 weeks pregnant i took ... A: I'm not sure I like the thinking of the first vet. It's not wise to let the dog 'pass it on her ...
my chihuahua	2/22/2008
Q: hi there i have a little chihuahua who is in heat day 13 and is fussing over me she keeps trying to ... A: I'm afraid there's not a whole lot you can do about this. The only cure would be to have her fixed. ...
pekingese first birth	2/22/2008
Q: then after i hear stories that alot of the time they dont do the bag and cord them selfs,that i will ... A: From what I know about the breed, it is true. She'll most likely need your help. I'm going to give ...
breeding my bitch boxer	2/22/2008
Q: iam trying to breed my bitch with a male she is 11 days into season but will still not let the male ... A: I need some more information to help you. Please answer these questions, so I can get a better ...
Shih tzu in heat	2/22/2008
Q: I have a 7 month old shih tzu whom I think is going through her cycle. She's had the swollen vulva, ... A: Your breed is known for irregular cycles. Also, sometimes, some females will have 'trouble' with ...
Accidental Breeding(2)	2/21/2008
Q: I asked this question before and it said "too many follow ups" so here is my awnser to yourCinnamon ... A: First of all, I have to say that I'm sorry that it's taken me so long to get back to you. My ...
mistake Breeding	2/21/2008
Q: My 3 time wonderful female basset locked up with my pug yesterday and I got them apart within ... A: If something like this happens again, please don't try to pull them a part. :-) You can cause ...
Accidental Breeding	2/21/2008
Q: Well I went to the bathroom for like 5 min not even that I locked my boxer(in heat) in the bedroom ... A: At 25 days, it still too early to say for sure yet. I don't know what she looked like before she was ...
boxer after whelping	2/20/2008
Q: My boxer is almost 4. she got loose while in heat and met up with a neighbor dog (my husband wasn't ... A: This is very normal. It sounds like mom is doing everything she's suppose to. The discharge usually ...
behaviour on the day of whelping	2/19/2008
Q: i have a cocker spaniel and she is on day 61 of her pregnancy, yesterday she refused food and her ... A: Because of her age, and especially because of her c-section, I would wait till the second heat ...