Expert: Kim Wingate - 7/6/2009

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QUESTION: My toy poodle is 55 days pregnant today and our male toy poodel continues sniffing her and tried to mount her last night.  Is this normal?

ANSWER: Hello Jennifer,
Aren't all males like that?  :)  Yes, its normal for the male to want to mount her because her hormones are going wild right now and she must smell pretty interesting to him.  Try to keep them apart because he can transmit germs into her if he actually penetrates her and that wouldn't be good for the puppies.

Your female should be whelping soon.  Females are preg. for 63 days give or take.  There are some signs to let you know that she is getting ready.  
She might make a nest and act like she is caring for puppies already (some females use toys and lick them like it was a puppy), she will get a white substance on her nipples, and if you take her temp regularly, it will drop from 101.5 (a dogs normal temp) to around 98.0.  When it drops to 98.0 she will deliver within 24 hours.

I hope this helps you some.  If you have other questions about this, or whelping, puppy care, or other Poodle questions in general, please feel free to ask.

Thanks for using AllExperts.com,
Kim

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QUESTION: I am sorry but I have another question.  Last night she was laying on her side and I could see the puppies moving in her tummy.  She is 55 days pregnant today.  when I touch her back I can feel her spine.  Do you think that she may be having the babies soon or is she to early?

ANSWER: Hello again,
You can see and feel the babies moving around day 45.  She is right on schedule and nothing to worry about.  I would still guess that she will have them around day 63 or so.  She will get bigger still and will look like she swallowed a ball.  
Keep watching her and as she gets closer to delivering, she will let you know.  

Good Luck and if you have more questions for me, you know where to find me.

Kim

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QUESTION: Good Morning,  I have a Toy Poodle and she is 60 days pregnant and her stomach looks much smaller.  Is this possible?

Answer
Hello again,
This is not too strange because as the puppies move around, they make room for each other and your female can look smaller or alot bigger.  This is normal, though it looks strange sometimes.  

She should be ready to deliver in about 3 days.  If you have other questions for me, please ask.

Thakns again and Good Luck to you.  

By The Way,
Be sure to have your Vet's number handy in case there is anything wrong.  Its always good to be prepaired.

Kim