preggers maggie update

[3muttsandaboston]

Well we think she is probably pregnant. We are taking her to the vet in the next few days. We called a different one and they had an ultrasound but there was a specialist that only comes in 1 time a week and it's $250 to get it done. I'm going to try a couple more vets. My mom swears she felt a puppy kick. Not sure if I believe her though one minute I think maggie's pregnant and the next I don't so I don't know. Well off to call a couple of vets. I will take some belly pics and see if you guys think she has grown since the last time.

[3muttsandaboston]

Well here are some pics taken a few minutes ago I also just discovered that she went into the heat the 2nd of january instead of the 13th. (I had sent an e-mail to my flyball instructer saying I couldn't come because she just went into heat)










Her vulva is also swollen and she has some clear discharge

[3muttsandaboston]

A few more

[applesmom]

If she came into heat on January 14, she would most likely have concieved after the 21st. (Counting on my fingers.) That would make her delivery date on or around the 22 to 26th of march. Give or take a few days because you don't know for sure when she actually concieved.

If her vulva didn't return to normal size after her heat and the discharge is minimal, clear and odorless she's probably got a puppy or three in there. In the next week you'll be able to tell more by her appearance! Now would be the time to increase her daily feedings by 1/3, preferably by adding a mid day meal. It's also time to alert your vet and set up the whelping box.

If the discharge is colored or has an odor, she needs to seen by your vet ASAP.

[3muttsandaboston]

I put in my last post I realized that she came into heat on the 2nd of january. Thanks for the info. Should I go get a good quality puppy food?

[applesmom]

Sorry I missed the change in dates. She's closer than I thought! A good quality puppy food will work just fine.

Hope everything goes smooth as silk!

[3muttsandaboston]

Thanks! My sister really wants a puppy so if she has pups my sister will be the first to get one. My poor baby wont stay away from me lol. She is always laying beside me lately. She is also sleeping most of the day unless she is eating or using the bathroom. I'm glad my mom is an experienced breeder (she used to breed pekingese) that was before I was born though. I can understand why there would only be a few pups because if she was bred it was only for a few minutes. I never saw a dog though so i'm not sure when it happened. I know my neighbor has beagles that escape from their pen every once in a while.