Is she 43 days Pregnant? - Page 10

Sorry for the delay! We found a new vet!! He is known to other farmers (he does farm visits for expecting animals) so I'm hoping he knows what he's talking about.

First, the temp thing I didn't insert it far enough, so get temp was not 98. It's holding steady at 101.2. As for the bleeding, he said although it's not normal it's nothing to be concerned about. Her blood work and urine all came back clear "with a slight fluctuation in white cells" so he put her on amoxicillin to be safe. The blood that I saw he says it's "sloughing" probably not spelling that right. He says it's when her uterus had an abundant supply of blood or lining and it was simply shedding some. She hasn't had any spotting for 2 days, or maybe a day, my time is becoming a blur with this whirlwind of chaos.

Her mucus plug is intact but he did say the pups are moving down which released a small amount due to pressure. He did warn me to keep a very close eye on her as he said she may only make it to the 59 day mark, probably sooner because they are lining up and moving down pretty far. He was able to scan her (odd enough since the other vet couldn't even get close enough). He counted 6 pups but says it looks like there's possibly three under her ribs. There was a little concern with one, he just said he didn't like the way his/her scan appeared. So he wants us back at day 59 so he can perform another scan.

I know I'm forgetting something but I can't remember what....oh, he did based on size she could be a few days ahead of when I caught them but he said since I'm a basket case to stay with my count (day 50), plus, he said it is a possibility that they are just on the plus side of health.

With the wealth of information he gave me, I'm just glad she got flying colors and she lived him

My phone is a piece of crap....I was saying she loved him and a few other things but since it's going crazy I'll stop there for now.

Yay! That sounds better, hope you feel a little better now. And she trusts him, that should tell the tale! I always trust my dogs judgements! Good luck! jackie harris

Great! Glad you found what sounds like a competent vet! Good luck and happy whelping !

I am so h appy you got a vet who is good..YES sounds very much like what you needed.

 

So happy he helped you and all of us know what was up..

I am sure you feel better now but ask anything you need and some one will be here to answer..So glad you can depend on that vet..Do not hesitate to call him if he gives you the go ahead to , when she starts in labor. Being you will go back on 59 that is perfect sense ..THANK goodness. you acted'

 

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Great news.  Enjoy the puppies.

Updates? jh

Hello!! We've made it to day 58. She's had me up for three days. Every night she pants, nests, makes me panic and then goes to sleep. Last night she whined and nudged me until I woke up, took my pillow and went back to sleep.

Is it normal for her to go through the stages (panting for a short while and slight nesting, nothing severe) only to stop? One more night of no sleep and my insomnia is going to bring its ugly head back to life!

By the way, sorry for all the misspelled words in my other posts. I'm typing from my phone and missed more than I thought...

Ok.......Ok.......Uh.......we have a slimy discharge, I repeat, we have a slimy discharge with panting....is this go time? Should all hands be on deck?

Aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Yes good idea for all hands on deck.  Very well could be time for her to have her puppies, put her in her box and watch.  She will know what to do, if not call your vet.  Good luck.  Nan