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Yorksrule · 08-05-2005, 06:28 PM

My girl should be 3 weeks pregnant so when should she began to show. What are the first signs. She actually seems thiner.

Thanks.

Breeze · 08-05-2005, 06:33 PM

Here are a couple of great sites that may help you.

http://www.debbiejensen.com/signs_of_pregnant.html

http://www.schaferhund.com/pregnancy.htm

http://www.petbitsforyou.com/

Yorksrule · 08-05-2005, 07:29 PM

Thanks Breeze, what excellent sites.

Snow Yorkies · 08-05-2005, 07:54 PM

I have found in the past that my girls lose weight before they gain. A sure way to know if she is with pups go have a ultra-sound done. You can do this now, my vet prefers to do it this early, you can get a better count on the pups, becuz there is less chance of one hiding behind a sibling. I ultra-sound all my girls twice during pregnancy in the stage you are at- so we can get a baby estimate (all you will see at this stage is nodules) then on the 56 to 57th day to make sure what pups they have haven't grown two large. This is just my way of trying to keep my girls safe as possible. I rather be safe than sorry and every pregnancy is different. Good luck and keep us posted!!!

Yorksrule · 08-06-2005, 07:21 PM

Thanks Snow Yorkies, I did not even think of that & would not have thought they could do it so soon. I will check with my vet Monday Morning.

Snow Yorkies · 08-06-2005, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorksrule

Thanks Snow Yorkies, I did not even think of that & would not have thought they could do it so soon. I will check with my vet Monday Morning.

Your welcome Yorksrule. This has worked very sucessfully for me. Keep me posted on what you find out. I would love to know how many pups she has waiting for you

xtine · 08-06-2005, 09:06 PM

Thanks for posting this, because I too wasn't sure if my Ginger was pregnant. She doesn't look like she's gaining at all.

Is it too early for x-rays as well? My two sealed the deal July 9th at midnight.

feminvstr · 08-07-2005, 06:02 AM

hi there, if your girl is pregnant you should be able to tell in a couple weeks...usually week 5 she begins the weight gain..xrays usually wont show skeleton until about 50 days.

hope this helps

Snow Yorkies · 08-07-2005, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by x t i n e

Thanks for posting this, because I too wasn't sure if my Ginger was pregnant. She doesn't look like she's gaining at all.

Is it too early for x-rays as well? My two sealed the deal July 9th at midnight.

Xtine-you will have to take others advise on the x-rays, I am the ultra-sound freak. I feel that it is a more relaxed procedure for the girls. I don't like stressing them out anymore than need during pregnancy. This is their time to glow.

alexandnugget · 08-08-2005, 05:51 PM

goodluck!

Olivier · 08-08-2005, 07:08 PM

3 weeks is pretty early . Mine are showing signs of pregnancy 1 or 2 weeks before having their pups .

011011 · 08-09-2005, 05:27 AM

You can also palpate her at 27-32 days into her pregnancy if your female is very cooperative you may even be able to count how many puppies there are,
I have found this very reliable they will feel like little peanuts in there,the more relaxed she is the better it is to get a full count.

Olivier · 08-09-2005, 06:02 AM

Palpation should be done very carefully .

feminvstr · 08-09-2005, 06:22 AM

I would never tell a new breeder to palpate, too much risk, why would you ever recommend this to a novice!!!!!

Olivier · 08-09-2005, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by feminvstr

I would never tell a new breeder to palpate, too much risk, why would you ever recommend this to a novice!!!!!

You are very right on this point , I wouldn't recommend either .

08-05-2005, 06:28 PM	#1
Yorksrule Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 138	Is she pregnant??? My girl should be 3 weeks pregnant so when should she began to show. What are the first signs. She actually seems thiner. Thanks. __________________ Linda & all the gang fromThe Yorkie Place

08-05-2005, 07:29 PM	#3
Yorksrule Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 138	Thanks Breeze, what excellent sites. __________________ Linda & all the gang fromThe Yorkie Place

08-05-2005, 07:54 PM	#4
Snow Yorkies Biewer Passionate Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern AL Posts: 1,684	I have found in the past that my girls lose weight before they gain. A sure way to know if she is with pups go have a ultra-sound done. You can do this now, my vet prefers to do it this early, you can get a better count on the pups, becuz there is less chance of one hiding behind a sibling. I ultra-sound all my girls twice during pregnancy in the stage you are at- so we can get a baby estimate (all you will see at this stage is nodules) then on the 56 to 57th day to make sure what pups they have haven't grown two large. This is just my way of trying to keep my girls safe as possible. I rather be safe than sorry and every pregnancy is different. Good luck and keep us posted!!! __________________ Dare to Dream Biewers Charter Member of BAPPC

08-06-2005, 07:21 PM	#5
Yorksrule Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 138	Thanks Snow Yorkies, I did not even think of that & would not have thought they could do it so soon. I will check with my vet Monday Morning. __________________ Linda & all the gang fromThe Yorkie Place

08-07-2005, 06:02 AM	#8
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	hi there, if your girl is pregnant you should be able to tell in a couple weeks...usually week 5 she begins the weight gain..xrays usually wont show skeleton until about 50 days. hope this helps __________________ Kimberly

08-05-2005, 06:33 PM	#2
Breeze Puppy Luv Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,678	Here are a couple of great sites that may help you. http://www.debbiejensen.com/signs_of_pregnant.html http://www.schaferhund.com/pregnancy.htm http://www.petbitsforyou.com/

08-06-2005, 09:06 PM	#7
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,406	Thanks for posting this, because I too wasn't sure if my Ginger was pregnant. She doesn't look like she's gaining at all. Is it too early for x-rays as well? My two sealed the deal July 9th at midnight.

08-08-2005, 05:51 PM	#10
alexandnugget Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 147	goodluck! __________________ I my Nugget! Visit Nuggets DOGSTER page here

08-08-2005, 07:08 PM	#11
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	3 weeks is pretty early . Mine are showing signs of pregnancy 1 or 2 weeks before having their pups .

08-09-2005, 05:27 AM	#12
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	You can also palpate her at 27-32 days into her pregnancy if your female is very cooperative you may even be able to count how many puppies there are, I have found this very reliable they will feel like little peanuts in there,the more relaxed she is the better it is to get a full count.

08-09-2005, 06:02 AM	#13
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	Palpation should be done very carefully .

08-09-2005, 06:22 AM	#14
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	I would never tell a new breeder to palpate, too much risk, why would you ever recommend this to a novice!!!!! __________________ Kimberly