pregnancy questions

[kim_yorkiemom]

Well, Paddy is on her 50th day today. We have an appointment on her 55th day for x-rays and final pre-whelping consult. It is getting closer so, of course, I'm starting to get nervous for her since this is her (and my) first litter. I'm getting my whelping kit together (was reading some of the other posts with the list of items), but I do have a couple of side questions that y'all will probably have answers for:

1. She is starting to eat poop again the last couple of days She was a poop eater as a puppy but grew out of it. And this coupled with getting into the trash recently too - is she needing something I'm not giving her? Do you think she is - for lack of a better phrase - craving something??

2. She is starting to get very restless, understandably uncomfortable. Are there any suggestions as to how to make her more comfortable in these last 10 or so days?

I'll probably think of more questions - but your help is appreciated!

[puppylove123]

i cant really help you since i've never had a pregnat dog, i will pray for you and that everything goes smoothly. i know that dogs will eat their babys poop when they are born. hope to see pictures very soon! you know how many babies she is expecting?

[kim_yorkiemom]

Originally Posted by puppylove123

you know how many babies she is expecting?

Thank you! Yes, the Vet said he thinks there are three puppies - but we will find out for sure when we go for x-rays at the end of this week.

[bugaboosmom]

Originally Posted by kim_yorkiemom

Well, Paddy is on her 50th day today. We have an appointment on her 55th day for x-rays and final pre-whelping consult. It is getting closer so, of course, I'm starting to get nervous for her since this is her (and my) first litter. I'm getting my whelping kit together (was reading some of the other posts with the list of items), but I do have a couple of side questions that y'all will probably have answers for:

1. She is starting to eat poop again the last couple of days She was a poop eater as a puppy but grew out of it. And this coupled with getting into the trash recently too - is she needing something I'm not giving her? Do you think she is - for lack of a better phrase - craving something??

2. She is starting to get very restless, understandably uncomfortable. Are there any suggestions as to how to make her more comfortable in these last 10 or so days?

I'll probably think of more questions - but your help is appreciated!

Have you told your vet about the stool eating. She might be craving or lacking a certain nutrient.
Give her lot's of blankies and pillows to lay on. She will probaly arrange them herself.