The Number is In
Willow has 6. I have sent the xrays to my repro vet yet. I will let you know when she thinks she is due. That means 18?
Her anal gland has been expressed. I tried but it wouldn't express for me. It is still swollen but not punctured. It will heal.
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From repro vet:
I see 6 pups on this radiograph as well. I believe she is due as you expect on August 5th - this Thursday. Due to her size and groaning with 6 pups present, I would not be surprised by August 4th either.
I am glad the anal gland was not too much of an issue.
Good luck!
Michelle
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From me: We are on watch despite the dates She is not happy with me picking her up and I will not be taking temperatures as I assume she is just too sore there. So, we will watch for other signs.
Reader Comments (5)
Yikes,😳😳😳, wish we were closer so we could lend a hand❤️
My dear Willow, I wish her all the best. Does she feel okay now?
She was semi expressed. They did not burst. She is on antibiotics and should heal. I shaved a larger area there so she stays extra clean. I feel bad as today she is absolutely uncomfie but if she holds out till Thursday, it may be healed quite a bit. Glad we caught this now. She's in the - I am so bursting stage.
I hope Willow heals quickly. Poor girl.
Here’s to sore bottoms healing quickly, a safe delivery of 6 healthy puppies, to a healthy Mom and to some WELL DESERVED rest for Darlah, Nathan and Dennis (from the folks in Richmond, ON 🥂❤️)