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pregnant lab
My lab is within 2 weeks of having her pups. In the last 4 days she has slowed down. She is a very active dog. When she gets up, she seems stiff and has a hard time to get going. She eats and drinks, wags her tail and seems to be happy when she is near me. I'm wondering if anyone has had this happen to their pet. Is it normal for a dog to be this way before having pups?
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Hi don-key welcome to the forum. You will find the vast majority of the members here are pro spay & neuter and have not had a pregnant animal in their care. Your best bet is contacting your vet to ask all pregnancy related questions you may have, they can then tell if you should bring your lab in to be checked over. Good Luck
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sorry, in my 53 yrs I've never owned an unaltered pet. responsible pet owner here and I always spay or neuter, good luck to your lab , hope nothing goes wrong for her.
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There are some breeders on this board and also a few rescuers who have fostered pregnant dogs. Hopefully one will be along shortly to reassure you. In the meantime I agree a phone call, at least, to your Vet is in order. Have you put your Vet on alert in case of complications? Or arranged with a local E-Vet? Hope this is not required but as you sound inexperienced it would be a good idea. Most breeders I know arrange for another experienced breeder to be with them at whelping time so prior arrangements might be taken as a prerequisite.
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I would recommend you contact your mentor and or vet as soon as possible, it is normal for them to slow down and relax prior to whelping, but I am sorry but if you are on here asking for very basic information, you NEED to have someone knowledgeable to assist you in delivering these pups. Whelping is not always a natural and pleasant experience, you need to keep track of placentas and pups and make sure all come out with each pup. If one is stuck you will need to know how much time is too much in between pups and when a shot of oxytocin is required.
I would recommend sitting down with your vet and getting to know the risks and warning signs that you need to know as a breeder.
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I have contacted my vet and he has told me that nothing is wrong. I appreciate the replies I received. I really don't care that most of you support spaying and neutering. How did you obtain your pet? Not from a spayed animal I assume. I wanted my lab to have 1 litter of pups before she gets spayed. This was a planned event. I am not an irresponsible pet owner, just a concerned one that wanted to ask a question. I live on a grain farm and raise livestock for a living. It's not like I have not had any experience in the birth of any animals. I have run a farrow to finish hog operation for 20 years. I came to this forum to ask a question and not to be lectured on spaying or neutering my pet. I can appreciate your views on spaying and neutering. Anyone who owns a pet should consider this, as ther are way to many pets neglected and abandoned. I do not support anyone who neglects their pet. I am an animal lover as well. I consider my dog to be a member of our family. So save your lectures for the people who neglect and abandon their pets.
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I got my Lab from a breeder who shows in conformation and obedience. Neither parent is a champion but the sire has some nice show winnings. Both sire and dam have clearances on hips, elbows, eyes and heart. CNM and EIC weren't well known then but now I'd be looking for them too. I got a 4 year health guarantee that did not require me to give up the dog and 5 years on eyes. Lifetime support on any little question I might have.
What do you offer folks who'd like one of your pups? It's true, we don't know your whole story, go to it, here's your chance. |
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Again my answer to all this is 'why bother'. People will justify whatever so in the end (and with hostility I see); all attempts to voice ones opinion about spaying and neutering gets swept under the rug. My answer is now 'do whatever you want'. I am e-d-u-c-a-t-e-d out. And - if you have questions pertaining to a dog's health or there lack of - 'don't be cheap and consult your vet'. |
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Rgeurts what makes you think my animals will end up in a shelter or set on fire? Do you know me? I came on this site to ask a question because i was concerned about my animal. If I did not give a chit about my dog, do you think I would have come to this site? I have consulted my vet. If you would look at the time I posted my original question, you would have noticed it was at 7:24 PM. My vet works til 5. I do support spaying and neutering.
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Will you be keeping every pup? Doubtful. So it isn't "your" animals, but the animals you allow your dog to produce. You have zero control once they leave the litter. Again, good luck
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Well said, Rgeurts.
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Great Post Rguerts...I must say.
True enough...most of the rescue people that were here were silenced due to their passion and experience in this whole breeding crapola. As one of the remaining few, I say leave the breeding to those that have put alot of time, money and knowledge to produce sound lines. EVERYTHING and ANYTHING outside of that scope are considered nothing short of a back yard producer. Or hey..why not everyone step back for a bit and not breed at all so that we can clean up our masterful dumping mess in the pounds and shelters. Just a side note - anyone who knows me on FB - go take a look at what I am currently fostering. That's right...a great dane special from a BYB no doubt. Bottom line is that you will NEVER know where your puppies will end up. Good intention or otherwise I can almost bank on some finding their way into pounds at some point of their lives. The luck ones will be in rescues, some will be euthanized. But Hey - you love animals. |
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This thread had run it's course and will now be closed.
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