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The gestation period is 63 days, and it can go five days longer or shorter, she's at 58 right now.
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I dreamed we got a puppy the other night. I mean, talk about your weird dreams. I've had dreams that I was gay that didn't confuse me that much.
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Well, I wish I had news, but I don't. We had a rush of discharge at 8:30pm. I was told that I should wait approximately 6 hours and at that point call the emergency vet if nothing had happened.
She's had maybe three contractions and then it's basically all stopped. I just called the emergency vet. They asked if she was in distress. I said no, she isn't, she's basically nodding off and sleeping. The vet said that she's probably just still in the early stages of labor and if she isn't in distress not to bring her in. Basically to trust her and Nature on the subject. She's snoozing so I'll just sit here and wait for her.
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No puppies yet. Calling my vet shortly. We both slept for close to 5 hours. She's totally fine, happy, tail wagging etc. If I hadn't seen the discharge, and was going off of her alone I wouldn't be worried right now. The contractions basically completely stopped, she's only had maybe three and none of them were terribbly strong. I can still feel puppy movement inside.
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Yay for you and Ciara, AJ. If you've never watched an animal deliver, it's grody and fascinating all at the same time. I'm definitely no expert, but Mother Nature did just fine with the kittens I witnessed. I hope everything goes just as smoothly for you guys.
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Talked to the vet, no cause for concern yet. He said stay home and keep an eye on her for today, and he predicts that she will have them tomorrow right before closing. So we are on the slow road. I talked to a couple of other corgi breeders and they said sometimes things go fast and sometimes they go slow but basically to trust her.
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Fiazko I have seen a friend's dog give birth before. I actually caught two of the puppies. But, this is slightly different because Ciara's never had a litter before. After the first litter you can generally predict their behavior, but we don't know with her yet what her behavior is!
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Heh, this kinda sounds like Thomas's birth. Some water comes out, then a whole bunch of waiting. Good luck puppies!!!
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Derrell, what, are you cheap or something? Hand out Seegars. That's what my dad gave out when I had a baby. Posts: 21182 | Registered: Sep 2004
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We had to c-section her. She wasn't going into labor after 3 shots of pitocin. After the operation it became clear why. She had ELEVEN PUPPIES in there. Basically the uterus muscles were so distended they were like rubber bands that had lost their stretch. They couldn't contract enough to create contractions.
Unfortunately we lost one boy, well he didn't have a heartbeat to begin with. But considering the complications that wasn't too bad. So we have 3 red boys, 2 red girls and 5 brindle girls!
Having to supplement with formula because her milk is coming in slower due to the c-section. Also more of a problem of acceptance/rejection, though she seems to be doing good so far.
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That's awesome, Aj. I'm so glad that Ciara is ok, and all the puppies are going good. I can't wait to see pictures! We had a slightly difficult foaling on sunday while my manager was gone, and I was a nervous wreck. But everything turned out ok.
Edit: Let me know when it would be ok for Ken and I to come see them.
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Best wishes to Ciara and the new puppies. *gets bubble gum cigars ready to hand out*
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