My Belle is misreable!
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My Belle is misreable!
Submitted by hezzbullies on April 20, 2010 - 11:25pmBelle is scheduled for her c-section on Thursday (61 days from ovulation). Today I noticed clear, stringy discharge that is almost constant, not overly large amounts. She can't get comfy at all, especially today. She has been pacing and finally has sat down. She "huffs", I guess it's hard for her to catch her breath. Her teats are huge and she looks like she already has milk (and has for a week), I thought that they didn't get their milk until after the pups were born. Her temp for the last week has been 99.9-100.2.
This is my first litter but I feel so bad for Belle, she's misreable. Is there anything that I can do to make her more comfortable until Thursday?
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Re: My Belle is misreable!
Thanks Cathy, for the advice. We are both new moms, LOL. She is eating very small amounts at a time and today noticed that she isn't wanting to eat as much at all. Temp is still good, 100.4. We are just being lazy right now.
Re: My Belle is misreable!
Thanks Cathy, for the advice. We are both new moms, LOL. She is eating very small amounts at a time and today noticed that she isn't wanting to eat as much at all. Temp is still good, 100.4. We are just being lazy right now.
Re: My Belle is misreable!
The clear, stringy discharge is not unusual in small amounts. It's normal body fluids that are crowded out by the expanding belly. Milk can come in early (really, it's colostrum...true milk usually comes in a day or two after the birth.) Temp is good. Is she still eating/drinking ok? Give small meals throughout the day. My girls stay more comfortable in a sitting position with pillows to prop on. Keep a close eye on her discomfort/breathing. That would be the big concern. Keep an eye on her color, too. If she starts having difficulty breathing or gets pale, contact the vet. Her safety is the main thing.
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Cathy Miller
My life is full of bull.
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Re: My Belle is misreable!
The clear, stringy discharge is not unusual in small amounts. It's normal body fluids that are crowded out by the expanding belly. Milk can come in early (really, it's colostrum...true milk usually comes in a day or two after the birth.) Temp is good. Is she still eating/drinking ok? Give small meals throughout the day. My girls stay more comfortable in a sitting position with pillows to prop on. Keep a close eye on her discomfort/breathing. That would be the big concern. Keep an eye on her color, too. If she starts having difficulty breathing or gets pale, contact the vet. Her safety is the main thing.
![[linked image]](http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s260/2222lulu/bubblesweb.jpg)
Cathy Miller
My life is full of bull.
http://www.marshillbulldogs.com
http://www.bulldogclubofmetropolitanatlanta.com