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: Zena showing signs of labor
: poseidon March 08, 2006, 06:34:09 PM
Zena is showing signs of labor.  We think the pups will be here by the weekend.  Anyone have any advise?  I am just very anxious.
Chris
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: Leah... March 08, 2006, 06:49:58 PM
Stay calm, cool, and collected. don't give up on any of the pups if they don't breathe right away, but give attention to the other pups too. RELAX! everything will be fine. and BTW! congrats, and enjoy it!

Leah
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: poseidon March 09, 2006, 05:13:55 PM
Thanks for all the advise.  She is walking around the house panting like crazy, anyone know how long after the panting starts?  I do have plenty of help with the cleaning of the pups and all, we have 6 kids.  We do have the vet ready to go if we need him. 
Thanks, Chris
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: roxygirl March 09, 2006, 05:18:33 PM
Best of luck to you with the labor and delivery. I hope mom has an easy time of it.
Kim
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: poseidon March 09, 2006, 05:30:54 PM
Thanks,  I'll keep everyone posted on the progress.  She will not leave my side, she is following me everywhere. 
Chris
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: roxygirl March 10, 2006, 08:35:28 AM
So any news yet???
Kim
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: aggghgmom March 10, 2006, 09:08:58 AM
Best of luck - how is the expectant Mom doing?  How is the rest of the family doing?

Fingers crossed!!!

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: poseidon March 10, 2006, 05:19:52 PM
Zena still has not had the puppies yet, I sure hope it will be soon.  She sure seems ready and she is due today.  So keep your fingers crossed!!
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: roxygirl March 10, 2006, 05:29:48 PM
Have you brought her to the vet? It would proabably be a good idea to have her checked out. Please keep us posted ;)
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: poseidon March 10, 2006, 05:46:12 PM
Yes she has been to the vet and he we were right on with her due date and she has 7 pups that we could count. She has just been laying around today, but last night she was restless.  The pups are moving like crazy. 
Chris