So...my b*tch is about to go into labor, and I was wondering....?

You need to stay up and help her, don't interfere unless she has problems delivering, but no I would not go to bed and leave a dog alone......you may wake up and have lost mom and pups.......it is best to watch her.......

Is this her first litter? What kind of dog? I have found first litters to be quite distressing , and it is advisable to keep an eye on her if she is in labor. Heavey panting, her sides "lumpy" , and belly dropped, are good indicaters that she is very close. Nesting as well, usually a day or so ahead of the main evert.

Most females deliver without a problem, but if there is a problem, as one answer mentioned, you could wake up to no mom and no pups.

Good Luck!

This has to be about the most confusing discussion ever on YA.

The only connection between going a day without food and whelping puppies that I can think of is that normally if a b*tch eats the day she whelps she ends up being sorry she did.

Half of this discussion once again shows just how little most know about animal neutrition.

During normal care the only time we let a dog go a day without eating is when we observe that it's appetite is waning and needs stimulating.

With feeding and showing a dog, use your head and look at your dog. If your dog has to much "tuck up" for it's breed, feed it before going into the ring. Not enough tuck up for it's breed, why on earth would you feed it before showing and make a bad situation worse? The dog really isn't even going to know (or care) if it gets fed before showing or after.

Again, this is about as silly as a thread can get.

Oh, and I stay up when one of my b*tches is in whelp. You go ahaid and do whatever you wish.

Nature can be cruel... If you leave a dog to deliver on her own, you could very well be killing her and the pups. A responsible breeder stays with and watches while the litter is whelped, offering help when / where needed. Knows how to decide when / if she should go to the vet. And takes time off work to make sure that they are there and available.. Irresponsible people ' leave nature to take it's course '

Most times your dog WANTS you near her, And she Might WANT your help, Id make a bed near her, And Dont leave her alone, Complications can happen over night and she could be in trouble. Puppy getting stuck, Puppy not breathing, and such.

If you want the best with her, STAY WITH HER. I'm sure she'll appreciate it, Mine did and she just had puppies two weeks ago, And if wasn't there at least 3 maybe wouldn't have lived if i wasn't there helping them breath.

But it is true, She will do it, Most of them do, But just be by her side to make sure

You may want to stay awake. She'll appreciate the encouragement and you'll have a function. If she has any problems like hemoraging (sp?) or still births, you'll be there to assess the situation and take care of her. She'll let you know how much she wants you to do by growling or nipping. My cat had a litter a few years ago and she actually reached out and pulled my hand back to her when I went to pull it away.

What day is she on has she been showing signs today that she is going into labor if so don't leave her these people who say yes dogs having been giving birth alone forever don't tell you about all the dogs that died giving birth a lone if you don't know the signs please ask and I will tell you what to watch for

You need to stay with her. Dogs can have lots of complications.. she could need help. What if she dies? The puppies will need hand feeding. What if she needs help cleaning them? What if she needs and emergency C-section? What if one of the pups dies-do you want her to eat it? Have a couple of vet's phone numbers handy, and plenty of water for her. Does she have a warm nesting box? Does it have walls enough that the puppies won't escape? Just things to consider.. before you go to sleep.

sweetheart, I feel your pain, but this isn't going to alleviate it. There are many different ideas regarding "proper" pet care, and not everybody is always going to agree. I read your other question, and I understand you are frustrated. The one difference everyone failed to understand, is if you CHOOSE to miss a meal, that is YOUR choice, the dog in question wasn't allowed the choice. It's as simple as that, and those that declare cruel, as only "long term" treatment, obviously didn't think that through either, as if you simply decided to kick your dog one day, that'd be cruel, though not long term.

The bottom line though, is we, as loving, know-it-all humans have tinkered with our canine friend's reproduction so much thru out the years, that many breeds can't give birth naturally without human assistance anymore. So you are kind of comparing apples to oranges.

I'd let it go, I know it's hard, but let it go. It seems there's a new fad in how to treat your dog every few years or so, and this one, though it's probably been around, aggravates you. What aggravates me is cesar millan and his "all dogs are dominance hogging dictators waiting to take over the world starting with your house if you don't maintain 'alpha' position" stance.

Edit: People: her dog isn't pregnant, she's trying to make a point. Her last question had upsetting results.

It would be best to watch the dogs to make sure she's ok. Just as humans can have complications during child birth, dogs can also have complications during their delivery. So to ensure your dogs safety and the safety of her pups it would be best you stuck around just to make sure everything goes smoothly.

did your dog have pups before?if shes having pups for the first time,stay with her.pupa are born inside a sack,you may have to help the new mom,open the sack,take pup out.and rub it dry.that's all.