Sherwood's Breeding Plans
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The loss of appetite has been going on maybe 4-5 days. I changed the brand of food at that time and at first thought she just didn't like the new food. So I switched back to the old brand last night and she barely nibbled it. Today I gave her a spoon of yogurt and some cottage cheese, two things she normally loves, and she barely licked it. I'm not really worried but I will continue to keep a close eye on her.
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Poor Bindi! She looks uncomfortable. I'm really excited to hear about the puppies coming. Hopefully for both you and Bindi, it will be soon, smooth, and uncomplicated.
Pat
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Saying prayers and keeping fingers and toes crossed that all goes well and you soon have good puppy news (and pictures) to share.
Pat & Larry
Cory and Jayden -
Bindi started having contractions about 11 am and puppy #1 was born at 2:16 pm. It was a hard delivery. The pup was head first but turned sideways and Bindi had a hard time getting it out. The pup is a red girl and she hit the ground running! This little gal is possibly the most vigorous pup I have ever seen. She has done so many laps around the puppy pen that I just started calling her "Lady Nascar". :p
Being a dog breeder can be one of the most rewarding hobbies but at times, it can be one of the saddest. Puppy #2, a tri male, was stillborn at 3:54 pm. He was born breech and Bindi had a rough time getting him out. Puppy #3, a tri female, was stillborn at 5:10 pm. Both puppies had the skin on the top of their heads missing, exposing their skulls. This is a first for me and I'm sure I'm going to have nightmares about it. :(
Bindi is exhausted and she is napping with Lady Nascar. Thusfar, Bindi's milk has not come in. Bindi is still rather large so I don't think she is through giving birth. I sincerely hope any remaining pups are alive and healthy but I really just want Bindi (and the pup) to be ok.
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Oh Robyn….such a bitter sweet day for you. Still sending good thoughts and prayers to you, Bindi and little 'Lady Nascar' (actually I'm calling her Danica in my head--I know that's Indy, but she's just sooo pretty)
Big basenji hugs from Katie and Ty to Bindi,
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Robyn, we are so sorry about the two stillborn pups. I hope #1 continues to thrive and Bindi does fine. Please continue to keep us informed. Still saying prayers that all goes well….
Pat
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With my Fatia's litter I have one pup with exposed skull…. he was born 4 hrs after the other 4... A worse breeders nightmare.. he was still alive and I had to get him to the Vet to be PTS, asap.....
So sorry for the still borns....Another reason for xrays before birth... we knew that there was at least 4 but there was a 5th we thought, and so that was right... and so when she only whelped 4 in 2 hrs, we knew there was a problem.... and was able to stay in touch with the Vet... and deal with the last pup....
