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Post by jay on Jan 15, 2008 13:43:50 GMT -1
I'm now the proud grandmum of 9 springer puppies. 'Missed's due date wasn't until yesterday, but on thursday she started nesting and looking like she was getting close. Unfortunately by friday evening she still hadn't progressed and her temperature was dropping rapidly. We took her into the vets and they ran a blood test, discovering her calcium levels had dropped, which was probably why she wasn't starting to contract. Because she was going downhill so quickly they performed a caesarian at 10pm. She had 9 puppies, all pretty large. A couple of them were slow to start breathing, but were soon starting to call for their mum. Missed took a while to come round from the anaesthetic and her temperature was still pretty low. But by Saturday morning she was doing a lot better and starting to show interest in her puppies. Now 4 days old, all 9 puppies are going strong and Missed is really enjoying motherhood. Just a couple of pictures for now...   |
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Post by leannwithconnie on Jan 15, 2008 13:47:25 GMT -1
Aawww beautiful...thanks for the pictures ...has cheered me up.
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Post by ccc on Jan 15, 2008 13:53:53 GMT -1
Aww bless, lovely photos!
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Post by nic on Jan 15, 2008 14:38:50 GMT -1
awwww WOW absolutly gorgeous, how beautiful they are and you can see that they get that from their mum.
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Post by SuzieP on Jan 15, 2008 14:58:08 GMT -1
OOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH - I've gone all broody! They're gorgeous....I can almost smell that lovely puppy smell too.
Missed is lovely too.....so glad all went alright in the end.
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Post by harveydales on Jan 15, 2008 15:10:03 GMT -1
Oh they are adorable! They do look quite a size for just 4 days old - I bet Mum is relieved she doesn't have to carry them around any more!
I'm so glad it went well in the end. It must have been quite a scare for you both. Missed is looking very well and happy with her brood, isn't she?
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Post by loopylou on Jan 15, 2008 15:10:34 GMT -1
AAAWWWW, how cute, please, please keep post photos.
It is stressful having a litter, but so much fun when they get a little older.
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Post by justjordie on Jan 15, 2008 15:37:57 GMT -1
Soooooooooooo cute! I want one! Lovely pics.
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Post by SuzieP on Jan 15, 2008 16:15:20 GMT -1
Gosh yes - imagine carrying that lot around in your tum! Missed has got her figure back quickly hasn't she?
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Post by greydales on Jan 15, 2008 16:21:31 GMT -1
Ahhhh, what cuties!! I mustn't be tempted.... I mustn't be tempted .... lol
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Post by chickflick1066 on Jan 15, 2008 16:54:56 GMT -1
greydales, I'm the same as you. I'm the biggest fan of Springer Spaniels, and would love another spaniel pup  They're gorgeous. Can you have another b&w set in 3yrs for me please  |
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Post by SuzieP on Jan 15, 2008 17:26:27 GMT -1
Go on Gill - you know you want to! LOL
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Post by Debbie on Jan 15, 2008 18:20:21 GMT -1
 Crikey those are HUGE pups!!! Poor girl, small wonder she needed a c section done. Good on you for keeping such a close eye on her, and getting her to the vets in time.  She's a lovely girl  Congratulations!!!
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Post by ribbons021185 on Jan 15, 2008 18:29:17 GMT -1
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww! How adorable!
I always think spaniels, especially springers, must have the waggiest tails in the animal kingdom!
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Post by harleydales on Jan 15, 2008 19:31:37 GMT -1
Aw, they are lovely!we lost our Springer last year :-(
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Crikey those are HUGE pups!!! Poor girl, small wonder she needed a c section done. Good on you for keeping such a close eye on her, and getting her to the vets in time. 