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Observe urine, watch flow – Should stay same yellow color the whole time. If red blood is seen in stream, she might have a bladder infection. Call breeding or vet clinic right away.
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Vulva – It will still be slightly swollen, like she was in season. She might also have whitish, stringy drips. If her vulva smells nasty, call breeding or vet clinic right away.
- Ears – Look in ear canal for brownish wax. Clean 1x or 2x a week to prevent build up. Clean with blue ChloriHexi solution on cotton ball. If wax build up returns within 1-2 days after cleaning, call vet clinic.
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Teeth – Brush 1-2 times per week. While pregnant she doesn’t chew on bones, so her breath starts to stink.
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Nipples – Clean off dirt and old skin with warm water on cotton ball. You can add ChloriHexi blue solution to the water if you need to cut the grease. Her nipples get dirty when she starts expressing milk and they get sticky. She will start milking sometime after the ultrasound date.
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Eyes – She may start to get more goo in the corners of her eyes as she approaches her due date. Usually the moms go on an ointment a week before their due date. If the goo is lime green or the whites of her eyes are blood shot, call breeding or the vet clinic.
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Toe nails – I usually cut her nails once a week and since she doesn’t chase balls or run around while pregnant they don’t wear themselves down. Usually at night while she is really tired is a good time.
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Buckle collar – Loosen to other hole, when you notice that it has gotten snug. She will gain weigh everywhere and her collar gets too tight.
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Hair Loss – She will loose all the hair on her belly by her due date. Hair on other parts of her body will remain thick