Thanks ma'am

14teenK:
@ jayned when did you exactly start your 70 days count,is it immediately after the mating is concluded?

From the first day we mated. on that same day of first mating. thanks so much for your concern.

Floryangel8:
Thanks ma'am

u are welcome. hope the girls are doing great. Any names yet?

gman55:
Even in my busy schedule I take time out, to check if the good news of Ira safe delivery have been broadcasted.

Thanks for your time and care you devote helping other dog owners.

I really wish I have good news to give. but it's all good I believe. Thanks for checking on us. Hubby may be back today. Do u still need the Arion?

Eveezy:

I would advice u do not set expectations any more, she may or may not litter again, so tho u should be hopeful, also put in mind DT she might nt.

Should be more like, hoping for the best but expecting the worse

Yeah my mind is already fashioned that way. Thanks for reaching out.

Polly and kindness name given by the children. Polly is calm and kindness is playful and a bit naugty. They are good, appetite is increasing too

Floryangel8:
Polly and kindness name given by the children. Polly is calm and kindness is playful and a bit naugty. They are good, appetite is increasing too

interesting! cool they are eating better.

it's day 73 today and still no show. In fact as the days go by, she gets less pregnant. Her mammary glands are shrinking, less milk, plenty shedding, great appetite etc.

We were at the vet's today and after palpating, he declared there were no puppies so we can't even say if she just had a phantom pregnancy or the litter was absorbed.

I still don't have closure cos the vet did not state conclusively as he did not have the facilities (X-ray, ultrasound) to further confirm his claims. He even worsened the situation by telling me about his friend that had a similar issue and the dog littered on day 79.

He however asked us to run a test to see if she has parasites or has low protein level. the result will be out tomorrow.

Instead of me mourning my loss I am secretly praying for a miracle.

Meanwhile, Ira has not been down for a day. She has been Everly energetic, no discharge, no foul smell. She has just been on and about.

jayned:
it's day 73 today and still no show. In fact as the days go by, she gets less pregnant. Her mammary glands are shrinking, less milk, plenty shedding, great appetite etc.

We were at the vet's today and after palpating, he declared there were no puppies so we can't even say if she just had a phantom pregnancy or the litter was absorbed.

I still don't have closure cos the vet did not state conclusively as he did not have the facilities (X-ray, ultrasound) to further confirm his claims. He even worsened the situation by telling me about his friend that had a similar issue and the dog littered on day 79.

He however asked us to run a test to see if she has parasites or has low protein level. the result will be out tomorrow.

Instead of me mourning my loss I am secretly praying for a miracle.

Meanwhile, Ira has not been down for a day. She has been Everly energetic, no discharge, no foul smell. She has just been on and about.

Ira my favorite gurl !! Do and bring forth my babies oo,My dream is to acquire one of your litters praying for a miracle ....

it's day 76 or so today and I don't think we will be having any puppies. Ira's blood test came in and her PCV is 35%. When I heard PCV initially, I thought the doc was referring to my PVC before treatment and I was like ' PVC even in the vet clinic?'. Anyway PCV means Packed cell volume.

There are many causes of low PCV (please google up) and I cant pin point why my dog has/had it. Anyway, I want to get a second opinion cos the vet looked over ambitious. It's all about the money for him, it seems.

Ira is pretty fine. Still hyper active. No discharge, shedding heavily.

Hoping the pups will just come by soon... Ira has been a good girl since. Regards to Zeus and sister Isis.
Can't believe I actually read through the thread, thanks for making me love dogs more. Cheers!

jayned:
speaking of Zeus and Isis. Isis has been the one keeping watch for some time now. this is because anytime we let Zeus loose at night we see him with inflamed, red eyes the next morning. We initially thought it was snake venom but when it happened more than twice, we concluded he must be allergic to something.

Isis is very funny though when we started leaving her out at night, she would run to her cage and complain as if saying ' you all should come and lock me in ooo, as I don't feel safe outside' and I will be like 'see this dog oo. it's as if you don't know your primary assignment'. Anyway, she is getting a hang of it now she does not complain much neither do I hear her patrolling round the compound unlike Zeus. When ever he was let loose, we sure will not have a good night rest cos he barks and runs around for africa.

Hey J. Did you ever find out what had been causing the inflammations?
Low PVC doesn't mean your female won't deliver. Just stay positive.
Or have the swollen mammaries retracted?

Benbobola:

Hey J. Did you ever find out what had been causing the inflammations?
Low PVC doesn't mean your female won't deliver. Just stay positive.
Or have the swollen mammaries retracted?

We still don't know and it has not been happening either cos we don't release him at night.

About Ira, there won't be puppies for sure. her mammary glands have since retracted.

Thanks for checking.

sureprince01:
Hoping the pups will just come by soon... Ira has been a good girl since. Regards to Zeus and sister Isis.
Can't believe I actually read through the thread, thanks for making me love dogs more. Cheers!

No puppies came. Zeus and Isis are saying hi. thanks for reading.

Oh come on nah. At least a little update to wet our appetite. Pictures please

Can't believe I finished this thread. LOL
Good job jayned

Hello Jayned please a learner has a question to ask.
I was told by someone my puppy will not achieve good features cos am not using diamond athletes feed. But when I took them for vaccine the vet said the growth is ok. Am feeling bad now.
I mix food in abattoir market jos

Here is the pictures 3months and 2weeks

But really has anyone noticed any significant difference in growth with either diamond puppy and diamond athlete. In feeding puppies?

cyrielo:
But really has anyone noticed any significant difference in growth with either diamond puppy and diamond athlete. In feeding puppies?

Really don't know. Guess cos am new in it

Floryangel8:
Here is the pictures 3months and 2weeks

I really don't know much about diamond kibbles. the girls look good though. If u can afford the diamond, I would advise you revert to it.

jayned:


I really don't know much about diamond kibbles. the girls look good though. If u can afford the diamond, I would advise you revert to it.

Really,the guy I got it from was giving mixed food and they were ok, that's why I didn't mind,my concern is does it really affect their features as he said.

Can I have your number

Finished reading this thread on a spot. .

My family and I used to be a Big lover of Dogs. Almost 15 Years of active dog training

I hope to continue with the trend someday

Really awesome thread, I learnt a lot from you. I hope to own a dog someday. Probably gonna be a South African mastiff.

[quote author=NeededGist post=70508208]Really awesome thread, I learnt a lot from you. I hope to own a dog someday. Probably gonna be a South African mastiff. [/quote
for sell

I know it's been like forever since I updated. well, it's because I have been busy doing other things .

where do I start from... remember how Ira did not whelp the other time? Well, when she came on heat we decided to do everything right by the book. We did a swab test and the test came back positive for some disease. the treatment was to be done 2 to 3 days before mating and it was in form of injection for 3 days.

Her first injection was on a Sunday and the vet won't be open so I was forced to learn how to administer the injection myself.

Mating was successful as we had ties on both occasions. we used the same male we have been using since inception. (if it's not broken why change it).

I didn't wanna update till she whelps cos I didn't want my village people to jinx it. But I was moved to do otherwise today cos I just want to vent and document.

it's day 61 of mating today and milk is here but her tummy is not bulging (dejavu) but I am optimistic there are puppies in there.

Her energy level has been pretty high all through even though she was chained through out. Appetite, top notch

Our hearts are with you. It's nice you kept it secret just like Funke Akindele kept her 2nd pregnancy secret, now see as it all panned out. How's Zeus doing lately? And can we be let in to Isis's life?

Welcome back ma. Can't wait for full dossier when you ready.

this is awesome wishing ira a safe delivery

cedar3:
Our hearts are with you. It's nice you kept it secret just like Funke Akindele kept her 2nd pregnancy secret, now see as it all panned out. How's Zeus doing lately? And can we be let in to Isis's life?

I didn't even know of the Funke Akindele twin birth story thanks to you I do now. Such great testimony!

Unfortunately, it's day 64 today and Ira does not look preg at all. Her breasts are even shrinking (this thing don tire me sef)

Meanwhile about Isis and Zeus Hmmmm. gist dey oooo

gman55:
Welcome back ma. Can't wait for full dossier when you ready.

Will do dear! thanks for following.Meanwhile, how is your dog? has she littered again? It will be nice if you can update us.