My golden retriever is 6 weeks into her pregnancy, I have been told it is quite common for golden retrievers to reabsorb their litter of puppies.
I am really worried about this happening. Please can anybody tell me how to avoid this problem ane why it might happen.

Many thanks
Annette

Hi Annette,
I wrote a long reply to this and my computer did an unmentionable on me, so I'm starting again....

Your bitch should be safe from the risk of reabsorption now - it usually happens early in the pregnancy, when the whelps are very small. It can happen for a number of reasons - overcrowding, genetic conditions etc, because bitches don't often abort. In fact it has only really been since the advent of ultrasound scanning that absorption has been proved, when fewer pups than were actually seen on the scan are born - or even none at all.

From now on you can start replacing some of the carbohydrate of her food with high-quality protein, so that she gets enough nourishment for her and her rapidly-growing whelps without her putting on fat. Soon she will be happier with several small meals rather than one or two larger ones, particularly if she's having a large litter.

Hope this helps. :)

Annette -

Resorption can be caused by injury, illness, medication or hormonal problems. It usually occurs before mid-term so I wouldn't be too worried. Your bitch is out of danger for the most part.
Did you get her palpated or have an ultra sound done? Was the pregnancy ever confirmed? Is your bitch still showing the signs of pregnancy?
If you are still worried, talk to your vet. He/she can look her over or you can have an x-ray done.

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Hi jeangenie and goldengirl

Thank you for your replies feel a lot better now. I had Chloe palpated at 28 days and the vet confirmed that she had several pups. Can't wait!!

Annette

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My best wishes to you and Chloe also! I will be sure to let you know how everything goes, you do the same! So nice to meet another golden lover on here! :)

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