hi
am asking for your help about my nieces dog
it was due on saturday but started panting and digging yesterday very unsettled all nite
she has calmed down again no panting or digging just quite not herself
also she has not stopped eating either thats all she does is want to eat
does some of the dogs eat when there in labour . not got any sighns to say when she will whelp please help
palaminouk

If your niece is concerned she should take the bitch to her Vet to confirm that she is OK.

Don't worry, she is showing all the signs of early labour. The nesting panting can start up to 48 hrs before labour begins. Some bitches still want to eat in early labour, one of mine always does then throws it all back up later, usually though they will stop eating when imminent. She may well want to be close to her owner now at all times, I would not leave her alone now.

regarding her due date, the due date really is only a guide for you, most bitches come on that date but depending on when she actually ovulated as sperm are viable for quite a number of days, this can put bitches past their due date.

I hope this helps. added to say go with Val's advice also if you are concerned about the bitch.

Totally agree that if your neice is concerned, which she must be to ask you to post on here, the best option is for her to get the bitch to the vets for a full check over. Sorry too late to add to my last post.

thanx very much for all the replys.
will contact her and tell her to phone
her vets
thanx for the fast responce.i will keep yous up to date
concerning her dog
yours shaz

just to let you know she spoke
to the vet and they said she was not that
over due but contact them again if there
no pups by thursday .
will keep yous posted
sharon