Not a stupid question at all. At least not as stupid as
asking others where your own website is, lol. Seriously, if you are new to
breeding, there is absolutely nothing stupid or unusual about not being able
to tell for sure at 6 weeks. Most of the time, they are showing by this time,
but not always.
First, I would wait at least another week before I bothered
to go to the vet. No sense paying a lot of money when you still have some
time. Second, yes, staying swollen is one indication of possible
pregnancy.
I want to share the same website with you that I share with
all new breeders who want generalized answers. I think it is one of the best
websites to get the basics. www.debbiejensen.com
There is a link on this site that shows you how to palpitate
to see if you can feel anything. There are also other signs to look
for.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask anyone on the
group. Also, there is a great yahoo group of chi breeders that has excellent
advice to offer.. Sometimes they can get a bit harsh if they feel your
breeding is not up to their standards, but you could still listen in to what
others have to say and will learn a lot. That site is the chipregnancy
yahoo group.
Finally, there is a smaller group that has breeders that can
offer excellent advice and you will not get the hassle from them that you may
get on the larger group. However, I would have to check with the group owner
before posting that group, as she is particular about making sure no one joins
who wants to fuss.
Feel free to ask questions! We all gotta start
somewhere!
Marsha
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 6:46
PM
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas]
"marsha"
Marsha,
Ok, here is another stupid question......I'm new at this so
please forgive me. I had my female chi bred, almost 6 weeks ago.
My breeder thinks she might be pregnant, but I"m still not for sure.
So if her 'private' area is still swollen, b/c hers' is, is that a sign that
she is preg? I would like for her to be, but I'm tired of the guessing
game? I'm seriously thinking of taking her to
the vet on Monday to get the answer to my question, it is driving me
crazy.!!!!!!!!!!! Unless you can tell me.............
Thanks for any help. Melody
marsha
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]org> wrote:
no need to worry. Well, your a guy, maybe you need to
worry about her PMS? lol, jk. She is fine as far as swelling goes. It will
go away as the heat cycle ends unless she is pregnant.
Marsha
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006
2:12 AM
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Concerned
Father
My little Pepper just went into her first heat cycle and I am jus
wondering how long I can expect this to last? I have read up to 3
weeks
and if that is so then she nearing that mark. I am concerned
though
given the fact that her "female parts" are more swollen then
they have
been the prior 2 weeks. Is this normal or do I have reason
to be
concerned?
Thanks
Don
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