KathiNellie

I'm so sorry about your loss. I think we all know how you feel. Hugs :angel:

I am so sorry and I know how you feel. They are our family and it hurts so much to loose our pets who are always there for us. I still miss my Kassi who I lost in 2001. Try and remember all the good times and you will feel her with you. Hugs :angel:

The temperature is a sure sign. Also with the panting it is pretty much constant. Alot of dogs also dig at bedding and try to dig in gardens to make a nest. It is much different than a normal panting dog. Just keep taking her temp twice a day. It should normally be between 100 and 101. When it drops to 98 or so and stays there she should be going into labor. Good Luck.

They are adorable. I know how you feel about no sleep. Nellie had me up for 24 hours before she started pushing. She had them between 12:30am and 3:30am. It went well and she is a great Mom. Sweet little babies. And puppy breath AHHH love it!!

Going to the beach is a lot of fun with dogs that love the water. Nellie loved it. The only thing that made it difficult later was VERY loose stools from drinking the salt water :roll: I think the lead is a very good idea until they get used to it

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Sorry everyone I keep forgetting to sign in. The last post was from me. Again my thoughts and prayers are with you dear.

Thank you so much for your suggestions. I saw you are from the same area I got my Topbrass goldens from. Such neat and smart dogs :D

HI Everyone, I want to thank all of you for your wonderful suggestions during Nellie's pregnancy. She and her pups are doing very well. Their eyes are now open and I have some new pictures coming that I will post soon. I had a buyer ask me what I would suggest for a good book on training puppies. I asked about breeding books and took your advice and bought The Book Of The Bitch....which was so informative. :D So I thought maybe some of you might have a suggestion for a good book. Maybe even one for Golden Retrievers? Thanks

I just loved reading this. If our dogs could speak I know this is what they would say. Thanks for posting it :D

Thanks Cassie. I had been giving her carrots but apples sound good. I have never tried them. I am with her all the time now so she doesn't scratch the areas she had irritatated before. The only area now that still is itchy are her ears. I have been cleaning them out with vinegar and water every day and she was doing well until I had to go out yesterday for a few hours. She does much better when I have her with me. She is uncomfortable right now and is clingy. She is getting lots of attention and spoiling from me. I sure know how is it to get big and pregnant and I have sympathy for her :-? Only about 4 more days to go :)

I have really enjoyed doing obedience with Nellie. I can tell you the best way to see if it is for you. Go to a class or two and observe. There are different methods and some work better than others in my opinion. I went to a club for a year and wasn't getting anywhere, and then found this lady who teachs all levels and has a lot of experience. Nellie has just blossomed in her classes. Of course I am the one who had to learn how to motivate her. :lol:

When I think of all the people out there who pay no attention to genetics and all around health of breeding it drives me crazy. The extent I went to to breed Nellie was involved to say the least and I wouldn't do it any other way!! Makes me very angry :(

Nellie has a week to go before she has her pups and she has developed this constant itching. Paws, ears, and even her eyes seem to bother her. I took her to the vet and he gave me some benadryl. Althought he says it is safe I hate to give her anything that might hurt the pups. She has been on Innova for over a year but one thing I started doing in November was making her bisquits. I was thinking maybe with the ingredients ....wheat flour, corn meal, wheat gern, yeast and reg flour with chicken broth might have made her develop this condition. I have been reading where some dogs delvelop an intolerance to grain and if that is the case with her these bisquits would really aggravate her. I will look more into this after the pups are weaned but I am just wondering what your thoughts are on this?

OOPPPS Cassie. I forgot to sign in before I replied. The reply from guest is from me. Can you tell I am new at this :oops:

YIPEEE!!! I am so happy for you Cassie!! :D It is good to hear how well she did with her first litter. I bet the pups are adorable!! Nellie is due in about 10 days so I am watching her closely. Poor thing is getting rather uncomfortable. Lots of spoiling going on :wink: Looking forward to those pics!

Nellie didn't like and still doesn't like having her nails clipped. I slowly worked my way with her by doing just a couple at a time and always having a treat for reward afterwards. Now she holds still for me when I clip them. I think praise and reward helps when doing anything they don't like :)

It is less than to weeks til Nellie is due to deliver her pups. I am looking back on posts on whelping and getting great info. Thanks to everyone with all your knowledge. Especially you K :D It has been 10 years since I did this with my much loved Kassi girl. She is playing with all other fun loving dogs in heaven and I miss her still :angel: Nellie is a fine golden with great genetics and personality. I am so excited about the big event and we plan to keep a pup. I think I am all ready with my whelping kit, but would love to have a good book on whelping. Is there one that stands out for anyone? It is always nice to have a referrence. I am fairly new here and am enjoying all the posts. I finally got her stools firmer with rice and pupkin in her food. Thanks for the advice.

I bought Nellie this duck that quacks VERY LOUD and 4 series of them before it stops and then it is all over again. :roll: The only way I could get her to stop was to get her another toy that had a much less anoying sweak and finally she gave up on the duck most of the time. I espcially love it when I am on the phone or turn on the tv. That is usually the time when she gets noise toys out to entertain me!! :x Can't help but laugh though.... Good Luck!!

I haven't seen any posts from Cassie and know her "Newf" is pregnant and was due last week. I hope everything is going well and everyone is healthy!! :D If you read this Cassie let us know. Nellie is finally straighten out with her loose stools and doing great!! Only 17 more days!! :P Kathi & Nellie

She is 2 1/2 and the my vet doesn't have an ultra sound machine. I took her in at around 31 days and he could feel that she was pregnant. I have a lot of confidence in him. He has two goldens that he has bred also and did her hip xrays. I had her other tests (eyes and heart) done by specialist in a city near by. She has been on Innova for over a year and this is the first time this has happened. Wouldn't it be risky to try a new food now that she is pregnant?

Nellie is still having diarrhea every time I put her back on her Innova. She is on her 45th day of pregnancy and is calming down more, but still playfull. A couple weeks ago when this started I gave her ground beef (cooked and rinsed) and rice for a few days. She was doing well so I started mixing in her food and her stool were very loose again! I have been reading were pumpkin helps and I am going to buy some to mix with her food and rice, but I also read about yogurt. Does that also help? I was planning on taking her to her obedience classs tonight since she mised last week. Instead of her normal reward treats I have cut up very small pieces of string cheese. She loves going and I think it is good for her to be active right now. My other golden I bred never had this problem of loose stools that I can remember. I want to make sure the pups are getting the right amount of nutrition. Any thoughts on this would ease my mind. Thanks :)

I am afraid I am old enough and am a grandmother. It is alot of fun but very tiring :wink: Nellie is doing much better today. She is wanting to play with her frisbee so I know she is ok. Thanks again :) Kathi

I found a great puppy questionaire. Thanks to anyone who was looking for me :D Kathi

Hi Cassie, Thank you so much for your reply. My vet called me back this morning and told me almost exactly the same thing you did!! Guess I didn't need the vet after all,just someone like you with experience. :angel: I am new to the site and just love it. I will post pictures also. I just love Newf's!! They are the sweetest dogs, big and lovey :D Good luck and I will be looking for your posts and pictures!! Kathi