Every day for the past week we have been monitoring Becky’s eating habits, sleeping habits and her body temperature. Each of these will give clues to when she’s ready to whelp. Last weekend we had some early warning signs (in the form of a reduced temperature and avoidance of food) but her appetite and temperature promptly rose again shortly thereafter.
She seemingly grows larger with every passing hour now and we wonder aloud how much longer those pups can stand to remain inside her. I once read that “a watched bitch never whelps.” I’m beginning to think there’s some truth to that statement.
In any case, we’re standing anxiously by, ready with our whelping supplies and some good books to read while we wait. Becky seems nonplussed about it all. Lucky her.
