Just wondering...The dad is not "Surf City", out of Sue Conney's ratties in Lake City Florida, is he? Cause that is Brielle's brother. He is a beautiful Tuxedo.

Thanks everyone.  No he was not Brielle's brother, he was from North Georgia.  I didn't mean anything strange about "pet quality".  I just meant that they are not show dogs with championship lines.  I did talk to some show breeders, but they didn't stud their dogs out to average folks like me.  I will certainly recommend that they spay/neuter and give them the information on the local spay/neuter shelter for the minimal price.

I'm not much into show anyway.  I love my pretty girl like she is my own baby and I want her babies to be loved and adored in the same way.  I think Rat Terriers are awesome pets and I can't wait to share that with my friends and family who are getting puppies.

Jan, keep working on Randy....Katie Scarlett needs a little southern belle to raise up right like an auntie should!

Carol

Wishing you & Tinkerbelle all the best... and looking forward to seeing pictures of the 7 pups! 

Aww...congrats! I'm sure that they will all be adorable and can't wait to see pics.

I guess I thought he went to Lowe's or something and came back to puppies.  I knew you were at work and Reni came early.  How many days was she?  Tink is due on a Sunday, but I have a feeling with 7 and with the pressure they are creating on her belly, she may go a bit early as well.  I don't want them to come to early, but Friday or Saturday would be better as far as me getting her to my vet's office if there were an emergency.

I know what you mean about husbands.  I told mine that I needed to go buy some hemostats to do cord care and he thought that was crazy.  He said we just go to sleep and when we wake up we'll have puppies!  I think he was kidding....I hope he was kidding!

That is a perfect name for your next little girl!  I actually tossed that out there when I had my daughter Rachel.  My hubby didn't like it cuz he went to GA Tech and I went to UGA.  He thought I was naming her after the bulldawgs!

I wanted a girl so I could name her Georgia too!!!  I'm a huge GA Bulldog fan.  but we got a boy and I let my son name him.

BTW ~ CongRats on the puppies.  Keep us posted.

Yea, I might post that question under the breeders section.  There is a breeder at my vet's office who cuts all of her cords and takes away all of the placenta's.  She told me that they would make Tinkerbelle vomit.  I was thinking I would let her eat a few and I will try to not get too involved, but she might get tired with 7 puppies, so I need to be prepared to step in and help if it is needed.  They (my vet and this breeder) also said I may need to give her oxytocin or Nutri-cal if she gets tired and stops contracting before all the pups are out.  I'm really hoping that I don't have to give her a shot of oxytocin for 1)I've never given a shot before and 2) I've heard it can cause the placenta to break 3)that's wicked stuff-I had to take oxytocin with my first child and it makes the contractions much stronger.

I did buy hemostats today along with lubricant if one gets stuck and a rectal thermometer.  My neighbor said I can borrow her scale, so I think I have most of my supplies in order...just need lots of towels.

Posted By Katie'sMom on 07/10/2008 8:47 PM
Carol, I would post some of these question under the breeding section as there are lots on here who have gone through this and could give you advice. I worked for a vet and really, giving a shot is not hard -- can you get your vet to give you a needle and syringe and you can practice on an orange. At least that way you will have the "feel" of it. You are really worrying and I bet Tinkerbelle will take care of it just fine. Mama dogs just know what to do. And, if things get hairy, load her up and take her to the vet. But, I bet you and Tinkerbelle will do fine -- you might ask your doctor for some valium.

Oh yea, you might need a valium too if you could see the belly growing on this dog! I swear you can watch it grow by the hour.  There's a lot of babies in there and I just want to be good and ready....I'll take the valium later when they are pooping and running all over my play room!  That's why I bought the superyard x pen...see I"m even trying to be ready for that stage!  I guess I will take that valium!

I know you are teasing!  I appreciate your support.

Jan, We would be proud to call you an Aunt.  Does that mean we get to come up to the lake to play? JK

Donna, I already bought the baby pool.  Tink loves to sleep in it , but so does Rachel my 4 yo daughter.  It's very comfy right now with big blankets and pillows.  I'll have to check out that scale if my neighbor doesn't come through, but I think she will.

You absolutely can come up to the lake to play, since I understand the one near you is still pretty low!   Um, but does this mean you will be bringing seven puppies?