Cat and dog pregnancies and birthing

Re: Cat and dog pregnancies and birthing

Saskia Quinn — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:23:49 GMT

You probably dont want to go to such extremes as I did!!

When I was doing my NVQ Level 3 I thought the best way to learn more about pregnancy and labour in the bitch was to have one!! My friend runs an animal shelter and she had a very pregnant dog which she rescued from the pound. I offered to look after her until she had her pups, and he we are 10 years later! The dog in question was Rosie!

Re: Cat and dog pregnancies and birthing

Charlotte says smile — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:44:32 GMT

the book of the bitch is useful, gets reccommened to our clients.

Re: Cat and dog pregnancies and birthing

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:55:47 GMT

Also so reading for you. The Book of THe Cat
Edited by Michael Wright and Sally Walters, I think you can find it on ebay or amazon. The Royal Canin Practical Guide to Cat Breeding is also an excellent detailed book. Check with your rep or have a search online for it, sometimes it pops up on ebay.

Re: Cat and dog pregnancies and birthing

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:52:34 GMT

Try your local rescue centres. They generally have periods in the year when pregnant bitches and queens come in and are due to whelp/kitten soon so you can observe and help. I can help you a little with kittening but I'm not very whelping savvy. Where are you located?