We had a pregnant rescue Airedale come in today. I need all the help I can get! I think she's about a month along; the funny thing is that the sire of the litter is also being fostered with us. He's a nice boy, a little old, but nice.
And few questions I don't have the answers to: I don't know how long she's going to be staying with us, I don't know if she's had any x-rays for the puppies and the why or why not. I don't know why she wasn't spayed and I don't know why they didn't do an emergency spay. That's all the rescue organization right there, I just take care of them while they're here.
Ok, first off...feeding. Should she be on puppy food totally yet or not? I didn't feed her the normal stuff (Purina EN) because it's very low in fat. Instead, I raided the food room and ended up giving her 2 1/2 cups of Pro Plan Chicken and Rice with 1/4 cup of Eukanuba puppy mixed in. I think she's about 60 odd pounds, but that was an eyeball guess. Should I up the amounts or what? I have no say in the type of foods the store orders, so if I want to see her on something like Innova or Solid Gold, it would be out of my own pocket.
Also, what should I be looking for or doing while she's staying with us? Her stomach is starting to get big and feel solid and her udders are starting to show.
Thanks in advance!
And few questions I don't have the answers to: I don't know how long she's going to be staying with us, I don't know if she's had any x-rays for the puppies and the why or why not. I don't know why she wasn't spayed and I don't know why they didn't do an emergency spay. That's all the rescue organization right there, I just take care of them while they're here.
Ok, first off...feeding. Should she be on puppy food totally yet or not? I didn't feed her the normal stuff (Purina EN) because it's very low in fat. Instead, I raided the food room and ended up giving her 2 1/2 cups of Pro Plan Chicken and Rice with 1/4 cup of Eukanuba puppy mixed in. I think she's about 60 odd pounds, but that was an eyeball guess. Should I up the amounts or what? I have no say in the type of foods the store orders, so if I want to see her on something like Innova or Solid Gold, it would be out of my own pocket.
Also, what should I be looking for or doing while she's staying with us? Her stomach is starting to get big and feel solid and her udders are starting to show.
Thanks in advance!