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| Happy-Go-Lucky Mango |
Our extremely fit Mango is blossoming throughout her pregnancy as her tummy which normally measures usually 70 cm (27.5 “) has expanded to 87 cm (34.25”).
As she heads into her final few days of pregnancy, Mango continues to enjoy retrieving her ball, but there is a definite waddle in her walk. She spends her days lounging in a nice shady nook in the yard and cuddling with us in the evenings as she sure doesn’t want to miss out on her belly rubs. Remarkably Mango still can jump on the bed, but we’re wondering just how long that will last.
It’s easy to feel the puppies moving in Mango’s tummy now and we witness a little kick now and again. Since she doesn’t have much room left for food in her expanded waistline, Mango is getting five or six smaller meals throughout the day. As of yesterday she’s become a bit picky so we offer her various enhancements to her regular food. Her current favourite is liver and eggs with freeze dried Crump’s liver bits sprinkled on top! Of course, we try to sneak in some puréed organic veggies too!
The whelping area is all ready now in anticipation of the big event. From this point forward we are monitoring Mango’s temperature twice daily. Any significant drop will indicate the puppies are soon to be on their way. They could be born safely now but it’s best that they stay warm and cozy and wait until the appointed day arrives!
Sit tight …..
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