Wow I cannot believe we are down to two weeks before Mallow’s due date! I have so many things left to buy… With this being my first litter, I am slightly overwhelmed by the checklist of items you need to have on hand. But I am also enjoying nerding out about the science and research behind raising healthy, happy puppies. I have collected everything from surgical scissors and feeding tubes, to ball pits and tunnels!
We are dedicating our guest room as the newborn room, at least until 3 weeks old… then we will consider moving to the bigger basement! For now I have some newspaper and blankets in the whelping pen to help encourage Mallow to “nest” in there.
We will get the full puppy count on x-ray in one week. I was hesitant on x-rays because I’ve heard that they aren’t always particularly accurate, so why subject your mom to an extra vet visit. But speaking with local breeding mentors, they strongly encouraged radiographs as you get one more opportunity to check on puppies before they’re born! So we will be posting a better puppy count one week from today.