The lumps could be fat tumors called lipomas. They in themselves are not life threatening...However something else is going on here. If the dog cannot eliminate, that would be some sort of blockage due to either a tumor, or constipated beyond normal....

I usually start the count at the first tie, but my bitches are very predictable... I would estimate the middle of the breeding cycle and start your date from there. and BTW cords do bleed, if tied off sufficiently, there should be no blood loss...sha...

Ok don't want to steal thunder here, but please use dental floss and somewhat sharp scissors for your cords (but you shouldn't need to do this..but just in case).and I don't know if I'd advise moving the pups away from her, this might add to her anxi...

Sorry Mericox, it is impossible to get the cocci out of the dirt ..even if so, I have 2 acres...that's alot of clorox!
I did call revival animal health who also sells the products in previous posts...their advice was the 40% injectable with a ma...

Yes if the pups are growing, quiet, not screaming all the time and take alot of naps, they're getting plenty of mom time. LOL puppies will not go hungry without noisy protest

Hi I have the dreaded cocci in my dirt and my pups get it at 5-6 weeks even though they are whelped and raised indoors... My vet sells me the 500 cc bottle of that banana flavored Albon, but that's getting expensive...Has anyone ever used the 12% liq...

My favorite bitch Gretchen had cancer of the spleen...the decision was out of my hands she was dying when I took her to the vet and she was too far gone for surgery, there was no other decision, I had her put down right then and there. The bad thing ...

My doctor showed me this from the internet
some gal from Texas moved up north somewhere and needed to get her Persian groomed...She went in and asked for a line cut, a type of cut that just shaves the belly area to prevent matting, I guess...any...

I don't see why not.
My bitch Abby only has 8 nipples and she just had a litter of 9.
Gets a bit crowded at the 'ol milk bar, lol but everyone's thriving and growing...doin well.

I'm one of those really lucky folks to have that dreaded cocci in my dirt. I use Cocci-Guard from revival animal health, but it's not 100%.. My vet sells me the giant pharmaceutical bottle of Albon.. but revival sells it by the gallon, but it's proba...