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pregnant lab/puppie care-vaccines?

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Question
QUESTION: hi, I have a 4yr old pregnant lab I beleive she matted w/ the pit bull behind us. I'm not sure when then matted ruffly a have a clue mid-sept. how will i know when shes getting close? once she has the pups what the best brand and way to vaccinate the pups?

ANSWER: Hello,

She should be due shorly...is she showing yet? if not shes not pregnant. I reccomend having the litter vet checked and dewormed/vaccinated by a vet at 6 weeks.

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QUESTION: yes shes showing like 2 full hand size belling shes not huge like some of the pics I've seen but she seems bigger & bigger every day! do y know ruffly how many pup how in at least 2nd litter i've only had her bout 2 yrs. & shes had litters before but i dont know her previous owner. I checked into the  ultrasound but it's like $250 for it. i've heard 6-12 pups?? how much should i charge for them? i was figuring at least what i had in to them! I've done vaccines before so i figured i'd do the vaccines my self but theres so many kinds?

Answer
The puppies need a parvo/distemper shot at 6 weeks and should only go home at 7-8 weeks. Mutt puppies aren't worth much you will probaly put more into them with food/toys/bedding vaccines ect ect then get out of them. Also I strongly reccomend vet checking the puppies at 6 weeks its nice to know if there hearts are good and if there lungs are normal as well. Anywhere from 2-12 puppies. You might get $250-300 for the puppies with vaccines and vet checks.