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Female JRT

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Question
My female JRT is about 11 months old and is pregnant.  Should I be concerned about the age of her having puppies?  

Answer
HI JENNIFER
YES YOU HAD BETTER WATCH HER CLOSELY, SHE IS TOO YOUNG TO BE A MOTHER YET.
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN.
WHEN SHE GOES INTO WHELP, KEEP BY HER SIDE TO ASSIST WITH EACH PUPPY, SHE COULD GET UPSET AND EAT THEM OR ONE.
IF U NEED FURTHER GUIDANCE, PLEASE ASK ME.

WARM REGARDS
PATT
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