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QUESTION: hi my 2yr old bitch is 61 days gone,yesterday she didnt eat anything and she was white frofie sick today eating and got engery do u think she nearly ready thanks tina
ANSWER: Hi Tina,

It sounds like the start of whelp.  Keep some vanilla ice cream on hand, the calcium will help with contractions, and the it will help keep her energy up.

Good luck!!

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QUESTION: thanks for your answer ,how many days are shih tzy pregant for this is her frist litter and how far away from the pup do i cut the cord thank u very much i no im a pain tina

Answer
Hi Tina

There is no need to cut anything!!!!  Your female will handle all that -- you just need to be on hand to give moral support...and maybe guide a pup.  

Each female is different, depends on size of pups, when her eggs were fertilized, and sometimes I think, how the stars are aligned.  60 - 64 days