A watched pot never boils, just as a watched dam never whelps!

Lucy is stretching out, getting ready for the big day...

while, Bubbles' is anxiously awaiting...

Lucy normally lays like this.

But, Lucy is laying more stretched out starting today.
Probably so baby puppies can get in line for D-day.

Lucy will not, will not, will NOT eat anything that she doesn't crave. She has completely gone off her feed and will only eat fresh chicken, beef, Trippet and saltine crackers (probably because of the salty taste). She will only eat raw eggs and will refuse hard boiled eggs. I think it's a texture preference, because she will happily eat canned dog food.

So, I ground up her dry dog food in the blender and mashed it into some ground beef so she will still get the nutrients from her dog food.

Also, unflavored Pedialyte works wonders for food transitioning. If you ever have a sick dog, I swear by Pedialyte. It prevents dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea. It's like gatorade for dogs. The only downside is that it's not cheap....the off brand is $3.50 a bottle.

Tripett green beef tripe....try it, dog lovers...

Lucy is showing signs that she may go into labor in the next few days. She has lost her appetite and won't even eat her favorite foods.

So, I've doctored up her food so she can get some bites in. I mix in soft food with some Tripett, which is natural beef tripe and a raw egg.

Her lack of appetite is worrying me but I'm trying to feed her by the hour. She's gonna need the nutrients and energy.

By the way, Tripett is sold at Wabash feed store on Washington in the Heights. It's really good for any dog at any life stage. Tripe contains the partially digested grains and grasses that a cow has eaten. As carnivores, dogs can't convert vegetation into nutrients within their own stomach. However, when they eat tripe, they receive these nutrients that have been already processed naturally by the cow's stomach system.

Also, the cow's stomach lining contain natural gastric juices, amino acids and other digestive enzymes not found in pet foods. These nutrients aid in digestion to efficiently utilize food for maximum nutrition. Amino acids are necessary for muscular development and other gastric juices are excellent cleaners for teeth.

Try it. Definately worth it at $2.00 a can and your pet will thank you too. I normally put a couple tablespoons to Lucy's food, once a day.

Bubbles' favorite game

Picture of Lucy @ 7 weeks along.

Lucy is now 8 weeks along and will be ready anytime after day 56, which will be this weekend. Hopefully she won't deliver too early. Gonna go buy whelping supplies tonight.

Standing on the couch, probably because she thinks she's "small" enough to do that.

Thank goodness, I put the sheets over the couch cushions.

Monkey see, monkey do.

Lucy & Bubbles enjoying a nice Tuesday afternoon.

Swelly Belly

Lucy at 38 days.

Lucy at 43 days.

Just 5 days later.

And, yes. The room is very, very messy. Undergoing spring cleaning.