Did the vet not know how many pups (roughly) she was having before? (by feeling her abdomen?) If it was me, I would move them to a clean dry space, as long as Millie is OK with you moving them. We had a dog many years ago that had her pups at home but we were fully prepared with whelping box etc inside. I'd be keeping my distance but not be taking my eyes off her just to make sure.
A friend of mine who had OES pups recently took her to the vet coz she was not progressing and the vet did not act quick enough (left the dog more than an hour between pups) and as a result she only ended up with 2 out of 6 puppies.
If the 2 pups she's had are feeding and everything OK they I guess they should be fine. Millies obviously taken them out of their little sacks and eaten their placentas (ewww!) Can your vet do house calls? If not, I'd take them all to the vet to be checked out in a few hours or so especially since they've come early.
Actually the time span that is given between pups is 1-2 hours, so often we don't rush into surgery if we don't have too as many pups get lost that way
I personally would give mum a chance... put a clean towel or blanket next to where they are and give mum a chance to move them herself. If they are moved and she isn't ready, she may reject them. If she hasn't moved them or progressed at all in an hour, call the vet and bring them in.
Christy thank you, I didn't end up moving them. It's now been 1 1/2 hrs since I noticed the first 2 pups but I'm pretty sure she had them during the night. They already have fur on them, I'm sure with her last lot they were a pinkish colour whereas one is pure white and one has ginger on her back already. She was so much bigger this time so was sure she'd have more than 4. Is it normal to have less pups second time round? I tried to touch her tummy but she wouldn't let me. Her shivering seems to be less now. Thanks again.
Good news she seems to have stopped shivering now. The pups are actually quite a bit bigger than the last litter, that could be why she looked bigger. She hasn't moved from them at all but I've put her food right up close to her and she's eaten a small piece of cooked chicken. She brought up some of her milk but I think it's because she drank it so fast and maybe had a bit too much. Ahh, I feel better now. Thanks to everyone for your replies.
and congrats Millie
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