Abby is my very pregnant sow. Today when I checked on her I noticed she was breathing way quicker than she normally does and still like 11 hours later now she is still breathing like that. Is this just because of the strain of her pregnancy? I watched her for about 1 hour and this is the only strange thing she is doing she is still eating and drinking fine.
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Abby breathing heavy?
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Maybe a cysts? Probably not, if she's pregnant, how long is she into her pregnancy?
Laura-CCC4
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She may be close to delivering, there can be a strain on the organs when the pregnancy reaches it later stages. Unfortunately this is one of my weakest areas so I couldn't say whether the heavier breathing is normal or not. I do hope she's ok and the birth goes well. xx
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Are the babies still moving?
Yes they are but not quite as much as they were a few days. But moo's were like that too they didn't move as much when they got closer to being born. I honestly thing its because they run out of room. She is still breathing heavier than normal but not like she was earlier. Maybe she is just stressed?
Modwyn
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Keeping my fingers crossed everything goes well hun.
Its pretty normal...she probably feels like she's run a marathon with all those babies inside her so breathing will being seemingly harder for her.
Just before the birth her belly will look huge and the movement of the babies will be restricted. If you can feel the opening of the pelvis (put a finger or 2 under her about an inche from her "lady parts" ) and its 1 to 2 finger's wide, then she is ready to give birth in the next couple of days.
If you have any worries, I'm sure you could phone and speak to your vet who might be able to advise you and put your mind at ease or tell you whether she needs seeing.
Just before the birth her belly will look huge and the movement of the babies will be restricted. If you can feel the opening of the pelvis (put a finger or 2 under her about an inche from her "lady parts" ) and its 1 to 2 finger's wide, then she is ready to give birth in the next couple of days.
If you have any worries, I'm sure you could phone and speak to your vet who might be able to advise you and put your mind at ease or tell you whether she needs seeing.
Hoggle*&*Ludo
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Good luck, hope she has a speedy and healthy labour. 
sharonS
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Hope all goes well for her and the babies.x>>
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I hope all goes well and I wish you and Abby the best of luck for the birth! xX
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