NBR: Whelping Puppies

mrs.Awoods

My 6 lb. yorkie is pregnant, and I am terrified about the delivery process! I have no idea what to expect, what I need to have on hand, etc. I've found a few good websites to refer to, but was wondering if any of you have ever helped deliver puppies. Any advice?

TIA!

trapani2be

I have a few times, my Mom raises mini schnauzers.  I would make sure to have lots of towels, warm if you can.  This is really important becasuse they are soo small and wet so they can chill quickly.  My Mom has put a hot water bottle under some towels before, works well.  Keep the area fairly dark and quiet keep a flashlight on hand.  Small scissors, often the mom will get tired and can't get the baby out of the sac so you may need to rip the sac as well.  We have an aspirator bulb there too just incase the need help clearing their airway, I have also had to hold puppy's mouth open and blow in to get them breathing.  Try and get them latched on and nursing right away, it will help to keep them warm too.

Good luck, it's really amazing to witness this.

 

msditz00

Why do you have an intact female, and why did you allow her to breed?

You obviously are just a backyard breeder if you have NO KNOWLEDGE of what to do.

Millions of dogs are dying every year in shelters because of irresponsible owners like yourself.  And the puppies that are about to be born may not even make it because you have no idea what to do with them.

andreas4dogs

msditz00:

Why do you have an intact female, and why did you allow her to breed?

You obviously are just a backyard breeder if you have NO KNOWLEDGE of what to do.

Millions of dogs are dying every year in shelters because of irresponsible owners like yourself.  And the puppies that are about to be born may not even make it because you have no idea what to do with them.

I agree with this 100%. You should have AT LEAST taken her to a vet.

It really aggravates me that people like myself and others spend our 'free' time trying to rescue one dog from being euthanized / gassed / etc. and people like yourself are being irresponsible by not getting your dog spayed and contributing to the problem.

GO TO THE VETERINARIAN. 

Stac928

Call a vet, get real medical advice because you are in WAY over your head.  While you are talking to them go ahead and schedule her spay surgery, you shouldn't be breeding dogs.

MeredithE

mrs.Awoods:

My 6 lb. yorkie is pregnant, and I am terrified about the delivery process! I have no idea what to expect, what I need to have on hand, etc. I've found a few good websites to refer to, but was wondering if any of you have ever helped deliver puppies. Any advice?

TIA!

Why are you breeding this dog if you had no idea what to do?

amykins1283

You need to talk to a veterinarian about what to do instead of relying on Dr. Google to provide you with information.  You also need to get your dog spayed after this delivery.  So many things can go wrong with this if you don't know what you are doing, including the death of your dog and/or her puppies, not to mention the fact that we don't need anymore "backyard breeders" bringing puppies into the world. 

Don't breed or buy while shelter pets die.  That's my motto.

strangebird

What were you thinking? You do realize that your lack of responsible pet ownership and knowledge might not even come into play? This is a Yorkshire Terrier; most of their pregnancies result in cesarean deliveries because their small, delicate pelvis bones.

In addition, you need to educate yourself about a variety of risks to your dog and the puppies, including uterine inertia, prolapsed uterus, eclampsia, metritis, mastitis, septicimia, cleft palates and hypoglycemia, all conditions which the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to.

A Yorkie should never be left alone in the late stages of pregnancy. Many, due to their small size, do not carry their litters to full term. None should be allowed to deliver alone, they are likely to need assistance due to poor stamina and the increased risk of complications.

I hope you are fast realizing that you in way over your head. Only a truly irresponsible pet owner would breed a toy breed, and one known for its variety of health concerns, without prior knowledge of whelping and/or common genetic risks. You need to seek out a veterinarian immediately and do the work to get yourself educated. You've put your dog into a very dangerous situation. I hope you find the time to prepare yourself for all of the possible outcomes. One in four Yorkshire Terriers experiences serious complications during labor.

 

 

EYounce

strangebird:

What were you thinking? You do realize that your lack of responsible pet ownership and knowledge might not even come into play? This is a Yorkshire Terrier; most of their pregnancies result in cesarean deliveries because their small, delicate pelvis bones.

In addition, you need to educate yourself about a variety of risks to your dog and the puppies, including uterine inertia, prolapsed uterus, eclampsia, metritis, mastitis, septicimia, cleft palates and hypoglycemia, all conditions which the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to.

A Yorkie should never be left alone in the late stages of pregnancy. Many, due to their small size, do not carry their litters to full term. None should be allowed to deliver alone, they are likely to need assistance due to poor stamina and the increased risk of complications.

I hope you are fast realizing that you in way over your head. Only a truly irresponsible pet owner would breed a toy breed, and one known for its variety of health concerns, without prior knowledge of whelping and/or common genetic risks. You need to seek out a veterinarian immediately and do the work to get yourself educated. You've put your dog into a very dangerous situation. I hope you find the time to prepare yourself for all of the possible outcomes. One in four Yorkshire Terriers experiences serious complications during labor.

 

 

ALL of this (very well said). Please get your dog to a vet to have an ultrasound to help determine how many puppies she is carrying and the size. If she is small she may need a c-section. Please be responsible.

pixy_stix

Yorkies routinely need c-sections to delivery safely.  I hope you have a couple thousand in the bank to help pay for her vet needs.

green bean

my min pin had puppies they all went to great homes, she only had 2 but when i took her to the vet all the advice he gave is to have a welping box ready in a warm area of the houes, where she is comfortable , and if she seemed to be laboting for more then I think a hour to take her in right away, good luck also call to make a appointment and have her fixed after this litter, i hope you are either keeping the puppies or have good homes lined up for them,

WaitingOnTwoPinkLines

strangebird:

What were you thinking? You do realize that your lack of responsible pet ownership and knowledge might not even come into play? This is a Yorkshire Terrier; most of their pregnancies result in cesarean deliveries because their small, delicate pelvis bones.

In addition, you need to educate yourself about a variety of risks to your dog and the puppies, including uterine inertia, prolapsed uterus, eclampsia, metritis, mastitis, septicimia, cleft palates and hypoglycemia, all conditions which the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to.

A Yorkie should never be left alone in the late stages of pregnancy. Many, due to their small size, do not carry their litters to full term. None should be allowed to deliver alone, they are likely to need assistance due to poor stamina and the increased risk of complications.

I hope you are fast realizing that you in way over your head. Only a truly irresponsible pet owner would breed a toy breed, and one known for its variety of health concerns, without prior knowledge of whelping and/or common genetic risks. You need to seek out a veterinarian immediately and do the work to get yourself educated. You've put your dog into a very dangerous situation. I hope you find the time to prepare yourself for all of the possible outcomes. One in four Yorkshire Terriers experiences serious complications during labor.

 

 

All of this, plus:

What is she bred to? How much of a stud fee did you pay? Are they registered? They have show points, too, right? 

Your dog is over 18 months old, right? Because younger than that and she is at SIGNIFICANT risk. Both she and the stud have been thoroughly screened for all hereditary diseases, yes? She's up to date on shots and deworming, and is on a monthly heart worm prevention?

You are planning on taking the puppies when they are 2-4 days old and getting their tail docked and dewclaws removed? 'Cause they don't just come out like that. You are also going to take the puppies in at 2 & 4 weeks old for deworming, plus 6 & 9 weeks old for vaccinations (at a vet - not a co-op) before letting them go home to carefully screened owners at 12 weeks, right? Oh, and you aren't going to advertise in the paper to find those homes, are you? I'm sure you've already got a health guarantee/buyer contract all written up stating that if there are ANY genetic defects, you will refund their money; that if they should EVER need to get rid of the puppy, for any reason, you request first rights to take the puppy back; that they will spay/neuter the puppies when they are of age and that you will only release limited registration papers to them once you are furnished proof.

You are prepared to spend upwards of $1000 should your dog require a c-section? What about if she gets "milk fever" or any of them show signs of hypoglycemia? I'm sure you are prepared to euthanize any puppies born with a cleft palate/cleft lip. 

Oh, wait. You are an irresponsible backyard breeder. Which means that you either a) purposely bred her without any knowledge of proper breeding practices or b) she got bred "accidentally" (in either situation, probably to your best friends cousin's aunt's sister-in-law's neighbors brother's dog) . Which is never really an accident. If you have a female in heat, you HAVE to keep her sequestered. Anything else is asking for her to be bred.

How long ago was she bred? Typical gestation is 63-65 days. A vet can either ultrasound or x-ray to determine how many pups and how big they are. She's a yorkie, chances are she's going to need a c-section or there will be complications with the pups. Be prepared to take her to the emergency vet when she starts having issues at 2AM.

As PP have said - you are in WAY over your head. Call now and make a spay appointment for 8-10 weeks after her EDD. 

andreas4dogs

WaitingOnTwoPinkLines:

strangebird:

What were you thinking? You do realize that your lack of responsible pet ownership and knowledge might not even come into play? This is a Yorkshire Terrier; most of their pregnancies result in cesarean deliveries because their small, delicate pelvis bones.

In addition, you need to educate yourself about a variety of risks to your dog and the puppies, including uterine inertia, prolapsed uterus, eclampsia, metritis, mastitis, septicimia, cleft palates and hypoglycemia, all conditions which the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to.

A Yorkie should never be left alone in the late stages of pregnancy. Many, due to their small size, do not carry their litters to full term. None should be allowed to deliver alone, they are likely to need assistance due to poor stamina and the increased risk of complications.

I hope you are fast realizing that you in way over your head. Only a truly irresponsible pet owner would breed a toy breed, and one known for its variety of health concerns, without prior knowledge of whelping and/or common genetic risks. You need to seek out a veterinarian immediately and do the work to get yourself educated. You've put your dog into a very dangerous situation. I hope you find the time to prepare yourself for all of the possible outcomes. One in four Yorkshire Terriers experiences serious complications during labor.

 

 

All of this, plus:

What is she bred to? How much of a stud fee did you pay? Are they registered? They have show points, too, right? 

Your dog is over 18 months old, right? Because younger than that and she is at SIGNIFICANT risk. Both she and the stud have been thoroughly screened for all hereditary diseases, yes? She's up to date on shots and deworming, and is on a monthly heart worm prevention?

You are planning on taking the puppies when they are 2-4 days old and getting their tail docked and dewclaws removed? 'Cause they don't just come out like that. You are also going to take the puppies in at 2 & 4 weeks old for deworming, plus 6 & 9 weeks old for vaccinations (at a vet - not a co-op) before letting them go home to carefully screened owners at 12 weeks, right? Oh, and you aren't going to advertise in the paper to find those homes, are you? I'm sure you've already got a health guarantee/buyer contract all written up stating that if there are ANY genetic defects, you will refund their money; that if they should EVER need to get rid of the puppy, for any reason, you request first rights to take the puppy back; that they will spay/neuter the puppies when they are of age and that you will only release limited registration papers to them once you are furnished proof.

You are prepared to spend upwards of $1000 should your dog require a c-section? What about if she gets "milk fever" or any of them show signs of hypoglycemia? I'm sure you are prepared to euthanize any puppies born with a cleft palate/cleft lip. 

Oh, wait. You are an irresponsible backyard breeder. Which means that you either a) purposely bred her without any knowledge of proper breeding practices or b) she got bred "accidentally" (in either situation, probably to your best friends cousin's aunt's sister-in-law's neighbors brother's dog) . Which is never really an accident. If you have a female in heat, you HAVE to keep her sequestered. Anything else is asking for her to be bred.

How long ago was she bred? Typical gestation is 63-65 days. A vet can either ultrasound or x-ray to determine how many pups and how big they are. She's a yorkie, chances are she's going to need a c-section or there will be complications with the pups. Be prepared to take her to the emergency vet when she starts having issues at 2AM.

As PP have said - you are in WAY over your head. Call now and make a spay appointment for 8-10 weeks after her EDD. 

Wow, this is articulated EXTREMELY WELL. I highly doubt she will respond, after all, what she can say to all that truth???