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01-31-2008, 07:18 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia
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| Ned Help ASAP! Baby Yorkies Coming NOW!!!!! The babies are coming out! One is out already and I need to know what to do with breaking the sack, umbelical cord and stuff and everything!!! I'm new at this! Do I suction the pupies mouths? Help!!! One just came out!!!!! |
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01-31-2008, 07:22 AM | #2 |
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| If mom does not break the sack use your finger to gently break the sack and suction the mouth and nose. Then mom usually does the cord, but if not use your hemastats to clamp it off about an inch from the tummy and cut it with clean scissors. just to answer this quickly GOOD LUCK! AND CONGRATS!
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01-31-2008, 07:24 AM | #3 |
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| oh also have a towel to rub and stimulate the pup and dry them off. Do you have a heated box to put the pups in while mom is whelping the others. That comes in handy
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01-31-2008, 07:24 AM | #4 |
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| Head first or butt first are both considered normal deliveries. The time between delivering one pup and the next is quite variable, usually about 15-30 minutes, but it's pretty common to have several, and then a few more 4-24 hours later! But, it's NOT normal for a pup to be in the actual birth canal for more than 10-15 minutes. If you can't get it out with a reasonable twist and tug...call a vet...there's probably something wrong. Wait too long and both momma dog and the pup(s) might die. Birth can be dangerous. Once delivered, if the momma dog doesn't tear off the membrane surrounding the pup and lick it, then you need to tear it off. Then get any fluid out of the pup's mouth by gently swinging it upside down and gagging it with your finger a little. I like to suction out the back of their throat with a turkey baster. Rub the little pup vigorously until it cries a little. Tear off the umbilical cord with your fingers (if you cut it, it will bleed more) leaving about a inch attached to the belly. (if you tear it off flush, more likely to get infected etc). Leave some slime on the pup...when the momma licks off the slime it helps to create that wonderous bond of motherhood. It's okay and pretty normal for the momma dog to ignore the first few pups while she's busy having the others. But on the other hand, it's a critical time for these pups. We need to get the pups free of their birth sacs and breathing in the first few minutes after delivery and nursing within the first couple hours. If you're not experienced, call your vet if this isn't happening. If the pups are always crying, especially if there doesn't seem to be any milk; call your vet. At the very least, you will need to get some milk replacer. But there's often more going on...like a dangerous uterine infection. It's common for the momma dog to have a little diarrhea or to vomit after the birthing process...all those hormone changes and all those placentas she ate, but if this lasts long, she's feverish, or not eating well after a day or so, call your vet...there's probably something wrong...like a dead undelivered pup inside. By the way, if you're present at the birth, I like to throw the placentas away and not let the momma dog eat them, which is natural. It keeps her from getting an upset stomach and while protein rich and full of nurishing blood, she'll feel a lot better without the indigestion. But do leave at least some slimy stuff on the pups for her to lick off...it helps create the maternal bond. Assuming momma dog and pups seem content and are cozy in whatever nesting situation you have them, there's not much you need to do those first couple of weeks after birth except enjoy and cuddle. But, here's a time table: |
01-31-2008, 07:25 AM | #5 |
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| you've gotten good advice so far ifyou want to to call me, pm me i just had a litter 2 days ago |
01-31-2008, 07:27 AM | #6 |
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| hha! your on the ball! haha
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01-31-2008, 07:28 AM | #7 |
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| if mom dosen't do it , yes you have to take over and do her job. I do clean mouth and noses with a suction bulb for babies to removed fluids and then rub their bodies with a cloth to dry them up and put them in a worm blanket next to mom. Give her a minute to see if she does open the bag if not you got to do it right away , I usually do help her open the bag especially from the head as soon as it gets out then I let her do the rest but I do cut umbilical cords so she won't do it too small. |
01-31-2008, 07:30 AM | #8 |
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| Sending good wishes that all goes well for you and Mommy. Can't wait to see pictures of your new pups. |
01-31-2008, 07:32 AM | #9 |
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| You must be wondering what a "worm blanket" is ???? I ment to say "warm" Congratulations on the babies born and good luck . |
01-31-2008, 08:46 AM | #10 |
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| Make sure you suction the mouth first befoire the nose. |
01-31-2008, 08:55 AM | #11 |
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01-31-2008, 08:56 AM | #12 |
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| I hope everything is going ok. Do you know how many she is going to have? |
01-31-2008, 10:28 AM | #13 | |
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i hope everything is ok
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01-31-2008, 10:42 AM | #14 |
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| Make sure u rub them real good and get them stimulated and warm. They gotta stay warm, especially while mom is delivering the rest. I also use a heating pad. Any news?? I also suction mouth and nose!
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01-31-2008, 10:52 AM | #15 |
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| Any updates? You've gotten some good advice...hope all is going okay.
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