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02-26-2009, 09:42 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oregon
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| She whelped 4,but I can't handle her or them without her attacking me...HELP!!! My Yorkie Lillie just whelped 3 boys and 1 girl last night. They are all beautiful,tiny,and healthy...But Lillie is acting very strange. She has always been my baby. I take her everywhere in her purse and I hold her all the time. She is *extremely* spoiled. Now that she has had the puppies she won't let me get near her. She has attacked and bit me several times and other people trying to help. She is dangerous now. If I put a towel over her head for a second so she can't see I can quickly grab a puppy to check/him and record weight,etc. But if she sees me reaching for one she will automatically attack my hand. She has NEVER been agressive before so I am very worried. Any suggestions???? ALSO- I use a natural herbal supplement call Rescue Remedy...does anyone know if this is okay to use on nursing dogs? I don't want to make her sick,but I really think she needs to settle down and it is really calming...please help!!! Thanks! |
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02-26-2009, 10:23 PM | #2 |
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| Are the puppies nursing well? Do they seem content, as in not crying? If so, then leave them alone. She needs a few days to calm down. This is just her maternal instinct kicking in and she doesn't want you messing with her puppies. Some will even kill their own babies if they feel that they are threatened. Make sure she's in a nice, quiet place and just leave them be. You can peak in and make sure they're eating, but don't handle them unless absolutely necessary.
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02-26-2009, 10:25 PM | #3 |
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| First off, congratulations on the new babies! And Lillie's belly pic is adorable. I've never had a Mom be in any way aggressive to me. Since you really didn't describe the environment Lillie is in, it's hard to say what, if anything, is wrong with Lillie. She may be acting perfectly normal for a new Yorkie mom. One thing that struck me is that you post that Lillie has bitten you and several other people trying to help. I can tell you that, first off, several people other than you shouldn't be around her and her pups at this time. It's only natural for her to be very protective. Also, she and her pups need to be in a room that is away from the noise and traffic of the house. If she isn't, this would increase her anxiety level. Even if the other people are members of your family that Lillie knows well, she probably only wants the one person she trusts most around. She feels not only protective but vulnerable at this time and needs to feel comfortable and safe with her new babies. Maybe you could try just hanging out with her, petting her and telling her what pretty babies she has. She should calm down for you. You can then pet the pups a little while they're nursing. If she tenses, just go back to petting her and speaking to her in soft tones. She may not be trusting at first but if others don't come in she'll soon realize it's only going to be you when you come in and she won't get so riled up. If all the pups are doing well and don't need your intervention, just limit yourself to checking on the pups without handling them too much for now. I think it may take a day or two of tip-toeing around Lillie but that she'll be just fine. As for the herbal thing, I wouldn't use it myself. Whatever you give her, the pups get. Their organs aren't fully developed yet and some herbs could have a bad effect so I wouldn't take the chance. |
02-26-2009, 11:53 PM | #4 |
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| ~Congrats on the new puppies. I've never had an aggressive mommy...so far! I am the only one in my house to handle puppies and when I do, I have hubby take the mommy outside to potty and during that time is when I weigh them or check them out. Other than that, I leave them alone until they are a little bit older. As long as they are nursing, their fine. Right now your mommy is protecting her babies, even tho you said she is spoiled. Mommies like to keep their babies in sight. Just go easy, slow movements, soft speaking voice, and lots of patience. She'll soon ease up. Oh, and I wouldnt give her any calming meds, might not be good for the babies....In my opinion! Good Luck!! |
02-27-2009, 03:12 AM | #5 |
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| new mom Hi,my new mom did this also ,and with the father of the puppies.This is very normal.it is a very protecaive mom.In time she will be back to mormal.What she need is not a lot of people around her.If this is her first litter she will be very protective of them.also I as a breeder i do not give any meds natural to my new moms do to the fact they have it going throught there body and the milk that the puppies drink.give her time and she will be your girl again,,hope all goes well.HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE ONES |
02-27-2009, 04:19 AM | #6 |
Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member | Congratulations on your new babies. They are all so adorable. Yep, everything everyone has said is absolutely correct! I had one litter so far and the new mommy was a bit apprehensive of me taking her pups (when I needed to) at first...grumbled at me, but she knew I was not going to hurt them. But yes, just sit near/with her and the pups and talk to her. Tell her how beautiful her babies are & how proud you are of her, what a good mommy she is. She will come to trust you with her pups in no time. When you do handle a pup, assure her while you are picking it up and while you have it that it is fine, it's okay.......if she wants to come up and check on it while you have it, let her; again assuring her all the while. Congrats again! Hope mom and babies continue to do well. Welcome to Yorkie Talk; be sure to stick around. You will learn so much.
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02-27-2009, 04:50 AM | #7 |
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02-27-2009, 05:33 AM | #8 |
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| Congratulations on your new babies. I agree with everyone else. if they are nursing and etc. leave them alone. for a few days and Please don't let the "other people" around your babies and upset mama. That is a big no-no. |
02-27-2009, 07:39 AM | #9 |
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| Hi, Thanks for all the tips. What I meant by "other people" is my mother and my father. My mom came over and helped whelp them. Lillie loves her so much ,but she absolutely attacked her. Then when my stepfather came to look she attacked him too. She is a quiet dark place. She attacked me again this morning when I tried to put food in with her...hmmmm....i will just wait i guess and see how it turns out. This is her first litter and her puppies all weighed at birth between 2-3 ounces. |
02-27-2009, 07:46 AM | #10 |
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| I have a friend who had a yorkie mom who became very aggressive whenever she had a litter of pups. Aggressive with family members and the other dogs. She eventually had to have her spayed as she couldn't take the stress it caused. I believe her dog was totally fine when she didn't have a litter, just super protective when she did. Maybe that is going to be the case with your new mom. I agree with everyone else and hope things improve. |
02-28-2009, 07:57 AM | #11 |
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| My yorkie after her babies was fine with myself and anyone touching her or her babies. If they were picked up she'd just get excited and very alert to what you were doing with them. She never barked or got angry at anyone. However I have other dogs and she was very aggressive with them all. If they came into the room where she had her whelping box she would immediately jump out and attack them. Needless to say no dogs could enter my room. She was ok with any humans from day one. Good luck and I hope things work out for you. Try offering her a favorite treat and speaking to her nicely and maybe she will calm down.
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02-28-2009, 05:37 PM | #13 |
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| hi, she isn't settling down at all. she is getting more aggressive. If I can get her away from the puppies she isn't aggresive just around them. And if I can grab one she is okay with it. She just doesn't want me reaching for one. I talked to a friend that works at my vet's office and she said to put her on her back if she bites me...i have been trying that (gently of course) but it doesn't seem to be helping. She just gets more frusterated.hmmm...maybe she will be better when they are older |
02-28-2009, 06:02 PM | #14 |
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| im no breeding expert by any means,but putting dogs on their back is to correct a dominance issue...i dont think its neccesary becuz shes just being a protective mommy,i wouldnt want stress her out anymore than she already is with new pups...
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02-28-2009, 06:27 PM | #15 |
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| I am sure that the others are right about your girl needing to calm down, but also be watching closely that she is not pre-eclamptic. Are you giving her calcium? If her calcium levels are low it will cause behavior changes and if they go too low seizures ruth |
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