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07-10-2014, 01:56 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: blackpool uk
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| New Member, Bella Possibly Pregnant? hello every one iv just joined this site in order to get some information iv got a lovley 4 yr old little girl called bella I think she may be pregnant becauses last month I had her and my little boy chico cadged up becauses bella was in heat and one of my grandchildren let them out whilst I was in the bathroom by the time I cme dwn they was tied in my back garden I would say that bella is around 10lb and chico is around 5lb bella is 4 yr old and chico is 19month old altho it wasn't planned for my bella to get pregnant it has happened now I have said I will allow her to have this one set of pups if she is preggers then have her done I don't agree in abortions and couldn't do that to my bella she would be around 27 days now I wouldn't say that you can tell if she is pregnant iv took bella to my vets becauses she wouldn't eat he cheeked on her and said she was fine no high temp so he gave bella a injection for anti sickness and also gave me some antiobotics for her to tke do any one have any ideas I can take to be able to tell if my bella is pregnant thankyou |
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07-10-2014, 10:58 AM | #2 |
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| Hopefully, Bella did not end up "preggers" with just one accidental breeding, especially if you have issues with terminating pregnancies in dogs in an emergent situation...praying that wont become a decision you are faced with-mommas health or the pregnancy.....as far as the breeding pair go, they seem like "a perfect couple" but of course, it is what is in their genetic predisposition that will determine the outcome of the puppies. You have about 6 weeks to absorbe everything you can get your hands on about caring for the pregnant female, nutrition for pregnancy, meds that can not be given to pregnant females, whelping puppies, pre and post natal vet care for momma and babies, xrays, blood work on mom and if the situation arises, how to feed (including tube feeding)and care for orphaned puppies. Be sure you have funds set aside for emergencies during the pregnancy.....probably around $3000.00 - $5000.00 will cover an emergent c-section at an emergency clinic.....get a lot of sleep over the next 2 months!!! You wont get much sleep after those babies come if there are any problems.....welcome to the world of breeding!!! Praying for an uneventful and successful outcome! You can have an ultrasound done as early as 3-4 weeks and a vet that is experienced at reading ultrasounds will be able to tell you if she is "preggers". Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 07-10-2014 at 11:01 AM. |
07-10-2014, 11:52 AM | #3 |
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| Yorkiemom has given you good advice but there was something I wanted to add. Have the vet teach you how to tube feed that way if you have a fading pup and it wont nurse you will be able to get it nourishment. Alot of times you cant get a fading puppy to take a bottle without causing it to aspirate because you are forcing milk down them. Tube feeding is the best way to feed a fading pup. Too many times I see threads on here about a fading pup and the owner desperate and not knowing what to do. Prepare yourself for the worst to happen so youll be prepared for anything. Also save money in case Bella needs a c section. Most vets require cash up front
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07-10-2014, 12:07 PM | #4 | |
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Thank you for stressing the importance of this effort to save a starving baby....rather than let the pup starve to death because of a fear of tube feeding, learn to do it so if you need to, you can be responsible for helping the baby! Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 07-10-2014 at 12:09 PM. | |
07-10-2014, 12:40 PM | #5 | |
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07-10-2014, 12:46 PM | #6 | |
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07-10-2014, 10:55 PM | #7 |
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| thankyou all to your comments I will start to read up on every thing regarding bella and her pups if she is preggers I really do hope with just one tie she wont be I don't kno what I will do iv never had a dog yelping pups b4 but I do have a really good vet on hand 24hrs and not 2 far from were I live bella is eating a bit of chick now so I will just leave her on that I will try tke a pict of bella and see what every one thinks bec I think her nipples seem to stick out more im taking bella to my vets again next week because when she went last time he said that bella was too tenced to be able to tell for me but was adviced to take her back again in a weeks time |
07-11-2014, 06:44 AM | #8 | |
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Glad to see you are taking her to the vet to confirm. If she is preggers please ask lots of questions and if you don't have your vets cell number that would be a good time to get it in case she goes into labor after hours. Let us know...
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07-11-2014, 06:59 AM | #9 |
YT 500 Club Member | Remember that giving birth is a natural process and requires little to no help. So don't get yourself worked up and stressed out to the point that you can be of no help incase of an emergency. Good with your little one |
07-11-2014, 07:41 AM | #10 |
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07-11-2014, 07:48 AM | #11 | |
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If one is to be involved in such endeavors, they should be well-versed in all the possibilities so that they know when something isn't normal. Without the proper knowledge, it's very difficult to tell the difference between normal and emergency situations. I've seen people freaking out here over what is a normal event during whelping and -- on the flip side -- others in a bad situation that did not realize it and lost momma or babies. And some of the most stressed out here during a whelp tend to be the most experienced breeders. I couldn't do it, I'm not cut out for it, it isn't for the faint of heart. I hope that if Bella is pregnant that she is one of the ones that has an easy time.
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07-11-2014, 08:29 AM | #12 | |
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From this site. Relaxin in dogs can be tested through a blood draw. I leave you to read the whole article. At this point I would treat her as if she is pregnant, and make sure you keep her very healthy. High quality food, exercise, etc. Also you need to get yourself ready for the whelping. Debra Jensen has a good site. Just google her and you will find her site. As the gestational timeframe is on average 63 days you do have lots to prepare, not only for the whelping but for the rearing of these puppies. Make sure you have on hand a whole lot of things. Whelping pudding recipe, learn how to tube feed (ask your vet to show you how), a weighing scale, your whelping area, your whelping supplies. Your emergency and regular vet on speed dial, your whelping coach (which I hope that you have). Stock up your freezer with meals for your family. Learn all the signs of distress in labour. You have much to learn. get busy. YOur gals life and those future puppies depend 100% on you.
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07-11-2014, 08:34 AM | #13 |
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| To the OP you would honestly be better taking an experienced breeder like YorkieMom1's and Gemy's word on this. They have been doing this a long time and are well versed on all the issues that can and do arise. Praying your little one isn't pregnant and if she is you will do the best thing for her.
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07-11-2014, 08:51 AM | #14 | |
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And she should be if not 'stressed" actively engaged in preparing for this litter. I have known no that is No experienced breeders that are not on a heightened alert basis throughout their dam's pregnancy, labour, whelping and the rearing of puppies. And they are experienced! Not a first time and I can't even say Novice breeder, as Novice breeder in my mind means someone who has done the studying, assisted at whelps, and this is their first time whelping. That is a Novice. This is not a Novice. It is a totally un-prepared person setting themself up for whelping and raising a litter of puppies.
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07-11-2014, 08:53 AM | #15 |
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