12 hours after C Section - YorkieTalk.com Forums

dalexa · 11-11-2006, 10:31 PM

All, my Ponytail Polly was too sick to be a Mommy..she died about
12 hours after the c section that produced 4 puppies, one stillborn.
She never bonded with the babies, threw up a few times, drank water
but refused to eat. I made her lay down and the puppies tried to eat.
I should have realized something was seriously wrong! I cant believe
this has happened and her babies are so young...I just dont know if
I can pull them thru this. She was a sweet girl, loved everyone so now
she is in heaven licking everyone. I hope she isnt upset with me, I feel
so bad. Thank goodness I didnt scold her for ignoring the babies.

FlDebra · 11-12-2006, 12:08 AM

So sorry to hear of your loss. What a bittersweet day to have welcomed the puppies into the world only to lose your precious Polly. Good luck with the puppies -- I know it will be difficult but I hope they can bring some love back to you.

chachi · 11-12-2006, 04:23 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. I dont know what too say I just feel so badly for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

yorkykisses · 11-12-2006, 04:31 AM

My deepest condolences for your loss.

You can take care of her legacy she has left behind. A few years ago a local breeder dropped off two puppies left from a litter of five after the dam did not pull through. I would suggest that you check around and see if anyone has fresh goats milk and colostrum. It is very important that the puppies receive the colostrum. I would feed the puppies every 1 1/2-2 hours until they started eating puppy food mush. You can bottle feed, but tube feeding is more efficient. If you have not tube fed before see if there is a local breeder that maybe able to teach you the proper why to tube feed. Please make sure the puppies are voiding on their own. I just received a card from the lady that adopted both babies, they turned two this past October.

dalexa · 11-12-2006, 04:43 AM

The puppies are 22 hours old and seem to be doing well
considering the journey we had yesterday.

I am feeding them every 3 hours, this seems to be their schedule,
and stimulating them to void...if I can just get them thru the first
few days I will be more hopeful of saving them.

They all three feel strong and belly's are full after feeding...no crying
or whimpering until time to eat again.

I have never had to tube feed but am going to call my vet shortly to
gather his thoughts on tube feeding AND to tell him about POlly's death...
cant help but think he did something wrong!!! He has been a small
animal vet for 40 years...he may be getting too old...(me grasping at straws)

txshopper73 · 11-12-2006, 04:47 AM

Things happen for reasons that we do not understand. I am so sorry for the loss of your girl. Keep feeding the babies every 3 hours and weigh them everyday (kitchen scale) to make sure they are gaining weight. Kisses suggested fresh goats milk which is an excellent idea. Otherwise, just supplement with the formula that you have but colostrum is the best...liquid gold.

Pups can't generate their own heat for 3-4 days after birth so make sure pups don't get chilled. I know that you're using a heating pad under the box...a plus. Keep going as you are going.

Susan123 · 11-12-2006, 04:57 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this. Bless her heart. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, you and babies.

kitty · 11-12-2006, 05:18 AM

Sorry to hear about Polly. You are in my thoughts and prayers as well.

Olivier · 11-12-2006, 05:19 AM

I am so sorry to hear about your loss . My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ladyhawk · 11-12-2006, 06:39 AM

Makes it scary to be a breeder,huh? I know that I take a risk with my bitches everytime I breed so I shouldn't get too attached. I can't seem to do that though, I just love this breed and each one is so special. So sorry for your loss. Good luck with the pups.

Bella0722 · 11-12-2006, 06:43 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. I have been reading with interest, as I will soon, breed my little show girl. And have never bred, so I am reading as much as I can, though I feel at a loss for words with your experience.

My thougths and prayers to you and your litter. Thanks for keeping us informed.

Gracy · 11-12-2006, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalexa

The puppies are 22 hours old and seem to be doing well
considering the journey we had yesterday.

I am feeding them every 3 hours, this seems to be their schedule,
and stimulating them to void...if I can just get them thru the first
few days I will be more hopeful of saving them.

They all three feel strong and belly's are full after feeding...no crying
or whimpering until time to eat again.

I have never had to tube feed but am going to call my vet shortly to
gather his thoughts on tube feeding AND to tell him about POlly's death...
cant help but think he did something wrong!!! He has been a small
animal vet for 40 years...he may be getting too old...(me grasping at straws)

So sorry for your loss...

You are fortunate though, you have her puppies.
As I read this thread, you are a big hearted person and the puppies seem to be doing okay.
I am sure they will be fine. As for you snuggle with each of them, they have
Your Pontail Polly inside each of their little hearts..

Keep us posted, your in our prayers...

Yorkie3 · 11-12-2006, 06:57 AM

Will continue to have you and your little ones in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for the loss of the mama. Take heart knowing she knows how much you love her.

shecass · 11-12-2006, 07:03 AM

I am so sorry I just can't imagine the pain you are going through now. Just hang in there and keep up the good work.

Rae Rae · 11-12-2006, 07:34 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this. The puppies are in my prayers. They're lucky to have such a caring grandma.

11-11-2006, 10:31 PM	#1
dalexa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 73	12 hours after C Section All, my Ponytail Polly was too sick to be a Mommy..she died about 12 hours after the c section that produced 4 puppies, one stillborn. She never bonded with the babies, threw up a few times, drank water but refused to eat. I made her lay down and the puppies tried to eat. I should have realized something was seriously wrong! I cant believe this has happened and her babies are so young...I just dont know if I can pull them thru this. She was a sweet girl, loved everyone so now she is in heaven licking everyone. I hope she isnt upset with me, I feel so bad. Thank goodness I didnt scold her for ignoring the babies.

11-12-2006, 12:08 AM	#2
FlDebra Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 2,407	So sorry to hear of your loss. What a bittersweet day to have welcomed the puppies into the world only to lose your precious Polly. Good luck with the puppies -- I know it will be difficult but I hope they can bring some love back to you. __________________ FlDebra and the Gang Ben Candy Katie Mercedes (AKA Sadie) Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail." - Henry Wheeler Shaw

11-12-2006, 04:23 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,521	I am so sorry for your loss. I dont know what too say I just feel so badly for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-12-2006, 04:31 AM	#4
yorkykisses Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 189	My deepest condolences for your loss. You can take care of her legacy she has left behind. A few years ago a local breeder dropped off two puppies left from a litter of five after the dam did not pull through. I would suggest that you check around and see if anyone has fresh goats milk and colostrum. It is very important that the puppies receive the colostrum. I would feed the puppies every 1 1/2-2 hours until they started eating puppy food mush. You can bottle feed, but tube feeding is more efficient. If you have not tube fed before see if there is a local breeder that maybe able to teach you the proper why to tube feed. Please make sure the puppies are voiding on their own. I just received a card from the lady that adopted both babies, they turned two this past October. __________________ ~Yorkykisses~

11-12-2006, 04:43 AM	#5
dalexa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 73	puppies are 22 hours The puppies are 22 hours old and seem to be doing well considering the journey we had yesterday. I am feeding them every 3 hours, this seems to be their schedule, and stimulating them to void...if I can just get them thru the first few days I will be more hopeful of saving them. They all three feel strong and belly's are full after feeding...no crying or whimpering until time to eat again. I have never had to tube feed but am going to call my vet shortly to gather his thoughts on tube feeding AND to tell him about POlly's death... cant help but think he did something wrong!!! He has been a small animal vet for 40 years...he may be getting too old...(me grasping at straws)

11-12-2006, 04:47 AM	#6
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,178 Blog Entries: 1	Things happen for reasons that we do not understand. I am so sorry for the loss of your girl. Keep feeding the babies every 3 hours and weigh them everyday (kitchen scale) to make sure they are gaining weight. Kisses suggested fresh goats milk which is an excellent idea. Otherwise, just supplement with the formula that you have but colostrum is the best...liquid gold. Pups can't generate their own heat for 3-4 days after birth so make sure pups don't get chilled. I know that you're using a heating pad under the box...a plus. Keep going as you are going. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

11-12-2006, 04:57 AM	#7
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,379	I'm so sorry to hear this. Bless her heart. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, you and babies.

11-12-2006, 05:18 AM	#8
kitty My Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,251	Sorry to hear about Polly. You are in my thoughts and prayers as well. __________________ Support our Troops Princess Kitty

11-12-2006, 05:19 AM	#9
Olivier Currently Suspended! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,878	I am so sorry to hear about your loss . My thoughts and prayers are with you.

11-12-2006, 06:39 AM	#10
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,305	Makes it scary to be a breeder,huh? I know that I take a risk with my bitches everytime I breed so I shouldn't get too attached. I can't seem to do that though, I just love this breed and each one is so special. So sorry for your loss. Good luck with the pups. __________________ Tami ladyhawkyorkies.com

11-12-2006, 06:43 AM	#11
Bella0722 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 940	I am so sorry for your loss. I have been reading with interest, as I will soon, breed my little show girl. And have never bred, so I am reading as much as I can, though I feel at a loss for words with your experience. My thougths and prayers to you and your litter. Thanks for keeping us informed. __________________ ~Bella, General Patton, Lipstik, Darwin, Sizzle and Maria~

11-12-2006, 06:57 AM	#13
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,393 Blog Entries: 1	Will continue to have you and your little ones in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for the loss of the mama. Take heart knowing she knows how much you love her. __________________ Janet Joey, Gidget, Fancy, Emilee My Web-site MySpace Pee Pads Blow Out Sale http://www.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping

11-12-2006, 07:03 AM	#14
shecass YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 2,755	I am so sorry I just can't imagine the pain you are going through now. Just hang in there and keep up the good work. __________________ Sheila, Mollie & Wyatt Ethan my pride and joy Mollie www.dogster.com/?176293 Wyatt www.dogster.com/?205723

11-12-2006, 07:34 AM	#15
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,756	I'm so sorry to hear this. The puppies are in my prayers. They're lucky to have such a caring grandma. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella