Is my yorkie pregnant? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jiraphajill · 10-19-2009, 06:18 PM

I have a 2 year old female pure breed yorkie, and i also have a male 11 months yorkie. My female yorkie was inheat and they did it, and he got stuck to her. and now a month pass. Her nipples are pink and very big, she gain some weight and her stomach seems to be a little bigger and when i poke and feel on it, it feels like there is alot of water in it. but i am not sure if she is pregnant. i want to know is there some home remedy or something that i can find out, i dont want to go to the vet because it might cause alot of money. please help!

BanditSocks2 · 10-19-2009, 06:51 PM

Did he get stuck bc he's too big? It could be dangerous if your female is smaller than your male. I would def take her to the vet, if she's preg she probably needs to be checked out, and if she's not preg then there is obviously something else going on. Good luck.

cynsir · 10-19-2009, 06:56 PM

Congratulations, you will probably be a grandmom in a couple of months. My Yorkie about 2 1/2 years ago got pregnant and she got stuck just once and did produce one puppy.

bjh · 10-19-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jiraphajill

I have a 2 year old female pure breed yorkie, and i also have a male 11 months yorkie. My female yorkie was inheat and they did it, and he got stuck to her. and now a month pass. Her nipples are pink and very big, she gain some weight and her stomach seems to be a little bigger and when i poke and feel on it, it feels like there is alot of water in it. but i am not sure if she is pregnant. i want to know is there some home remedy or something that i can find out, i dont want to go to the vet because it might cause alot of money. please help!

I am sorry but from reading your other posts you seem to be very unknowledgeable about yorkies. To be honest you should have done a lot of research before letting them breed. I do hope you have someone knowledgeable about whelping puppies to help you. There is no way of knowing if she is pregnant without taking her to a vet. Having a litter of puppies can be very costly and also dangerous for the momma. You need to make sure your female is eating a good quality puppy food. If you have any more specific questions it would be best if you posted them in the breeder section. How big is your female? I pray you do take a crash course on whelping and puppy care. There is much valuable information in the Breeder's Section of this forum.

carmen in nj · 10-19-2009, 07:42 PM

Hello and welcome, well I can say that yes is a BiG possibility that she is pregnant, the "stuck" together is called a tie, and that is normal during breeding.the dog pregnancy test is very expensive, but you can google and learn as much as you can about whelping so you can help your baby.
I hope you can prepare yourself as much as you can. best of luck ..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

Ellie May · 10-20-2009, 08:12 AM

Yes, the vet might cost a lot of money, but having puppies is very expensive and there is no good and safe way around that.

Diagnostic imaging will be about $40-$100.
Raising pups (they will need 1-2 sets of vaccines before leaving you, fecals, maybe dewormings, maybe tails and dew claws done) will be quite a bit.
Hopefully she won't need a c-section which could be up to $2000 (if she is pregnant, this money needs to be available to you even if it means Care Credit).
Then if anything goes wrong with the mom or pups (eclampsia, liver shunt, etc.), that will likely be quite a bit more costly.

Just in care she is pregnant, she should be treated like she is. Like someone else said, a crash course in breeding is vey important at this point. Maybe you can find someone to help you in your area that has experience breeding small dogs.

carmen in nj · 10-20-2009, 08:24 AM

ok, hoping that you are starting your homework about whelping, I got some good links for you to start... this is what I used when my son's taffy was pregnant and I did not know much about whelping babies..

Dog Breeding and Canine Reproduction by Debbie Jensen. Dog Breeding and Whelping guide for dog breeders.

Whelping1

Whelping Supplies

Pregnant Dog Care - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!

megansmomma · 10-20-2009, 09:03 AM

Oh my

AngieC · 10-20-2009, 10:34 AM

How can you have a dog and NOT want to take her to a vet if you suspect that something is wrong with her? I hate to say this but you should NOT have any animal if you are NOT willing to care for it, that means taking it to the vet if you think it is sick or in your case pregnant.
I am sorry but when I see or read about something like this it just makes my blood boil. People who are not willing to take care of an animal should not have them. Any animal is a BIG responsibility.

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Originally Posted by jiraphajill

I have a 2 year old female pure breed yorkie, and i also have a male 11 months yorkie. My female yorkie was inheat and they did it, and he got stuck to her. and now a month pass. Her nipples are pink and very big, she gain some weight and her stomach seems to be a little bigger and when i poke and feel on it, it feels like there is alot of water in it. but i am not sure if she is pregnant. i want to know is there some home remedy or something that i can find out, i dont want to go to the vet because it might cause alot of money. please help!

livingdustmops · 10-20-2009, 11:54 AM

Would you be willing to turn her over to a rescue?

YOu are putting your little girls life in danger if you will not get her vet service now and when she is ready to whelp. Do you know that she has to eat differently and that even if she makes it through having the pups she could still die...

How big is your little girl?

This is very serious as not all Yorkies can whelp and need c sections.

chachi · 10-20-2009, 12:01 PM

Please take her to the vet or give her to a rescue. Pregnant moms need to be seen by the vet. Breeding isnt cheap and neither is raising puppies.

Woogie Man · 10-20-2009, 12:06 PM

Any time two dogs tie, you have to assume the girl is pregnant. BJH gave you some good advice. A crash course in whelping is certainly in order but, if you're truly inexperienced, you will absolutely need an experienced person with you as whelping time comes. Yorkies are not a breed where you can just let nature take its course.

If you don't know an experienced small dog breeder, you should rely on your vet. This will mean expenses for you but it is the responsible thing to do. The lives of your girl and her babies are at stake here and I'm not exaggerating.

I'm not sure how you meant it, but you should not be 'poking around' to see if she's pregnant. Only an experienced person should be checking her out.

There's no way to tell you all you need to know but here's a few basic things:

Have a vet confirm her pregnancy. Discuss your lack of experience with your vet and work out a plan for the pregnancy and delivery.

Assume she is pregnant until you have confirmation.

Limit her jumping.

Start now doing your research. You are not only responsible for a safe delivery but also in making sure the pups thrive. They are very vulnerable for several weeks and you must provide them with a suitable environment and know whether they are doing well or need intervention.

This is in no way a complete list of what you need to do/know. My head just spins when I see posts like this. If you girl is already a month along, you only have about another month to prepare as the gestation period is 9 weeks. Forget about any home remedy and saving money. Go see you vet to confirm the pregnancy and get cracking with preparation if she is. If she's not pregnant, I strongly suggest you have her spayed.

Mysweetbabies · 10-20-2009, 04:39 PM

I know going to the vet can be expensive. I have 3 yorkies. I'm sure it wasn't a planned pregnancy,but when you bring a pet into your home you have made a commitment to them for their well being. I usually don't reply to many threads just read. I couldn' t imagine not taking my babies to vet it they needed to go. They rely on me. I hope all turns well for you and your baby.

smartpuppiepets · 10-22-2009, 09:22 AM

Who sold you these puppies? Do you have full breeding rights? If you do you are responsible for taking these dogs to the vets to be checked out and cared for. If you got them with full breeding rights you can never claim that this was un-planned. If you do not have breeding rights on these 2 dogs they should have been fixed at 6 months of age, both of them. Either way you are responsible for this pregnancy and you need to deal with the consequences.
You are right, vet cost is not cheap, that is why responsible breeders do not breed to sell puppies for pennies. Before breeding the moms and dads many tests are needed to be performed to make sure any underlying problem that can be traced is not passed on. Also, pedigrees and blood lines are taken into consideration, of course if one does not know what to consider that is not gonna get done. Usually the breeder who places puppies should be the judge if someone is financially able to get on the task of breeding, of course, education about the breed and breeding and whelping is just as important.
You should have considered all the pros and cons of having these 2 dogs together and allowing them to breed.

Mom2TwoYorkies · 10-22-2009, 09:28 AM

I smell Troll . . .

it almost seems impossible that someone is that ignorant.

I say Troll and lock it up . . .

10-19-2009, 06:18 PM	#1
jiraphajill YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: burbank,ca Posts: 7	Is my yorkie pregnant? I have a 2 year old female pure breed yorkie, and i also have a male 11 months yorkie. My female yorkie was inheat and they did it, and he got stuck to her. and now a month pass. Her nipples are pink and very big, she gain some weight and her stomach seems to be a little bigger and when i poke and feel on it, it feels like there is alot of water in it. but i am not sure if she is pregnant. i want to know is there some home remedy or something that i can find out, i dont want to go to the vet because it might cause alot of money. please help!

10-19-2009, 06:56 PM	#3
cynsir The 3 Musketeers Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cloquet, MN Posts: 630 Blog Entries: 1	Congratulations, you will probably be a grandmom in a couple of months. My Yorkie about 2 1/2 years ago got pregnant and she got stuck just once and did produce one puppy. __________________ Cindy and Misty and Mazie and Cassie Max (3/31/08 - 6/1/09)

10-19-2009, 07:42 PM	#5
carmen in nj Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 1,002 Blog Entries: 41	Hello and welcome, well I can say that yes is a BiG possibility that she is pregnant, the "stuck" together is called a tie, and that is normal during breeding.the dog pregnancy test is very expensive, but you can google and learn as much as you can about whelping so you can help your baby. I hope you can prepare yourself as much as you can. best of luck .. hugs, Carmen in nj __________________ Carmen in nj Mommy to Prada Harry Chanel and Relay the Yorkie Jack...

10-20-2009, 08:12 AM	#6
Ellie May Princess Dusty Paws Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Great Lakes State Posts: 10,447	Yes, the vet might cost a lot of money, but having puppies is very expensive and there is no good and safe way around that. Diagnostic imaging will be about $40-$100. Raising pups (they will need 1-2 sets of vaccines before leaving you, fecals, maybe dewormings, maybe tails and dew claws done) will be quite a bit. Hopefully she won't need a c-section which could be up to $2000 (if she is pregnant, this money needs to be available to you even if it means Care Credit). Then if anything goes wrong with the mom or pups (eclampsia, liver shunt, etc.), that will likely be quite a bit more costly. Just in care she is pregnant, she should be treated like she is. Like someone else said, a crash course in breeding is vey important at this point. Maybe you can find someone to help you in your area that has experience breeding small dogs. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10

10-20-2009, 08:24 AM	#7
carmen in nj Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 1,002 Blog Entries: 41	ok, hoping that you are starting your homework about whelping, I got some good links for you to start... this is what I used when my son's taffy was pregnant and I did not know much about whelping babies.. Dog Breeding and Canine Reproduction by Debbie Jensen. Dog Breeding and Whelping guide for dog breeders. Whelping1 Whelping Supplies Pregnant Dog Care - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company! __________________ Carmen in nj Mommy to Prada Harry Chanel and Relay the Yorkie Jack...

10-19-2009, 06:51 PM	#2
BanditSocks2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 200	Did he get stuck bc he's too big? It could be dangerous if your female is smaller than your male. I would def take her to the vet, if she's preg she probably needs to be checked out, and if she's not preg then there is obviously something else going on. Good luck.

10-20-2009, 09:03 AM	#8
megansmomma Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southwest Burbs of Chicago, Illinois Posts: 3,092	Oh my __________________ DooDleBuG ~ PeBBleS ~ LiL' BoGeY http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

10-20-2009, 11:54 AM	#10
livingdustmops Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,294	Would you be willing to turn her over to a rescue? YOu are putting your little girls life in danger if you will not get her vet service now and when she is ready to whelp. Do you know that she has to eat differently and that even if she makes it through having the pups she could still die... How big is your little girl? This is very serious as not all Yorkies can whelp and need c sections. __________________ Cindy & The Rescue Gang Why do you think they call them Yorkshire Terrors!

10-20-2009, 12:01 PM	#11
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 26,865	Please take her to the vet or give her to a rescue. Pregnant moms need to be seen by the vet. Breeding isnt cheap and neither is raising puppies. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-20-2009, 12:06 PM	#12
Woogie Man YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,122	Any time two dogs tie, you have to assume the girl is pregnant. BJH gave you some good advice. A crash course in whelping is certainly in order but, if you're truly inexperienced, you will absolutely need an experienced person with you as whelping time comes. Yorkies are not a breed where you can just let nature take its course. If you don't know an experienced small dog breeder, you should rely on your vet. This will mean expenses for you but it is the responsible thing to do. The lives of your girl and her babies are at stake here and I'm not exaggerating. I'm not sure how you meant it, but you should not be 'poking around' to see if she's pregnant. Only an experienced person should be checking her out. There's no way to tell you all you need to know but here's a few basic things: Have a vet confirm her pregnancy. Discuss your lack of experience with your vet and work out a plan for the pregnancy and delivery. Assume she is pregnant until you have confirmation. Limit her jumping. Start now doing your research. You are not only responsible for a safe delivery but also in making sure the pups thrive. They are very vulnerable for several weeks and you must provide them with a suitable environment and know whether they are doing well or need intervention. This is in no way a complete list of what you need to do/know. My head just spins when I see posts like this. If you girl is already a month along, you only have about another month to prepare as the gestation period is 9 weeks. Forget about any home remedy and saving money. Go see you vet to confirm the pregnancy and get cracking with preparation if she is. If she's not pregnant, I strongly suggest you have her spayed. __________________ Every Tail Tells a Tale ---- Wag On

10-20-2009, 04:39 PM	#13
Mysweetbabies YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 365	I know going to the vet can be expensive. I have 3 yorkies. I'm sure it wasn't a planned pregnancy,but when you bring a pet into your home you have made a commitment to them for their well being. I usually don't reply to many threads just read. I couldn' t imagine not taking my babies to vet it they needed to go. They rely on me. I hope all turns well for you and your baby. __________________ DaisyRoscoBo

10-22-2009, 09:22 AM	#14
smartpuppiepets YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly Posts: 421	Who sold you these puppies? Do you have full breeding rights? If you do you are responsible for taking these dogs to the vets to be checked out and cared for. If you got them with full breeding rights you can never claim that this was un-planned. If you do not have breeding rights on these 2 dogs they should have been fixed at 6 months of age, both of them. Either way you are responsible for this pregnancy and you need to deal with the consequences. You are right, vet cost is not cheap, that is why responsible breeders do not breed to sell puppies for pennies. Before breeding the moms and dads many tests are needed to be performed to make sure any underlying problem that can be traced is not passed on. Also, pedigrees and blood lines are taken into consideration, of course if one does not know what to consider that is not gonna get done. Usually the breeder who places puppies should be the judge if someone is financially able to get on the task of breeding, of course, education about the breed and breeding and whelping is just as important. You should have considered all the pros and cons of having these 2 dogs together and allowing them to breed. __________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [I]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][

10-22-2009, 09:28 AM	#15
Mom2TwoYorkies YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 437	I smell Troll . . . it almost seems impossible that someone is that ignorant. I say Troll and lock it up . . . __________________ Deb, Mommy to: Brody & Rhianna Belle