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02-03-2010, 03:01 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio
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| When is it safe to move mom and pups? Hi there! New to this board so I've been reading up a bunch. We are getting a 2 yr old female addition to our house who just recently (a few days ago) had pups. Mommy and the pups are all coming home to us, we're very excited!!! Question is, when might it be safe to move them all? We thought the first two weeks is mostly the critical part, but wanted to get your opinion. We don't want to jeopardize the health of any of them. Thank you!! |
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02-03-2010, 03:45 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
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| Hi welcome! My female just had her first litter a little over 2 weeks ago, and it is just exciting to experience. A couple of things to consider is how well the mother is going to adjust to the changes in her life. She is going to want to keep her new babies protected but a move can be very stressful not only for her new babies, but herself. If she gets stressed it could impact her babies as well. Another question to consider is how far are you moving them and how cold it may be. If the pups body temperature drops significantly, it can have very problematic results for the little ones. I don't know a whole lot about moving them that young, and I could be wrong about all this, but those are just a few things to that I would consider before doing anything. The biggest suggestion is to talk to your vet and get their professional opinion about it all. hope that helps. Welcome again! It is a great place |
02-03-2010, 04:06 PM | #3 |
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| Can I ask under what situation are you getting this mom and her puppies?
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02-03-2010, 04:29 PM | #4 |
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| We have been waiting for this little girl for months...but because of a divorce...no property (including pets) could be given or sold. Then once the divorce was final it was discovered she was pregnant. In order to keep mommy healthy (we were afraid she might abort with a change in homes) she stayed with her original family. Now the pups are born we would like to get her and babies home as soon as it is safe. |
02-03-2010, 04:33 PM | #5 |
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| Also wanted to add that yes I will be calling at least a few vets, but thought maybe someone here has personal experience. In addition, we are both retired so will be with them all 24/7 to watch for any problems Thanks again! |
02-03-2010, 04:34 PM | #6 |
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| Oh wow, okay now I understand. Hopefully some breeders will come on and give their opinions. I think it is entirely different then moving mom from room to room. You are talking about her going into a whole new home which is very stressful to a dog and on top of it she is stressed because of the puppies.
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02-03-2010, 05:13 PM | #7 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
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Another question, how well does this yorkie know you? Yorkies (many pets, really) are so protective and attached to their owners that it may be difficult to adjust to a new home and owners. If the mama knows you pretty well and handles new situations pretty well, the move might be ok. I don't know what all you have asked the owner about in regards to the behavior of the dog and how well she's been handling the birth and nursing. The behavior and situation that the yorkie has been exposed to tells a lot about how they may be able to adjust to new surroundings. However, I would look around and research on the net as well to see if there is any articles and/or opinions about moving pups and mothers, as I'm sure there are others who have had this happen. hopefully some more breeders will jump on and give out some advice Again, just throwing more ideas out there. | |
02-03-2010, 08:54 PM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
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| i was thinking more about this and i think u both seem like u will give this mama a good home. i would just make sure to have all the things to give ur new additions a warm welcome! so i dont think u should have a problem if u just move. it may be hard at first but i am sure things will go well! what is ur yorkie's name? do u plan on selling the pups? good luck and welcome here to YT! this a wonderful place to be |
02-03-2010, 09:13 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: north vancouver, canada
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| I wouldn't move them for at least 1 month! If I were in your situation, I wouldn't dare move dam and pups until they are at least 1 month old. It would be much too stressful for the dam. Many problems could easily arise. She could lose her milk. She could try to hide her pups, etc. or depending on the dam's disposition it could be fine. Most Yorkies are VERY protective of their pups. I wouldn't chance it. Especially if this her 1st litter? I don't think any vet worth his salt would suggest otherwise! Best of luck!
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02-03-2010, 09:47 PM | #10 | |
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ChewyGeorgia85 has gave you some great advice. I also wondered if you have any other dogs in the house. with it all being new to the momma dog and she will be very protective over the pups. having a strange dog around her may not be good at all. If no other dog/ pets would be better for her to adjust. Does this mother dog know you at all? any change is stressful for a dog and one with pups makes it that much more stressful. some will do good and others wont so its hard to say. if you do bring them home do not mess with her pups let her adjust some what first before you do. giving it another week I think would be best , But I don't know what her pre owners are like and how she does with them so its all really hard to say. | |
02-04-2010, 09:15 AM | #11 |
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| As Cindy has stated, moving momma to a whole new living situation along with puppies can add alot of stress. I don't think I would advice moving them until momma is close to being finished nursing. At least that way, puppies are able to eat on their own if a problem would arise.
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02-04-2010, 09:30 AM | #12 |
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| Tough call! I bought a dam, that was "due" in 2 weeks, but she was VERY social, and the move was no problem. She immediately "owned" my lap, I had to lift her, she was huge, but she just wanted a person. She was a great Mom, and allowed me to help her with her whelp. I MUST say I was LUCKY. I have heard, of that going all wrong! I opted for pick up before, so she could get used to me. So I will ask... How well does the dam know you? Is this her first litter? If not, was she a secure, good Mom the first time? If she was a nervous Mom before, please wait. If you MUST move them, before they are a month, be sure the move is warm... and put Mom and babes in a very small, private area. Mom will be looking for the dangers in her environment, make sure she only has a small area to worry about, as this is stressful. Part of me says, if she knows you well, get them home before the pups are moving around a lot, if they get far from her, she will stress. REALLY, a lot depends on where they are coming from, going to, and you.
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02-04-2010, 10:05 AM | #13 |
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| Thanks so much for all the advice! Her name is Lilly, she's 3 years old and has had multiple litters. I've met her only once before...she is about 150 miles away. I'm told she is an excellent mom, cleans up the puppies on her own. We have a 3 yr old male yorkie and a 17 yr old male schnauzer at home. We have a big old house so it won't be a problem keeping them seperate. My plan is to have her and the pups in our spare bedroom, where it will be quiet and I can spend most of the day and be there all night. Then when the puppies are older we can have supervised play time with the other two Oh also, once the vet says it's ok we're going to have her spayed so that she can just concentrate on being a happy doggie. |
02-04-2010, 10:25 AM | #14 | |
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02-04-2010, 10:50 AM | #15 |
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| What kind of homelife is she coming from...? Kept in a kennel? How many dogs did this breeder have? I don't know the situation but I can't honestly believe this breeder cares for her dogs if she is giving up a litter of pups and the mom...just doesn't sound right to me. This whole thing just is not sitting right with me and I know how stressful a dog coming into a new home is like because of my work in rescue. If the breeder is not going to keep her until the pups are at least 6 weeks then you have to give her plenty of space from the other dogs and from yourself. You need to go very slow...Her job is to protect those pups and she could view you as a threat so please go easy. She also might be so over bred she doesn't care anymore..The more litters some of these dogs have the less interested they are in the pups. I have seen wonderful moms start caring less and less for their pups by the 3rd/4th litter.
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