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yorkiemomma7 · 03-11-2007, 09:27 AM

Hello,
I'm new to the group, but my female Sophie is going to have babies. I took her to the vet for her two year shots....I believe she will be delivering around april 1st. Is there anything i should watch for as far as her delivering....i mean any signs that would signal me to rush her to the animal hospital? She weighs 8.6 lbs right now, but her little belly has just started to pop out to where it's visible that she is pregnant.
Vet said to exercise her so her stomach muscles get strong and to feed her puppy food until she's done nursing.....any other advice you might be able to share with me?
Thanks so much !!!

yorkiemomma7

akuzak · 03-11-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemomma7

Hello,
I'm new to the group, but my female Sophie is going to have babies. I took her to the vet for her two year shots....I believe she will be delivering around april 1st. Is there anything i should watch for as far as her delivering....i mean any signs that would signal me to rush her to the animal hospital? She weighs 8.6 lbs right now, but her little belly has just started to pop out to where it's visible that she is pregnant.
Vet said to exercise her so her stomach muscles get strong and to feed her puppy food until she's done nursing.....any other advice you might be able to share with me?
Thanks so much !!!

yorkiemomma7

I am not a breeder but I've learned a lot from Vicky's pregnancy. The most important thing is trust your feelings. Sophie is a good size girl and over 18 months so it should be easier for her. When it comes to her due watch her all the time. Did she get her shots? I don't think she should when she is pregnant. Make sure you have a good vet and someone who can assist you 24/7 in case of emergency. Good luck

yorkiemomma7 · 03-12-2007, 10:54 AM

Yes, Sophie did get her shots. I don't think that the vet would have given them to her if he felt they would harm her while she's pregnant. I did contact another vet who is closer to where i live. I asked him if he would be able to assist me if she started having any complications and he agreed...so that takes some pressure off of my mind...lol.

I'm sure she'll do fine, but i have researched preganancies of yorkies and there are so many things that could go wrong..like the eclampsia, and so on....she isn't a miniature, maybe that will help her to do better...who knows, i have faith in her and that she won't have any problems.

yorkiemomma7

Julz · 03-14-2007, 05:16 PM

How are Vicky and the pup doing? Hope all is well and am looking forward to more puppy pics

akuzak · 03-15-2007, 05:12 AM

We are still struggling with the weight gain (3.4 oz this morning) I am supplementing the puppy every 2-3 hours. Before I start I let it nurse on mom. Baby is doing better latching on but now I am concerned about Vicky loosing milk. I don?t know why? Is it because the puppy is not nursing a lot? What can I do to make sure she has enough for the baby when it finally will go on its own?I hope?

katie'smom · 03-15-2007, 06:29 AM

Hi, I just saw your thread and thought I would check on your baby. How often is she latching on to mom now? If you are worried about mommy not having enough milk be sure to keep putting the pup on her every hour or 2. The more the puppy sucks the more it will stimulate her to make more. Also, are you putting her on different teats? With just one puppy you need to be sure to rotate teats to promote them to make more milk. Most puppies at least double their weight in the first week but as long as the vet thinks she is fine and she isn't losing that is the important thing. Keep us posted and try to get a little sleep!

I know that first week is a killer but it will get better.
BTW Vicky is just beautiful! Such a sweet face.

Julz · 03-15-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by akuzak

We are still struggling with the weight gain (3.4 oz this morning) I am supplementing the puppy every 2-3 hours. Before I start I let it nurse on mom. Baby is doing better latching on but now I am concerned about Vicky loosing milk. I don?t know why? Is it because the puppy is not nursing a lot? What can I do to make sure she has enough for the baby when it finally will go on its own?I hope?

What do you think of taking the puppy to the vet and possibly tube feeding? Does Vicky have a lot of milk? She may be starting to dry up since the one little pup isn't eating much. Does milk come out when you express a teat? I would rather she be able to nurse from Mamma, but if it just isn't happening, you may have to take the alternative route. I remain very concerned for your little baby. If you do tube feed, the vet will need to be VERY careful inserting the tube on such a tiny little puppy. I have no experience with tube feeding, but it has been known to save puppies.

Julz · 03-15-2007, 03:12 PM

Pinch the puppy's skin above her shoulders. If it stays in a "tent" shape, then she is dehydrated and needs to see the vet right away. If you need to talk, you can PM me your phone number or ask for mine. I'll help with anything I can.

lovelilly · 03-15-2007, 03:13 PM

Oh I was hoping for better news... When Lilly had Scout I was so much more at easy because Scout was gaining every day. She is 7 weeks now and she has had a few days she stayed the same... but never lost. Almost everyday she gained though = ( I'm praying she starts to eat more and gain.

akuzak · 03-16-2007, 06:24 AM

I don't think the baby needs tube feeding since I have no problem feeding it through syringe. My vet and the ER vet didn?t recommend it as well. It gets 3 to 4 CC of the Esbilac formula every 2 to 3 hours. I also let it nurse on Vicky before feeding and give some nutrical. Baby is not dehydrated. I know how to check since it happened last weekend and I rushed to ER. I just don?t know why it gains so little. It is very active puppy, racing all over the box and mommy. I am very frustrated but not giving up. Is there anything else I should use instead Esibilac? Maybe some home made formulas to help the baby grow? I am using powder formula mixing 2 tbs of water with 1 tbs of powder per directions on the can. Thank you for your suggestions.

Julz · 03-16-2007, 07:01 AM

I commend you for the great job you are doing. It takes a lot of love, time and patience. I am glad to hear how active the pup is. I just can't figure out why she isn't gaining weight. There have been several threads on here with members hand feeding their puppies. Maybe start a new thread in the Breeders section and the Nursery section asking for experienced help with getting an infant puppy to gain weight. You know I wish you the very best. Have you named her? She is a little fighter, that's for sure.

akuzak · 03-16-2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Julz

I commend you for the great job you are doing. It takes a lot of love, time and patience. I am glad to hear how active the pup is. I just can't figure out why she isn't gaining weight. There have been several threads on here with members hand feeding their puppies. Maybe start a new thread in the Breeders section and the Nursery section asking for experienced help with getting an infant puppy to gain weight. You know I wish you the very best. Have you named her? She is a little fighter, that's for sure.

Thank you once again. No name yet. Have several in mind but it is hard to decide. I already have three: Lily, Focus and Vicky. I want to make sure they don't get confused when I add one more. Until now I just call it angel but definitely it will not work as name. Maybe Coco. And yes this is a bright idea to start a new thread. I will do it right away.

Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n · 03-28-2007, 03:12 PM

awwww congratz on your new litter !!

xxmxaxrxyxx · 04-02-2007, 08:55 AM

Wow...she is gorgeous!

whelo22 · 04-17-2008, 02:05 PM

sasha had her pup this eveing beautiful baby girl ,mum is doing great with new baby,,,,,cleaned her very well and is looking after her great ,,,,,,

03-11-2007, 09:27 AM	#31
yorkiemomma7 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 55	help Hello, I'm new to the group, but my female Sophie is going to have babies. I took her to the vet for her two year shots....I believe she will be delivering around april 1st. Is there anything i should watch for as far as her delivering....i mean any signs that would signal me to rush her to the animal hospital? She weighs 8.6 lbs right now, but her little belly has just started to pop out to where it's visible that she is pregnant. Vet said to exercise her so her stomach muscles get strong and to feed her puppy food until she's done nursing.....any other advice you might be able to share with me? Thanks so much !!! yorkiemomma7

03-12-2007, 10:54 AM	#33
yorkiemomma7 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 55	Thanks for the input Yes, Sophie did get her shots. I don't think that the vet would have given them to her if he felt they would harm her while she's pregnant. I did contact another vet who is closer to where i live. I asked him if he would be able to assist me if she started having any complications and he agreed...so that takes some pressure off of my mind...lol. I'm sure she'll do fine, but i have researched preganancies of yorkies and there are so many things that could go wrong..like the eclampsia, and so on....she isn't a miniature, maybe that will help her to do better...who knows, i have faith in her and that she won't have any problems. yorkiemomma7

03-15-2007, 05:12 AM	#35
akuzak Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Schiller Park, Illinois Posts: 86	We are still struggling with the weight gain (3.4 oz this morning) I am supplementing the puppy every 2-3 hours. Before I start I let it nurse on mom. Baby is doing better latching on but now I am concerned about Vicky loosing milk. I don?t know why? Is it because the puppy is not nursing a lot? What can I do to make sure she has enough for the baby when it finally will go on its own?I hope? __________________ I with all of my .

03-15-2007, 06:29 AM	#36
katie'smom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 162	Hi, I just saw your thread and thought I would check on your baby. How often is she latching on to mom now? If you are worried about mommy not having enough milk be sure to keep putting the pup on her every hour or 2. The more the puppy sucks the more it will stimulate her to make more. Also, are you putting her on different teats? With just one puppy you need to be sure to rotate teats to promote them to make more milk. Most puppies at least double their weight in the first week but as long as the vet thinks she is fine and she isn't losing that is the important thing. Keep us posted and try to get a little sleep! I know that first week is a killer but it will get better. BTW Vicky is just beautiful! Such a sweet face. __________________ Katie , Max and Mommy and the new baby Missy

03-15-2007, 03:13 PM	#39
lovelilly Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson CO Posts: 637	Oh I was hoping for better news... When Lilly had Scout I was so much more at easy because Scout was gaining every day. She is 7 weeks now and she has had a few days she stayed the same... but never lost. Almost everyday she gained though = ( I'm praying she starts to eat more and gain. __________________ We our yorkie family Tucker, Lilly & Scout! More info on me and my family http://www.myspace.com/99824468

03-14-2007, 05:16 PM	#34
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,208	How are Vicky and the pup doing? Hope all is well and am looking forward to more puppy pics

03-15-2007, 03:12 PM	#38
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,208	Pinch the puppy's skin above her shoulders. If it stays in a "tent" shape, then she is dehydrated and needs to see the vet right away. If you need to talk, you can PM me your phone number or ask for mine. I'll help with anything I can.

03-16-2007, 06:24 AM	#40
akuzak Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Schiller Park, Illinois Posts: 86	I don't think the baby needs tube feeding since I have no problem feeding it through syringe. My vet and the ER vet didn?t recommend it as well. It gets 3 to 4 CC of the Esbilac formula every 2 to 3 hours. I also let it nurse on Vicky before feeding and give some nutrical. Baby is not dehydrated. I know how to check since it happened last weekend and I rushed to ER. I just don?t know why it gains so little. It is very active puppy, racing all over the box and mommy. I am very frustrated but not giving up. Is there anything else I should use instead Esibilac? Maybe some home made formulas to help the baby grow? I am using powder formula mixing 2 tbs of water with 1 tbs of powder per directions on the can. Thank you for your suggestions. __________________ I with all of my .

03-16-2007, 07:01 AM	#41
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,208	I commend you for the great job you are doing. It takes a lot of love, time and patience. I am glad to hear how active the pup is. I just can't figure out why she isn't gaining weight. There have been several threads on here with members hand feeding their puppies. Maybe start a new thread in the Breeders section and the Nursery section asking for experienced help with getting an infant puppy to gain weight. You know I wish you the very best. Have you named her? She is a little fighter, that's for sure.

03-28-2007, 03:12 PM	#43
Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Residenting in Wichita, Ks / Hometown in Arlington, Tx Posts: 6,705	awwww congratz on your new litter !!

04-02-2007, 08:55 AM	#44
xxmxaxrxyxx BANNED FROM SHOPPING!! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 11,353 Blog Entries: 6	Wow...she is gorgeous! __________________ Kaine Kandie Tootsie Yoshiko MeiLing Kioko Tootsie Smokey \|\| Yoshi Mochi \|\| MeiLing Kacy \|\| Kioko is still searching for his Cinderella.

04-17-2008, 02:05 PM	#45
whelo22 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: IRELAND Posts: 38	great news ,,,,, sasha had her pup this eveing beautiful baby girl ,mum is doing great with new baby,,,,,cleaned her very well and is looking after her great ,,,,,,