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Originally Posted by francis53  You know you still have time to reconsider this idea of letting your 3lb. female have puppies. I recently had my 4 and a half pound girl spayed after her first heat, I was afraid her and my male might have accidently gotten together even though I kept them apart. I couldn't imagine her having puppies and she is quite a bit bigger than yours  I am also surprised that any vet or breeders would suggest breeding such a small dog and so young. Anyway, I would reconsider if it was me, sorry, JMO. |
I agree! This female is too small and too young...she could die very easily, and you have to make a decision now.
BUT if you really want this to happen, please take all the good advice you can get, which does NOT include the advice of this vet...
And make sure you KNOW by heart the number of a good emergency vet. If it were ME, I would call them a week before she was due and tell them everything, sort of "fill them in" just in case, or even take her straight there as SOON as she goes into labor, and let them work on her. I wouldn't take any chances, this is your BABY...you could lose her and the pups...
I don't think ANYONE means to be harsh, just stern, and concerned for your little girl. I think you already know at least SOME of the dangers, according to your OP, because you said you "know you shouldn't have done this." Just be VERY VERY careful, and be afraid...learn about EVERY possible scenerio JUST IN CASE. Yes, there are people out there who breed 2 and 3 lb females all the time, but the percentage of those who have a healthy and normal delivery is not very high, and anyone who chooses to breed that small has to recognize that, and think about the health of their dogs and puppies.