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Originally Posted by Rexx  My yorkie just had puppies. We took her to the vet and he said she was going to have 2 or 3 and that he didnt think and ultrasound or x-ray were necicary. She had her pups at 63 days and ended up having 5 puppys on Saturday... the vet was way off.. All the puppys are doing fine the littlest one was 3 oz she was having a hard time attaching to mom for a while but seems to have it figured out now.
I am hoping that somone can tell me what i should be watching for or maybe point me in the right direction to find some information. Mom really doent like the other dog within eye sight of the puppys so we moved her upstairs (other dog is afraid of the steps). Her puppys cry alot. Is that normal? How much time should she be spending with them? She frequently leaves to go hang out with the family. Any information anyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.
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Congratulations on the new litter. The first week is very crucial.
First of all, I'd find a new vet...one that is with the times. An x-ray SHOULD have been done to see how many pups and if the bitch would be able to have them without any problems. Since she whelped fine, you are very lucky.
Keep all other dogs away from her and the pups for a while. I've heard of bitches getting into fights and killing pups by accident.
The pups could be crying because they are cold or hungry. Keep a heating pad in the pen, a folded up towel on top of the pad and then the whelping box wtih towel on top of everything else.
5 pups is a lot of pups to have. Make sure that you are giving mom crushes calcium supplement tablets mixed in with canned puppy food. Feed her at least 3 times a day. Remember...whatever mom is eating will be what the pups eat, as well.
With many moms, you have to make them go outside to do their business but then they'll immediately want back in with their pups. As the pups get older, moms will spend less and less time with them.
If you're plannig on docking tails/claws, do it generally 3-5 days old.