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Originally Posted by RoxieHart  Good luck to Sammie! I have fears about Roxie whelping this puppy.. she's a small girl, and the puppy is all alone in there, taking all the nutrients, AND it's breech. Ack! If it gets stuck halfway out, it's a goner. I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and schedule a c-section. Advice? |
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Originally Posted by RoxieHart I did ask the vet what he thought about Roxie being able to deliver the puppy, and he was very vague and acted like he didn't really care. He kinda held up his fingers to the puppy's skull, on the xray, and then did the same to Roxie's pelvic xray, and told me it appears that the puppy will fit. But he didn't take into account that the pup's skull had 10+ days of growing to do before it has to come out! I want to get a second xray on day 60 or so, but I'm not sure if I have the extra 150 dollars for it, if she does indeed need a c section later. |
Advice?? Well, not advice; I am by no means an expert, but here's my thoughts on scheduling a c-section...........if your vet did not originally suggest doing it right away, then don't. Why put mom through more stress if it's not necessary. Didn't I read that Roxie was in the 6 pound range pre pregnancy? That's about what Halle is/was. As far as breech goes; I take it you're meaning butt first. It's got those 10+ days to turn around and also it is fairly common (and okay) for them to come out that way. It may take a little more time to slide all the way out, but it can be done. If it gets stuck doesn't necessarily mean it's a goner, it just means you may have to assist. You can do it!!!
Read, read, read, in these last few days. And I may be wrong here....a more experienced breeder can correct me if I am.....but I would think at this point the skull itself is done growing; it's the body that is filling out in the last days. So I don't think the head will get any bigger. But by all means, if you feel more comfortable getting another x-ray & opinion closer to her due date, go for it. Do what ever you need to do to put your mind at ease.
