We did an xray and an ultrasound upon arrival last night. The puppy's head was massive, a centimeter bigger than her pelvic opening and there's no way it was going to come out naturally. It was also breech and laying a bit sideways. The ultrasound couldn't find a heartbeat but the doc couldn't see very well because of the way the pup was laying. We did the c-section, and the puppy didn't make it. It had no heartbeat and they still tried to resuscitate it but to no avail. I heard its heartbeat yesterday so I assume the hard labor at home was just too much stress for it to handle. All of that pushing and the pup was still very high up, almost in her ribcage. Kiwi was spayed during the surgery. I never want her to go through this again! Longest night of my life! I feel so terrible. But I am very thankful she came out of the c-section okay. I would not know what to do with myself if she died during surgery.
Wishing for happy and healthy deliveries for all of the upcoming mommas to be! |