Yes 4 pounds is small. If you plan on having the puppies then I would have a planned C section then. Even that comes with risks but if they section her she can be spayed at the same time. Something your vet friend could do for free also.The pups will be delivered then they spay her and you bring pups and mom home. It will be difficult to get them to nurse and have mom accept them for the first 2-3 days but then it is better. And 3 pups for a 4 pound girl is alot also. Then you must watch for eclampsia which is not cheap for IV calcium, or you may have to bottle feed the pups and that is a every 2-3 hour demand so no working and lots of lost sleep. I just want to do read all you can here, weigh your and her options and chose the best one for HER. She deserves it. |