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Originally Posted by Woogie Man

I was wondering what your Panini's usual weight is. If she's only 4.8 pounds pregnant, she is a small girl, too small to be considered breeding weight. While any dog may have complications during pregnancy and whelping, the risk goes up with the smaller ones. Since you stated that she wasn't spayed due to money, I can tell you that even a problem free whelp isn't cheap. I hope you have some money set aside for what will and may come up. Think c-section and the cost of that. Many other problems are possible and are more likely due to her size.

What's really concerning is that your own vet advised against her getting pregnant. His advice should not have been ignored as there is a basis for that. You may well be putting your girl at serious risk with this pregnancy, and consider that any complications cost money, aside from the risks to your girl.

I would suggest that you check with your vet about having her spayed. You will eliminate the possibility of life threatening risks to her and, if money's tight, can you afford any treatment she may need?

This was exactly my thoughts. Whelping a litter is much or expensive than getting her spayed. There is always a chance of losing her as well.