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Woogie Man · 12-23-2010, 11:52 AM

I don't want to add confusion to this, but I'd really like to know why the vet advised against her being bred. The reason 'could' be a game changer.

From the posts by the OP, she is at 5 weeks.....whatever decision is made cannot be put off. It's those last 3 weeks when the pups do most of their growing....and that growth can put a tremendous drain on the Mom. If there's a medical issue on why she shouldn't be bred, should she go through that? IDK, the reason hasn't been posted. I do tend to think that many vets see nothing wrong with breeding small girls and that this vet's reason isn't to do with size.

She is a very small girl.....not 4 and something pounds, but 4 pounds with a 'possible' medical issue and an inexperienced breeder. The OP is 'considering' spay, but brings the money up again. All in all, not a good situation.

My posts are based on fear and worry for this girl's Yorkie. There was just one this week where the litter came just shy of 8 weeks due to eclampsia...the whole litter died and last that was posted, the Mom is still at the vet's.

Mishe, can you tell us why the vet advised against breeding her?

12-23-2010, 11:52 AM	#21
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	I don't want to add confusion to this, but I'd really like to know why the vet advised against her being bred. The reason 'could' be a game changer. From the posts by the OP, she is at 5 weeks.....whatever decision is made cannot be put off. It's those last 3 weeks when the pups do most of their growing....and that growth can put a tremendous drain on the Mom. If there's a medical issue on why she shouldn't be bred, should she go through that? IDK, the reason hasn't been posted. I do tend to think that many vets see nothing wrong with breeding small girls and that this vet's reason isn't to do with size. She is a very small girl.....not 4 and something pounds, but 4 pounds with a 'possible' medical issue and an inexperienced breeder. The OP is 'considering' spay, but brings the money up again. All in all, not a good situation. My posts are based on fear and worry for this girl's Yorkie. There was just one this week where the litter came just shy of 8 weeks due to eclampsia...the whole litter died and last that was posted, the Mom is still at the vet's. Mishe, can you tell us why the vet advised against breeding her? __________________ ORANGUTANS ARE DYING FOR THE SAKE OF CHEAP PALM OIL....AND YOU USE IT!!! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ani...m-oil-you.html Last edited by Woogie Man; 12-23-2010 at 11:53 AM.