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Originally Posted by bjh  How much does this momma weigh and how big is the sire? I think it would be much better for momma and babies if she could deliver naturally. With a c-section there is a risk her milk will not come in and also the risk that she will reject the pups. X-rays can be deceiving as for the size of the pups. I know of a case where the vet told the owners the female had big pups in her based on the x-ray but when the pups were born the pups were just around 4 oz.
I know it is a tough call. |
Momma right now or on Friday was 5.6 Pre pregnancy weight was around 4-4.5 lbs. There are 2 possible fathers and both are bigger than what she is. One was around 7-8 lbs and the other was closer to 9 lbs. I do not know anything about them, just what the owner told me. Will know more once the pups are born unless there are 2 dads. When we first went to the vet he indicated that a c-section was probably going to be needed. She is a tiny framed girl. When we went on Friday, the vet said that I am to call as soon as labor begins and if she gets a puppy out before he does the c-section than that was alright. Today he said the same thing except he said if she has 1 with no problems then he may let her try to deliver the rest but we would still go to his office depending on when it is. I honestly don't know at this point what he will do. Since I have no history with her the safest route will be the one that I take. My concern is her safety and a pup getting stuck. That is why I was asking for a 2nd xray. She will be spayed when this is all over.