Just got back from the vets. Tinkerbell had an emergency c-section and spay. She had 6 puppies 2 of which were already dead. we brought home 4. 2 boys and 1 girl and I don't know the sex of the 4th. It's amazing what 12 days would do.
These puppies barely had any peach fuz on them. They were no longer than 3 inches long. Very underdeveloped. Once we got to her house, we spent the last hour stimulating them. They'd gasp for air and then go 30 seconds with nothing. Gasp again then nothing. I told her that if one made it, it would be a miracle but then what kind of brain damage/health would the pup be in???
Tinkerbell has not come to yet. Right before I left, she had some eye movement and her nose was starting to twitch some. Dr. Barrett gave some antibiotics and pain killers for her.
Friend knows that the little ones can't be saved. Tinkerbell's normal weight is 6 1/2 lbs. Last time, she got down to under 5 lbs from grieving so much. Friend said that she went from room to room crying and looking for her babies. When the other dog had her puppy, Tinkerbell tried to steal her. Really sad. I told her that she may want to have a couple of small stuffed animals so she wouldn't grieve too bad. Don't know if it was good advice or not.
Anyway, friend is beating herself up over it and I told her she did the right thing by having her spayed so that it'll never happen again.
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. |