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Originally Posted by vturner1  Thanks to all for your suggestions. I called a vet and explained what was going on and they said to monitor her. Well, I have had her for 20 days now and I feel and see them moving in her belly. I have read just about everything online about pregnant yorkies and have come across 1 site saying fetal movement they are 7 weeks along and another saying 8 weeks. Is this just an approximation or is there a definitive answer. She will be sleeping in my room from now until the pups are 3 weeks. I saw a video on youtube of a maltese giving birth and the breeder put iodine on the puppies umbilical cord. Is this something I need to do or was that something extra on her part?
Lastly, Lady was scheduled to be spayed on July 20. How long will I have to wait for her to get the surgery?
Thanks again everyone. |
It is 8 weeks that you feel the pups move around as they are close to being born. You can also hear their heartbeats now as well.
The iodine isn't necessary but you should cut the cord yourself as you don't want the mom to chew it too short or rip it out.
Here is a good site to look at that has tons of information on whelping.
Dog Breeding and Canine Reproduction by Debbie Jensen. Dog Breeding and Whelping guide for dog breeders.
Have you taken her in for an x-ray? If not I would do so as it will give you an idea of how many pups and if they are possibly too big for her.
I hope you have someone there that can help you and that you are ready for this. A lot can happen with a whelp, it is a big responsibility.
She should be spayed after her pups are weaned which is around 8 weeks old.
Good luck, I hope all goes well.