I'm so glad you went for the other opinions! Would you be able to get another scan to check everyone is ok? With her weight, remember that you have to take into account a placenta per pup (so at least 4), and that will weigh a fair bit as well, and another (more competent) vet checking head vs. pelvis size wouldn't hurt either- to check she can whelp them ok.
My vet always says he hates giving an oxy shot until the full labour has started (and ideally one pup born)- he very rarely induces as he has seen it go wrong too many times, and if she isn't dilated by the time the oxy kicks in with full, hard contractions it increases the likelihood of c-sect. I usually would get an oxy shot nearing the end of a big litter if she is struggling, and vet likes to check that she is completely 'vacated' before telling me I can calm down a bit again! But that may just be his personal experience with it- I'm sure others will have very differing opinions in that to!
(sorry for repeating you carmen- I didn't post it right, and it only went up there now) she's Very right... If your girl sees and feels her mommy being worried, she'll hold on to those pups for dear life!!
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Last edited by bellemarie; 12-20-2011 at 10:16 AM.
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