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Yorkiemom1 · 02-03-2015, 01:33 PM

You have a lot of "cramming" to do before this litter is born! You need to get reliable, accurate books and read about what you are now facing. I would suggest you get that male neutered ASAP, as it seems it is very difficult for most people that are not breeders, to recognize when a female is in heat, or when a male is sexually active. If you are not experienced and knowledgable, you can not keep two intact dogs in the same area without accidental breedings resulting. This is information for the near future...

Back to your current situation. Start reading everything you can get your hands on about whelping a litter of puppies. Get your vet committed to being lined up for help if needed, in the middle of the night. You will need to have cash or a credit card.....I would suggest with a credit line of at least $5000.00, which will get you through an emergency c-section at an emergency clinic, along with care for the litter afterwards......you need to be buying your supplies....I would strongly advise you to get familiar with tube feeding new born puppies, so if you need to hand rear orphaned babies or even supplement the babies for whatever reason, you will be confident and capable in doing that, rather than allowing the babies to starve because they are not getting enough nourishment, or subjecting those newborns to possibly aspirating formula trying to drip or bottle feed them. You need to get your supplies for making up formula, in case you need it you will have it and not be running around town in the middle of the night, buying what you need.

You need to get your xrays day 56-58 to check how many babies are in there...so you will know for sure, when momma has delivered her last puppy. You also need to measure head/pelvic ring ratio to see if she is going to have these babies without any problems related to size. You still have to be aware a baby can get crosswise and stop the entire delivery, so you need to know if you are looking at a problem, or if all is progressing normally.

See if your vet has a Yorkie breeder as a client, that could serve as a mentor for you to get you through a whelping. Good luck with your whelping....keep us posted on your litter....

02-03-2015, 01:33 PM	#4
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	You have a lot of "cramming" to do before this litter is born! You need to get reliable, accurate books and read about what you are now facing. I would suggest you get that male neutered ASAP, as it seems it is very difficult for most people that are not breeders, to recognize when a female is in heat, or when a male is sexually active. If you are not experienced and knowledgable, you can not keep two intact dogs in the same area without accidental breedings resulting. This is information for the near future... Back to your current situation. Start reading everything you can get your hands on about whelping a litter of puppies. Get your vet committed to being lined up for help if needed, in the middle of the night. You will need to have cash or a credit card.....I would suggest with a credit line of at least $5000.00, which will get you through an emergency c-section at an emergency clinic, along with care for the litter afterwards......you need to be buying your supplies....I would strongly advise you to get familiar with tube feeding new born puppies, so if you need to hand rear orphaned babies or even supplement the babies for whatever reason, you will be confident and capable in doing that, rather than allowing the babies to starve because they are not getting enough nourishment, or subjecting those newborns to possibly aspirating formula trying to drip or bottle feed them. You need to get your supplies for making up formula, in case you need it you will have it and not be running around town in the middle of the night, buying what you need. You need to get your xrays day 56-58 to check how many babies are in there...so you will know for sure, when momma has delivered her last puppy. You also need to measure head/pelvic ring ratio to see if she is going to have these babies without any problems related to size. You still have to be aware a baby can get crosswise and stop the entire delivery, so you need to know if you are looking at a problem, or if all is progressing normally. See if your vet has a Yorkie breeder as a client, that could serve as a mentor for you to get you through a whelping. Good luck with your whelping....keep us posted on your litter.... Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 02-03-2015 at 01:35 PM.