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Yorkiex · 11-12-2016, 08:31 PM

Hi all! I have a 5 pound Yorkie that is pregnant. She tied with a 4 pound male on Oct 3rd and again on the 5th. If I go by the first tie, she makes 40 days today. She is all clear on health statuses and the vet gave her an okay for puppies since she is a bit older (7). I've noticed her breathing is a little raspy when she tries to move or is in an awkward position or when I try to pick her up. She's still full of energy jumping up and down when I get home, going up the stairs and even jumping off the couch though I don't let her when I see her out of fear of her falling on her belly. Is this breathing thing normal? Also her belly I feel is VERY large for her. She's gained some weight as well. As of today she weighs 7 pounds. The vet said he could only feel 2 puppies as of November 3rd but there's no way she can only have 2 puppies in this belly of hers. Has any experienced breeders seen a belly this big? Am I just being overprotective and overreacting? She's due for her X-ray in about 2 weeks but I'm thinking I may take her in on Wednesday so the doctor can have a look at her belly.

Will attach picture below.

11-12-2016, 08:31 PM	#1
Yorkiex Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 156	40 days in and I feel like she's way too big?? Hi all! I have a 5 pound Yorkie that is pregnant. She tied with a 4 pound male on Oct 3rd and again on the 5th. If I go by the first tie, she makes 40 days today. She is all clear on health statuses and the vet gave her an okay for puppies since she is a bit older (7). I've noticed her breathing is a little raspy when she tries to move or is in an awkward position or when I try to pick her up. She's still full of energy jumping up and down when I get home, going up the stairs and even jumping off the couch though I don't let her when I see her out of fear of her falling on her belly. Is this breathing thing normal? Also her belly I feel is VERY large for her. She's gained some weight as well. As of today she weighs 7 pounds. The vet said he could only feel 2 puppies as of November 3rd but there's no way she can only have 2 puppies in this belly of hers. Has any experienced breeders seen a belly this big? Am I just being overprotective and overreacting? She's due for her X-ray in about 2 weeks but I'm thinking I may take her in on Wednesday so the doctor can have a look at her belly. Will attach picture below.