I am so sorry to hear about loosing three pups. I know how you feel since Easy lost one just 2 weeks ago. I have two left too. At least mom is well and you are so lucky to have a vet that will come to your home. Wow! I may be lucky in th future since I live just down the road from a Wildlife Preserve that my vet takes care of all their animals. Easy sirst pup was breech too and facing the wrong direction - this is called Posteria. In most cases it warrents a C=section. We were just very lucky I could reach inside and turn it with each contraction. Then was able to also unhook the elbow and the pup made it out.
Well, so glad to hear all is fine. Keep the pups warm and keep working with the one on the nipple. Sometimes you have to let a little milk out and then open the pup's mouth a little over the nipple to let it taste it. Any time you have a C-section the pups get a little of the anesthia and it takes a little for the pups to be up to par.
Let us know how it goes.
Best Wishes,
T. |