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karak333 · 12-19-2010, 05:56 PM

I have a 3 year old yorkie that is about 8 weeks pregnant. she has been totally fine until this afternoon when she laid down and would not get up. I gave her nutrical and still nothing. she is alert, but just won't get up. it's like she can't stand up or move. how long does nutrical take effect if they get low blood sugar? has anyone else had this problem?

LDMomma · 12-19-2010, 06:15 PM

I believe the Nutrical takes effect immediately. I would call my vet....

yorkieusa · 12-19-2010, 06:30 PM

Don't wait. She needs a vet.

DvlshAngel985 · 12-19-2010, 06:31 PM

You need to get to the vet ASAP! Not only does your dog need help, but her pups too!

megansmomma · 12-19-2010, 06:32 PM

I hope that you are off line getting her to the vet. Please come back and keep up posted how she is doing.

JeanieK · 12-19-2010, 06:43 PM

That sounds serious. I wonder if it could be a puppy pinching a nerve.

Ladymom · 12-19-2010, 07:14 PM

You need to get her to the vet ASAP!

MaddiesMommie · 12-19-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

You need to get her to the vet ASAP!

Please keep us posted. I will pray your little one and her pups are okay.

Bitsy · 12-19-2010, 07:42 PM

I pray she and her puppies are o.k. Let us know....

Woogie Man · 12-19-2010, 08:19 PM

Though the OP was brief in her description, I could only think of pre-eclampsia. I hope she got that girl to the vet. Any problem with a near-term Yorkie is serious.

FlDebra · 12-19-2010, 08:50 PM

Agree with all the advice -- an 8 week pregnant yorkie that will not move needs to go straight to the vet. No online research, no reading, no phones, get her in quickly!

karak333 · 12-19-2010, 11:45 PM

Hi everyone,
thank you so much for your prayers and advice. I did take her to the vet and they only found that her calcium levels were a little low. it is hard to think that the way she was acting was caused by her calcium levels being only a LITTLE below normal. she did get calcium and is doing a little bit better. she tries to get up, but still has trouble. hopefully she will be better in the morning. thank you all again for your support and prayers. I will keep you updated on what happens tomorrow.
thanks

Woogie Man · 12-20-2010, 12:19 AM

Glad you got her in. Eclampsia (or pre-eclampsia in your case) can get serious quickly. How many pups are you expecting? With this happening, she is at greater risk for eclampsia once the pups are born and are nursing. She'll need to be closely monitored and you should plan on the possibility of needing to hand feed the pups.

Best of luck with her.

Woogie Man · 12-20-2010, 12:37 AM

I should have included that eclampsia can affect her during whelping, too so you have increased risk from here on out. Here's a site with some good info on signs of complications during whelping, among other things.

Canine Reproduction Video and Book on Breeding and Whelping dogs by Debbie Jensen for dog breeders and Whelping trouble.

karak333 · 12-20-2010, 01:17 PM

so this morning she started having contractions... she will be 8 weeks this wednesday so she is pretty early. she did have one puppy and it is alive so far.. the second one died and she has atleast 3 more in her according to the ultrasound. I am so heartbroken.... if she would have lasted a few more days, they probably would be okay... please pray for the other puppies and for cinnamon... she is currently at the vet....

12-19-2010, 05:56 PM	#1
karak333 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 103	I need help!! I have a 3 year old yorkie that is about 8 weeks pregnant. she has been totally fine until this afternoon when she laid down and would not get up. I gave her nutrical and still nothing. she is alert, but just won't get up. it's like she can't stand up or move. how long does nutrical take effect if they get low blood sugar? has anyone else had this problem?

12-19-2010, 06:30 PM	#3
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Don't wait. She needs a vet. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

12-19-2010, 06:31 PM	#4
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	You need to get to the vet ASAP! Not only does your dog need help, but her pups too! __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

12-19-2010, 06:32 PM	#5
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I hope that you are off line getting her to the vet. Please come back and keep up posted how she is doing. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

12-19-2010, 07:14 PM	#7
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	You need to get her to the vet ASAP! __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

12-19-2010, 06:15 PM	#2
LDMomma YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FL Posts: 410	I believe the Nutrical takes effect immediately. I would call my vet....

12-19-2010, 06:43 PM	#6
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	That sounds serious. I wonder if it could be a puppy pinching a nerve.

12-19-2010, 07:42 PM	#9
Bitsy Ultimate Banner! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: US Posts: 6,122	I pray she and her puppies are o.k. Let us know.... __________________ Bitsy loves Sophia and Peyton

12-19-2010, 08:19 PM	#10
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	Though the OP was brief in her description, I could only think of pre-eclampsia. I hope she got that girl to the vet. Any problem with a near-term Yorkie is serious. __________________ ORANGUTANS ARE DYING FOR THE SAKE OF CHEAP PALM OIL....AND YOU USE IT!!! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ani...m-oil-you.html

12-19-2010, 08:50 PM	#11
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Agree with all the advice -- an 8 week pregnant yorkie that will not move needs to go straight to the vet. No online research, no reading, no phones, get her in quickly! __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

12-19-2010, 11:45 PM	#12
karak333 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 103	update!! Hi everyone, thank you so much for your prayers and advice. I did take her to the vet and they only found that her calcium levels were a little low. it is hard to think that the way she was acting was caused by her calcium levels being only a LITTLE below normal. she did get calcium and is doing a little bit better. she tries to get up, but still has trouble. hopefully she will be better in the morning. thank you all again for your support and prayers. I will keep you updated on what happens tomorrow. thanks

12-20-2010, 12:19 AM	#13
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	Glad you got her in. Eclampsia (or pre-eclampsia in your case) can get serious quickly. How many pups are you expecting? With this happening, she is at greater risk for eclampsia once the pups are born and are nursing. She'll need to be closely monitored and you should plan on the possibility of needing to hand feed the pups. Best of luck with her. __________________ ORANGUTANS ARE DYING FOR THE SAKE OF CHEAP PALM OIL....AND YOU USE IT!!! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ani...m-oil-you.html

12-20-2010, 12:37 AM	#14
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	I should have included that eclampsia can affect her during whelping, too so you have increased risk from here on out. Here's a site with some good info on signs of complications during whelping, among other things. Canine Reproduction Video and Book on Breeding and Whelping dogs by Debbie Jensen for dog breeders and Whelping trouble. __________________ ORANGUTANS ARE DYING FOR THE SAKE OF CHEAP PALM OIL....AND YOU USE IT!!! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ani...m-oil-you.html

12-20-2010, 01:17 PM	#15
karak333 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 103	update.... so this morning she started having contractions... she will be 8 weeks this wednesday so she is pretty early. she did have one puppy and it is alive so far.. the second one died and she has atleast 3 more in her according to the ultrasound. I am so heartbroken.... if she would have lasted a few more days, they probably would be okay... please pray for the other puppies and for cinnamon... she is currently at the vet....