Candy317 | 05-28-2008 08:18 PM | Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunnie
(Post 2017541)
Thanks for your story. I just think that it is best to let her vet determine if she should abort them. (IF she is pregnant) with her size, she should be fine.. even though it isn't the ideal situation. Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. I am hoping she goes to the breeder section and asks there where she can get some good educated (in breeding) answers instead of just being scared into doing something that may not be the best solutiuon. MOST 7 lb bitches bred to a 4 lb male do NOT need a c-section, although that isn't always the case. Her vet is the best person to determine that. | I just suggestion what I would do, never said that is what she SHOULD do. Reread my statement. I'm sorry if I'm scaring the OP, I'm just looking into the best interest of her dog. I'm just saying what could happen, better to be warned than be blind to the possible issues.
I'm not saying that her dog will need a c-section, but I don't think her vet will know during the actual birthing process if something happens to go wrong and it will need an EMERGENCY c-section.
But when it comes to an oops litter, most people aren't prepared. Not only are we talking about her bitches life here, but her pups as well. You have to make sure they find good homes. Which is not an easy task. You have to have time for these pups. These pups couldn't of come at a worst timing for me with my oops litter. Its best you stay home with the litter the whole first week to insure nothing happens to them. Does the OP have the chance to do this? I know I couldn't, resulting in TWO puppy deaths. I came home after school to a chilled puppy, which could of been prevented had I stayed home. Another time the mom knocked over the water bowl over the pups. One became too chilled and didn't make it. Had I been there, this wouldn't of happened. I hope the OP could be there for that first crucial week of the pups lives or find someone who can to prevent death. Puppies could be smothered by the mother if not closely watched. Chilling is another big thing in litters. I wish someone WARNED ME about this, otherwise let it not be heard of to me and having it happen to me. |