Worried about my yorkie being pregnant

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by dakota123

I am so concerned! I have a female yorkie and a male yorkie. My female yorkie will not be 1 years old until 9/20. She is in heat right now (1st cycle). I have been trying to keep my male yorkie who will not be be 1 until 11/24 away from her, but I think I was too late. I did not know she was in heat. If she is pregnant at this young of age, what will happen? I am so worried that something will happen to her since she is still so young. Has anyone ever had this happen at this young of age? Please help! I know everyone has great advice on this site.

If I were in your shoes, I'd contact my vet and follow his/her directions -- providing that your health care professional is experienced with small dogs in general and Yorkies in particular.

There have been many Yorkie owners (some very responsible, some not) who have been in your position. You might do some searches and see if you can find YTers who have had this happen and send them a pm and ask about their experiences.

Good luck!

[dakota123]

Originally Posted by Candy317

Can I get these resources?

I've only hear of the mismatch shot being dangerous.

But you know what? I'm friggin sorry.

I'm friggin sorry for the owners even with the 'ok' from vets STILL lose their dogs.

I'm friggin sorry for what my dog had to go through from losing her pup. Would of it been nice to of had her offsprings? Yes, but I would never ever want to put through another dog the same heartbreak when she lost her pup from being born a STILLBORN.

I wouldn't want to breed my HUMAN child for MY need of an offspring, adding to the human overpopulation, because I want a 'baby from her'. We call them our furkids, yet we treat them different from our kids?

I'm friggin sorry for the dogs who die EVERYDAY in shetlers Dogs In Danger who are just DAYS away from the needle.

I'm friggin sorry for going on Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten. and finding yorkshire terriers in urgent need of homes, because people weren't prepared for 'a litter that size.'

You guys say you want to improve the breed, but its ok for this person, who knows if they're going to do genetic testings to make sure these pups aren't carriers to the yorkie breed's health problems, to be allowed to breed? I'm confused? Just because its for pet quality, doesn't mean we should prevent that chance? Because this dog has papers, its OK? What does a piece of paper have to do with anything?

I would highly suggest that if you want puppies so bad you volunteer at a rescue organization and when they have a mama with a litter that needs to be fostered you take them and foster them. This will give you a great idea on how it is not all fun in games to breed and how unwanted puppies end up in rescue organizations all the time. There are too many good dogs dying already. Note I'm not saying you do, but suggest. So don't twist my words.

I'm friggin sorry I don't breed my dogs, so I can't offer an advice on this forum, because I'm naive from having experience to do so. Because of course I have to experience a bitch of mines dying before I can say yes the can die.

I've gotten the best information from pet owners who do their research on breeding. I would trust those sources more than I would from a byb. Some same points that I had gotten from pet owners I've also gotten from responsible breeders, but never heard of from byb.

I'm friggin sorry I'm scaring people from THE TRUTH. Life isn't all rainbows and sunshines. Sorry you had to hear that. I'm sorry that I friggin care to much about dogs in shetlers, this persons dog, and the issues I have with breeding for an offspring.

Sorry I can't voice my opinions on this forum, because it isn't something positive. I'm sorry I'm not going to sugar-coat something that could be potientally dangerous. Not that it WOULD be dangerous, please don't twist my words.

Breeding isn't the world's safest things. Or am I wrong about that too? Because I'm not a breeder, so this would make whatever I say invalid to what breeder would say.

For the OP I hope your dog isn't pregnant and whatever you choose to do with your dog, I'm wishing for the best outcomes for our dogs and her possible pups. I bolded that, because sometimes people only read the negative and could give 2cents on what was said on a positive note. People are making me sound like I'm the bad person here........sorry I'm trying to be the voice for pound puppies, there sure isn't anything positive about that. I'm not wanting the worst for these pups, I'm wanting the best......but no one is seeing that, all they see is that I'm a puppykiller for suggestion to abort these pups.

Sure you guys might see the end of the rainbow, because you guys get to be around cute puppies being born...........try being on the other end of that rainbow putting down puppies that did nothing wrong but be born, but could not find homes in time.

Just to let you know, I do care about all the dogs that are in shelters. I have 2 other dogs besides my 2 yorkies that I got from my local animal shelter. I have had them for 5 years and have treated them great. I am not breeding these dogs just so I can make money off of them or want to give them out. I am keeping them for myself!!! I happen to love animals especially my 2 yorkies and can afford to do anything that will make sure that my little girl gets the best care during her pregnancy (if she is). I don't know why you are taking everyones advise to me so personally. They are just letting me know all my options, which I appreciate dearly. You said you did not have the money to have your dogs fixed and your yorkie had puppies. You stated that they were fine. By reading all the advise these nice people have given me, I am now realizing that my little girl princess is propably not pregnant. But if she is, she will get the best care I can possibly get. Don't take everything so personal. Just because someone has a litter, does not mean that we don't care about all the dogs who don't have homes and are waiting in shelters to get adopted.

[Candy317]

Originally Posted by dakota123

Just to let you know, I do care about all the dogs that are in shelters. I have 2 other dogs besides my 2 yorkies that I got from my local animal shelter. I have had them for 5 years and have treated them great. I am not breeding these dogs just so I can make money off of them or want to give them out. I am keeping them for myself!!! I happen to love animals especially my 2 yorkies and can afford to do anything that will make sure that my little girl gets the best care during her pregnancy (if she is). I don't know why you are taking everyones advise to me so personally. They are just letting me know all my options, which I appreciate dearly. You said you did not have the money to have your dogs fixed and your yorkie had puppies. You stated that they were fine. By reading all the advise these nice people have given me, I am now realizing that my little girl princess is propably not pregnant. But if she is, she will get the best care I can possibly get. Don't take everything so personal. Just because someone has a litter, does not mean that we don't care about all the dogs who don't have homes and are waiting in shelters to get adopted.

First of all I want to say thanks for adopting. You seem like someone who cares about her dog very much. I just rather not see more dogs being bred into this world, when there's one being put down every second one is born. Sorry if I came off like I thought you were a bad owner, I just wanted the best for your dogs. I hope you do find these pups good homes and what I would do if someone can't keep the pup I'll make them sign a contract so that if they can't keep the puppy any longer they must return the pup to you to make sure they don't end up in shetlers and make them sign a s/n contract as well. Good luck and God Bless.

When it comes to this subject though I tend to take things personal. I'm not saying you must abort, I was giving you MY suggestion. But for someone to tell me that my advice is wrong, rubs me the wrong way. People are going to have different opinions, I can only hope people respect that. I'm not telling them their advice is wrong. Hope you can understand where I was coming from and why I felt the need to defend myself and my reason behind why I said to bort.

This website is very helpful for when you do decide to breed. It starts of why not to breed, but it has some good advice on if you DO decide to breed and advice on any problems if any occur.
TO BREED OR NOT TO BREED – THAT IS THE QUESTION

[KYBLUE]

Originally Posted by Candy317

No, but if it were me and if I had the money to I would rather do that than have a bitch die from birth complications or have an emergency c-section. I was blessed with my oops litter even though it wasn't her first cycle that she had no complications, especially with a breed known for it due to the pups head size in most cases its needed c-section. But I was always afraid to of losing her, during the whole pregnancy and when it came to her actually giving birth. She gave birth to 6 healthy puppies, no problems. But this sometimes is not always the case. If the OP does plan to keep this litter, I can only hope that she is as blessed as me with her bitch and her litter.

geez you do know the risk with the abort

you can still loose your female or cause further problems it is a tough decision on which way to go but i would never use the abort method
many vet's do not recommened it.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Candy317

I didn't have the money for it. If I had the money, I would of done it.


If my 12 yr. old human daugther became pregnant, due to her age and size I would suggest her to abort. Do to her beinging so young, I wouldn't want to risk losing her. Of course the ultimate decision is up to her, but I would suggest it to her. Most people would agree with the suggestion.

You had your daughter when you were 7? Your profile in a couple of places lists your age as 19.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

You had your daughter when you were 7? Your profile in a couple of places lists your age as 19.

Good eye. She is 19.

[Candy317]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

You had your daughter when you were 7? Your profile in a couple of places lists your age as 19.

I was hypothetically speaking. Thanks for taking my words out of concept

[Candy317]

Originally Posted by KYBLUE

geez you do know the risk with the abort

you can still loose your female or cause further problems it is a tough decision on which way to go but i would never use the abort method
many vet's do not recommened it.

That's your personal choice, I would abort, sorry there's also risk in having pregnant dog.

Sources plese? Why don't vets recommand it? Can you quote these vets? I've got my resources where it says its a safe procedure, but no one has yet to provide me sources for why it isn't sfe. Like any sugery procedure like spay and neutering there are risks. I do know the risk of the mismatch shot, but I'm not recommanding that am I?

[For My Coby]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

You had your daughter when you were 7? Your profile in a couple of places lists your age as 19.

I could be wrong, but I think that was a "what if" scenario. I don't what to speak for her, but I don't think she has children yet, just nieces and nephews.

[Candy317]

Originally Posted by For My Coby

I could be wrong, but I think that was a "what if" scenario. I don't what to speak for her, but I don't think she has children yet, just nieces and nephews.

Yes it was, thank you for not jumping to conclusions.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Candy317

Yes it was, thank you for not jumping to conclusions.

I wasn't jumping to conclusions...you did not say...if I HAD... Guess I should say....I'm sorry.

Originally Posted by candy317

If my 12 yr. old human daugther became pregnant, due to her age and size I would suggest her to abort. Do to her beinging so young, I wouldn't want to risk losing her. Of course the ultimate decision is up to her, but I would suggest it to her. Most people would agree with the suggestion. But when it comes to our furkids, the same considerations aren't taken? Why is that?

[Candy317]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

I wasn't jumping to conclusions...you did not say...if I HAD... Guess I should say....I'm sorry.

Thank you for your apology. I didn't think I needed to say I HAD a daugther for that scenario, you did the math yourself...why would I have a 12 year old daugther when I'm only 19?

[Woogie Man]

To the OP.....you've already received excellent advise about your options. One thing I'd like to point out is that Yorkies don't always show they're pregnant until late. If there's any chance that she could be pregnant, treat her as if she is. That would mean to limit her jumping around and no new vaccinations at this time (tho she should be finished with them now). You'll probably see some changes in her activity level and appetite if she is expecting. Some also have morning sickness. I know you (and we all) hope she isn't expecting, but if you do plan on breeding her at some future time, now is when you should start learning about pregnancy, whelping and caring for newborns. With Yorkies, you can't just 'let nature take its course'. You have to really be prepared as you have to take an active role in the delivery and care of the newborns. Read some recent threads here in the breeders' forum to get an idea of what can go wrong and also to see how involved it is even when things go right. Welcome to YorkieTalk!!

[bjh]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

To the OP.....you've already received excellent advise about your options. One thing I'd like to point out is that Yorkies don't always show they're pregnant until late. If there's any chance that she could be pregnant, treat her as if she is. That would mean to limit her jumping around and no new vaccinations at this time (tho she should be finished with them now). You'll probably see some changes in her activity level and appetite if she is expecting. Some also have morning sickness. I know you (and we all) hope she isn't expecting, but if you do plan on breeding her at some future time, now is when you should start learning about pregnancy, whelping and caring for newborns. With Yorkies, you can't just 'let nature take its course'. You have to really be prepared as you have to take an active role in the delivery and care of the newborns. Read some recent threads here in the breeders' forum to get an idea of what can go wrong and also to see how involved it is even when things go right. Welcome to YorkieTalk!!

[onebigteez]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

To the OP.....you've already received excellent advise about your options. One thing I'd like to point out is that Yorkies don't always show they're pregnant until late. If there's any chance that she could be pregnant, treat her as if she is. That would mean to limit her jumping around and no new vaccinations at this time (tho she should be finished with them now). You'll probably see some changes in her activity level and appetite if she is expecting. Some also have morning sickness. I know you (and we all) hope she isn't expecting, but if you do plan on breeding her at some future time, now is when you should start learning about pregnancy, whelping and caring for newborns. With Yorkies, you can't just 'let nature take its course'. You have to really be prepared as you have to take an active role in the delivery and care of the newborns. Read some recent threads here in the breeders' forum to get an idea of what can go wrong and also to see how involved it is even when things go right. Welcome to YorkieTalk!!