Yes, give her water. I'm sure all the panting she is doing will make her thirsty.

I am here.. anything I can do to help? If you would like to PM me your phone number I can give you a call.

WooHoo........ Sunnie is here! You've got one more whelping experiance under your belt than I do so I'm glad you're here to help.

Zoe's sister.. what is your name? You need to stay as calm as possible. Zoe is wanting her Mommy there and I aimagine she is scared even more to be with someone else while delivering. So you staying calm will help her out. Make sure she is in a warm quite spot, I would not leave her in the crate with the door closed. You need to be able to help with the cords and clearing their throats and nostrils. Make sure there are no drafts. she is not panting because she is hot. It is her way of dealing with the pain. You may need to lay down beside her with her laying in her bedding and you lay by her and talk calmly to her.

My name is Tara btw...no action yet.. she just keeps turning over on her back and i keep pettin on her... ill post if i need anything.. thanks everyone!

If your boyfriend is there, have him update us please.

I think we are okay right now.. she is calming down alot. i am staying with her.. im gonna give her a little water and see if she wants it...Im heading back in!:thumbup:

Tara, I want to ask a few questions so I can help you more. How big is Zoe normally?? do you know her weight? Is this her first litter? Do you know if your sister had her x-rayed? do you have any idea how many puppies she will be having? Did she leave you the vet's number? Do you know how to send a PM? can you PM me your number so I can call if you need emergency help? I won't call until you tell me you need the help.

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It's people like you who come on here to help others that make this site so wonderful! Way to go Ladies :clapsmile

Tara, one thing you can give her that she will like is vanilla ice cream. It helps with the whelping

Oh gosh, I sure hope this goes o.k. With my first litter, I knew Caty was going to have her babies but I had to go to work (it was either go or get fired). I took Caty to spend the day at my vet's, who was also a breeder of Yorkies. She wasn't comfortable at the vet's, obviously, as she didn't have her babies even though by all signs she should have. Well, within 10 minutes of getting her home and settled in, she started her delivery. Everything went fine and she had 3 healthy babies. I'm only saying this to re-enforce just how important it is to have the mom calm and relaxed. Stay with her, talk with her, rub her belly a bit if that's what she wants. Just keep mom calm....she's very needy and vulnerable now and misses her mommy. You can do it...just don't get excited and show her any nervousness. She'll pick up on it. Good luck with everything. :aimeeyork :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa :)

Okay Sunnie.. Im not sure on any of your questions!...Im so sorry! I THINK that she is usually about 7lbs and Wendy said she is now 9lbs.. maybe.. I know the vets number but they wouldnt be much help. our vet is pretty sorry... she hasnt had her xrayed.. i this is her third or fourth litter... 3rd..probably..I will p.m. you my number so that you can call .. She just drunk a little water and she is kinda squirmming around in her box.. her whelpin box is a rubbermaid container so i can reach her good.. i am staying right with her.. i have my laptop beside me...

Wow...this is really something! I am glad you are here to help ladies. I hope when my time comes you will be close by. :)

Tara, don't worry. What you HAVE answered helps so much. I am sure she will have them effortlessly. As Woogieman said, the way she is acting is like she really should be having them, but she may be trrying NOT to because she wants her mom. Can you place your hand on her sides? does it feel hard? do you notice any leaking??

No leaking.. but she is licking herself a bit... i can feel the puppies between her ribs and hind leg... she keeps rollin on her back and i am rubbin her belly.. I think she will do fine.. im alot calmer now so thanks everyone for the words of encouragment!

Now you may already have this information but I am going to give it to you now so you aren't trying to figure out what to do at the last second. The first thing you will see when she is giving birth is a "bubble" coming out. She will be licking a lot. When it comes out mommy should remove the sack that the puppy is in. If she does'nt you will need to remove the sack by tearing it . Start at the head and remove the puppy from the sack. If mommy hasn't chewed the cord off, use a hemostat to clamp between the puppy and the placenta. Then just pinch it on the placenta side. If it doesn't cut the cord, use the scissors on the PLACENTA side of the hemostats to cut the cord. Leave the hemostats in place for a few seconds then you can remove them. Then use the bulb syringe to clear the fluid from the puppies throat. Make sure to squeeze the bulb all the way BEFORE placing it in the puppies mouth to clear it. Then release the bulb to suck up any fluid. Pull it out of it's mouth and squeeze it again to clear the bulb, then insert it in the mouth again and release it to remove more fluid. Do the same for each nostril. Have your bf put some towels in the dryer to warm them up and use a warmed towel to rub the puppy vigorously to stimulate it. Let mommy lick as much as she wants, Place the puppy on one of mom's teats and let it nurse until she is ready for the next. Then place the first puppy in a warm spot while she delivers the next. A laundry basket with a towel in it works great.

PS if you don't have hemostats, you can tie the cord with dental floss, then cut on the side away from the puppy. (the placenta side)

Yes...thank you for helping Tara. When I saw her finally log on, I PM'd for someone to help her as I have no experience. Yeh, this is what TY is all about. Good luck Tara, now you have some great help here for you.

If anyone hasn't said it lately, I really appreciate everyone here. In the time of need so many step up to the plate to assist. KUDDOS TO ALL OF YOU!

Tara - you're gonna do great!

I'm gonna lurk in the background and "listen" and "learn." :)

I just got off the phone with a much calmed down Tara. She is going to do fine. Zoe is resting calmly. She may or may not wait for Mommy to come home. I am much releived to hear that she has free whelped 2 other litters prior to this one. So I have every confidence she will do fine.

That's great news. Thank you much for helping Tara. I'm sure everything will go fine. However, it's comforting for her to have an experienced member at her side. Can't wait for the big moment.

:bravo: Sonya for you excellent posts giving Tara a wealth of information she may (or may not) have had on hand from Wendy. You can never have too much information when it comes to helping these little mommies whelp. Yes, letting the newborn pup nurse inbetween births will not only give the pup vital early nutrition, but will also help to stimulate mom's contractions for the next pup.

Tara I am sure Zoe is feeling your calmness now and that is going to help her stay calm also. Maybe now she will be able to be confident enough to be able to have these puppies knowing you are there to help her even though her mommy (Wendy) could not be.

Good luck and hugs to you......we're all here with you and are here to help!

I also gave her my number so she can call me if she needs the help. I will keep my cell phone by my side.

You're a real peach, Sonya :). You're also a much better explainer of the details than I am. In Caty's case, she should have had her pups within the hour when I dropped her at the vet's. She held off for 8 hours to have them. It's amazing how important their state of mind is when it comes to birthing. This girl here may well hold off for hours waiting for her mom to come home. With the birth of our first child, my wife's labor stopped because she was so ill at ease with the doctor's and the place she was at. I actually packed her up and took her to another hospital 3 hours away. She then started her labor again and we had our first son.

Hang in there Tara, You'll be fine, you have many knowledgeable folks here to help you along. I don't know anything about whelping puppies, but will be here off n on for positive reinforcement and support. :goodluck:

Good job Tara. Youve got lots of experience here. Wow this thread really took a weird turn huh? Sending best wishes for a healthy birthing

Thanks Woogie (I don't know your name) I have a feeling Zoe may hold out for her mom. I think the reason she was shaking so much is the stress of labor and seeing her mommy leave. Now that she has calmed down she may just wait until Mommy comes home.

When I first joined, I never made a signature or an avatar. My name is Jim...nice to meet ya'. Will be interesting to see how long Zoe holds out. I think it'll be fine (for a while) as long as she's not in distress or presenting a bubble. It's a little more comforting to know it's not her first litter but still, what a thing to have happen.

Nice to meet you too Jim. I hope tara will come back on soon to update us.

Hi Jim. Is Woogie your nickname or is that your dog's name? Just curious. You need to get busy and make that avatar. :D

Hi Joanne. Woogie is the name of one of my little guys. He's a real clown..just full of it. He's registered as Dixie's Full Moon Boogie....so Woogie's a natural name for him. Here's a couple pics of Woogie.