3lb. Yorkie very pregnant...HELP!
 

Hi! I got a rescue Yorkie about 8 weeks ago. She is only 3lb. and when I got her she was in her last couple days of heat. She wouldn't let my male anywhere near her (thankfully) and they never tied. Now i noticed today her belly is HUGE. I thought she was gaining weight because she is finally being fed well. But i am quite certain she is pregnant. When I got her the lady had her in a small cage with a 4lb. male yorkie. I am guessing he got to her. So if she was bred before I got her she would probably be on day...um 58? 59? so only a few days to go if I am right. I am going to schedule x-rays with my vet when they open monday. (they are closed sunday). oy...she is just so tiny. have any of you had 3lb. yorkies deliver fine? i am glad the male is pretty much the same size as her,but still. And she only has 1 1/2 back legs. The lady i got them from wouldn't tell me what happened to her,but i was told it looks like it got caught in a cage and ripped off. She came from a very abusive home that kept her outside in the cold all day in a 4x4' with 4 other dogs. I have found a home for the "supposed" daddy,but i had decided to keep Little Girl...i am so worried she won't be able to deliver the pups...what do you think? can't stop worrying and don't want to wait until monday to find out!

Such a Sad Sad story for this little girl! I pray that you contact an emergency Vet right away if you are this concerned. In the meantime, hoping someone with experience will advise you as well here. She has been through so much, I hope she will be able to endure this. Please get her some help! Pls update on her condition!

First of all, blessing for adopting this little girl. Don't blame you for being worried. Kind of a surprise. Sounds like you don't have much time getting yourself educated for a birth. I wish your tiny one a safe birth process and that the babies are healthy. Hugs. Joanne

thanks. if i thought she was in any immediate danger i would certainly take her to the emergency vet right away. she is still running around and eating fine and everything...but i have a gut feeling she will have them in the next week. my 7-8lb. yorkie had puppies and did great,but a 3lb. yorkie is so much smaller and I don't have any experience with such tiny ones :( i love her death and am hoping she will be fine.

I am hoping she will be ok too! It sounded as though you thought she might possibly have the babies this weekend before you could contact the Vet on Mon?? I was trying to say that you could talk with a Vet @emergency number if you felt that was the case. Hope all goes well!

Best of luck to the little mama! I hope all goes well!!

Aww That poor little girl. Please make sure some one is there with her 24/7 and not to let your other pets around her. I would get her in to the vet asap and see what they say about it. good luck. hope she does well.

I would take her to the vet. She may require a c-section to have the puppies. If so, at least you and your vet will be prepared when the time comes.

I would call the vet on Monday as well.. better safe and keep us updated

I have seen a couple of small mothers deliver without major trouble so it's certainly possible. You will want to keep her away from stairs, protect her from any rough play, generally anything that might put undue pressure on her abdomen. One of the dangers is that she can rupture internal organs like the bladder. This can lead to sepsis and ....

I would also consider scheduling a c-section. She is going to need to be spayed anyway and this might be the right time for that, your vet can help you decide.

Now is the time to get your puppy kit ready too! Your going to have that new puppy smell before long. Good Luck!

just want to wish you & your girl a safe whelping. I am sorry you have to go through this because of someone else's mistake but glad you were able to take this girl from the terrible life that she has endured.
Good luck

Oh my word!!....I'm so glad this precious little one found your home...It sounds like your doing the best you can under the circumstances....Keep us posted on her condition and at least you where paying enough attention to have noticed her tummy getting bigger so if she is pregnant you'll be prepared for it...That is a blessing for her...Good luck and I wish you both the best....

First of all thank you for saving this little girl, but omg i feel so sorry for her, i would be in very close contact with a vet..praying that all goes well..please keep us posted !

I have seen 5 and 6 lb(which is still very small) yorkies that have died giving birth. I feel so bad for that baby. I know it's not your fault, but, it makes me sick that someone would intentionally let 2 little dogs like that breed. I would def. get her to the vets tomorrow morning. Most likely, if she is, she will have to have a c-section. I just pray the mother makes it

Oh my goodness! First of all...bless you for rescuing those fur babies...I have a 3 lber too and I just can't imagine her having a litter...so I can see how scared you must be. I am sure with the vets assistance, things will go just fine. Please keep us posted! Hugs from us!

Thank goodness she is with you now and will be well taken care of. I know while there is a greater likelihood of complications, there are also many tiny ones who do fine with delivery. I wish you luck and hope for the best for your little girl.

God Bless you for taking this little one into your home, I had something similar happen in my house with a rescue that we were told she was spayed and we found out the hard way she was NOT.. at least you seem to have a little experience with whelping, I had 30 days to take a crash course in whelping 101 to help my son's girl...thank god everything went perfect, I am sending prayers for you and your girl for a safe and happy delivery..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

Your vet will be able to tell you more with x-rays, but both of our litters, our 3.5lb female needed a c-section. (She only had 2 pups both litters- first one we caught in time, or she would have died...the first pup was breech - he didn't make it- and we had to take her for an emergency c-section.) The problem is that the puppies grow to large, and they can't fit through her birth canal.

I really hope that she is okay, and that it gets figured out. Just as a reference, both c-sections were right around $1300 total here in Las Vegas. Hopefully you live somewhere much cheaper! :)

P.S. We didn't know that she was too small to breed, even after talking to the vets and stud owner. Now that we know, we won't be breeding her of course.

I would set aside at least $1000 for a possible c-section or any other emergencies.

Thank goodness she has you for a mom - keep us posted. Sending good thoughts.:aimeeyork

Awww....God Bless you for getting her out of that horrible place she was living in....i hope and pray that all goes well. Good Luck!;)

thank-you all for your support. i am SOOOO mad at the lady that had this precious baby before i got her. even after all she has been through she is so trusting and sweet and it absolutely amazes me. if she doesn't make it through this after making it through all of that i don't know what i will do :(
I will definately be calling the vet as soon as they open tomorrow morning and if she shows any signs i will take her to the emergency vet tonight. I am thinking and hoping she only has one small one in there. She has already gained about 3/4lb. which is a lot for a 3lb. doggy. has anyone had a 3lb. deliver fine?
Thanks!!!

Are most average "scheduled" c-sections around $1000?

Blessings to you for fostering these 2 sweeties in your home!! I'm sending up Prayers that she has a fast and easy whelp!! Please keep us posted!! Good-Luck to you all, :goodluck::hands::rose:

I'm sure it depends on where you are in the US. Please go to the vet tomorrow and see what they say. I hope and pray all goes well for you

~Good luck at the Vet, please keep us posted!!
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where we are a planned C is 250 but in Dallas it is 500 but if it is not planned it can go as high as 1500 and that is at the emergancy clinics.

The vet should do X rays so you will be able to find out how many babies she has more than likely there will be only one.

There are many people that breed small girls the little mommies do fine while others need help. The best place to get advice on her is from the vet as he will be able to get a pretty good idea on what she will need. Keep positive thoughts

I'm glad you are so committed to helping this little girl, she is very lucky you found her. I know a lot of your questions will be answered tomorrow at the vet. I hope you will also start getting your things ready for the puppy(s). With such a small mother, the puppies could be very small. I would definitely have Bene-Bac and Pet Drops (Nutri-Cal for puppies) on hand and it may take a day or 2 to get it. There are also some good whelping pudding recipes on here that will help mom whether she has a c-section or not. Just a suggestion.

Wishing you the best of luck.

Here in Las Vegas, I had one that was close to $1300, and one that was just under $1000. The $1300 was not scheduled, but it was during business hours, so it was regular price. The $1000 was scheduled. (Two different vets of course.)

I don't know where you are located, but I live in/near Abilene, Texas, and Peaches c-section was $450.00... You can PM me if you are close to me.