Should new pup nurse immediately?

[Mom2TwoYorkies]

I found this info. . .


The allantoic sac appears as a fluid filled bubble at the lips of the vulva at some point in the early stages of labor. Let it be- don't pull on it. That won't help anything- it will break on its own in it's own time. Its appearance usually indicates the start of serious labor. Usually within 15 to 60 minutes the bitch will have hard frequent contractions stimulated by the first puppy coming up into the pelvic canal. In hard labor the bitch will visibly strain and groan- she may stand up and strain as if defecating. Hard, frequent contractions should result in a puppy within 30 minutes.

Has she had any more nutri-cal or tums?

[dmcclendon]

yes i see the sac intact. Sadie just tried pushing about 5 times, nothing happening.

[dmcclendon]

no more nutri-cal. How often can I give it to her?

[Mom2TwoYorkies]

I think a little bit every once in a while if you see that she doesn't have much energy . . .but she is trying to push so it'll probably be on its way soon . . .is she really straining hard to get it out, like it's stuck? Or her contractions just started again? I've only watched a cat give birth and from what I remember it took around 20 - 30 minutes for the 2nd kitten to come out after presenting . . .how did the first pup present? Was it quick after you saw the sac?

[dmcclendon]

yes very quick

[tammys]

A breeder told me that a little vanilla ice cream was great during labor, b/c it gives them a little glucose for energy, hydration, and calcium. My girl loved it during labor - it was the only thing she would take, and I swear within 5 or 10 min. she seemed to get a little boost of energy.

[tammys]

Originally Posted by Mom2TwoYorkies

I think a little bit every once in a while if you see that she doesn't have much energy . . .but she is trying to push so it'll probably be on its way soon . . .is she really straining hard to get it out, like it's stuck? Or her contractions just started again? I've only watched a cat give birth and from what I remember it took around 20 - 30 minutes for the 2nd kitten to come out after presenting . . .how did the first pup present? Was it quick after you saw the sac?

Cassie's sac tried to come out with the pup, and I had to get her attention back there, so she would make it pop. Once she did, the pup had some room.

[Mom2TwoYorkies]

Deb, how is Sadie doing? Still pushing?

[dmcclendon]

yes she is. I just gave her one bite of ice cream.

[Mom2TwoYorkies]

How is your first little one doing? Boy or girl and has it latched on?

[dmcclendon]

First one a boy and he was latched on but Momma has be contracting for while now. I wish the second would come

[Mom2TwoYorkies]

I'm trying to find someone on here that has experience in whelping . . .

Congrats on the little boy

How long has it been since the first one arrived?

[tammys]

Originally Posted by Mom2TwoYorkies

I'm trying to find someone on here that has experience in whelping . . .

Congrats on the little boy

How long has it been since the first one arrived?

Man, I wish I could help. My first one was 13 days ago, and pretty text book.

I'll do the only thing I can do - pray!

[dmcclendon]

2nd one out its a boy. its hard for me to move them around their still intact?? and momma's not helping at all.

[Mom2TwoYorkies]

They are still attached by the cords? Are the placentas coming out too? If she isn't biting the cords, you might have to assist . . .is that what you mean by intact?