I'm Having an AUGUST LITTER..............Are You?

[pawever Yorkie]

sorry here's Weiny... so small only 2oz

[pawever Yorkie]

Originally Posted by luckylady

Wow, congrats! And GREAT JOB Cheeky!!!!

IDK, it would make me very nervous knowing that she still has a placenta retained; I have heard that it can take a little while to come, but I think I'd opt for the shot to make sure she gets it out. Are you sure it's still there? Maybe she ate it without your knowing. But even if that were the case, you still don't KNOW for sure.

I love the "just born" pics; still in the sack. It's amazing isn't it? I always think about getting shots like that, but get caught up in the moment and helping mom get the baby out, that I miss those kodak moments. So, great pics!

Thank you... Since its her first litter I really wanted lots of pics so I took advantage of her whelping... About placenta, She has green discharge, so it believe it is there. I just found out my vet doesn't have the shot... I need to look for nearby vet to make an appointment. Yes, it made me so nervous, I couldn't sleep at all... well better look for nearby vet...

[pawever Yorkie]

Originally Posted by blancla

Congrats on the beautiful babies. I don't know about the placenta. Is there another vet that you can contact in your area and see if they will give an oxy shot? I have read that it helps clean them out.

I'm looking for one now... hope I can get an appointment today... Getting her shot will make me feel much better...

[blancla]

Please keep us updated.

[pawever Yorkie]

I called about 3 different vets in the city and they all told me that I need to go to emergency unit for oxytocin shot!!! IT costs about $500+ !!! Why is it so expensive? My vet told me to wait since little pieces of placenta are coming out little at a time.... I don't know what to do... Is it really bad to wait for it to come out naturally?
By the way, puppies are so cute and funny... some of them are sucking at each other's ears and paws thinking its mommy's nipples... LOL

[blancla]

The cost wouldn't bother me as much as the mom's life would.

[sapo1009]

Do all girls stop eating before they welp? I am looking and waiting and see nothing. Today is day 63 temp is still high tonight, she is just doing everything normal and walking around like la ti da. I am going nuts, she sleeps in a different room because I have no place in my room so she sleeps in my sons room and he is out of state and, my two younger girls does not like to sleep in there and they sleep with me. So I get up several times a night to check on her. Just waiting. Oh and another thing how long after the last tie should I be concerned? From the first tie to the last tie there are 4 days.
Christina

[bella_mia_hairy]

Chloe just had her x ray done and we see 3 adorable puppies! We are so excited and can't wait!

[luckylady]

Originally Posted by bella_mia_hairy

Chloe just had her x ray done and we see 3 adorable puppies! We are so excited and can't wait!

Woohoo, how wonderful for you!!!! No x-ray pictures to share??? Belly pictures??? Five days will fly by...........I'll be watching for that puppy watch.

[luckylady]

Originally Posted by sapo1009

Do all girls stop eating before they welp? I am looking and waiting and see nothing. Today is day 63 temp is still high tonight, she is just doing everything normal and walking around like la ti da. I am going nuts, she sleeps in a different room because I have no place in my room so she sleeps in my sons room and he is out of state and, my two younger girls does not like to sleep in there and they sleep with me. So I get up several times a night to check on her. Just waiting. Oh and another thing how long after the last tie should I be concerned? From the first tie to the last tie there are 4 days.
Christina

Well if you've got 4 days til the last tie, then I don't think you need to worry til at least then, as far as going over due goes. But when in doubt, talk to your vet. Is that spare bedroom near yours? If it were me, I'd be sleeping in there with her. Hearing Halle nesting and licking through the night was what I noticed as she was in pre or early labor. She whelped the next day & the only other sound she made was a yelp when the pups head came out. Good luck to you; I'll be watching for your announcement also.

[luckylady]

Originally Posted by pawever Yorkie

I called about 3 different vets in the city and they all told me that I need to go to emergency unit for oxytocin shot!!! IT costs about $500+ !!! Why is it so expensive? My vet told me to wait since little pieces of placenta are coming out little at a time.... I don't know what to do... Is it really bad to wait for it to come out naturally?
By the way, puppies are so cute and funny... some of them are sucking at each other's ears and paws thinking its mommy's nipples... LOL

I fully understand your frustration about e-vets costs. Same exact services at triple the costs just doesn't seem right just because it happens after hours. But, I wouldn't want to risk an infection from a retained placenta, but that's just me. I'd be worrying myself sick.
Your babies are so very cute and tiny; my singleton last week was about 6 1/2 ounces at birth. Quite a difference. Good luck with them all....watch that tiny one closey.

[pawever Yorkie]

Oh, No... Its not about the money. I have platinum package insurances for all my 5 furbabies which cover almost everything. However, what I don't like is that these hospitals taking advantage of people like us who love their dog and would do everything for them... ... Four month ago, my oldest boy Crusty broke one of his toe and I took him to ASPCA emergency room. The Vet didn't know anything about how to inspect the dog's leg and he had to google it. After 30min of googling, and x-ray, he finally figured out that crusty's toe was broken and told me to let him stay at home for 2month. They charged me $480 for that! for him to google it..... I rather donate that money to animal shelter!!!
Anyway, I took Cheeky to hospital and got her oxy shot, and placenta came out which made me feel much better I have to make sure Weiny(2oz) eats every an hour, so I haven't slept much for 2days now but good news is that he's getting better and he can find nipples by himself now Oh, all of their umbilical cords fell off today! I'm going to put cors in their scrap books

[URAQT1976]

I'm so happy for you, Halle and Toby. My baby girl Hershie had 3 puppies on the 19 June 09 and I was so excited. I had 2 x-rays done to make sure she was having more than 1 puppy cause I didn't want her to have to have a C-section. Hershie did great giving birth to her babies, the first puppy she had by herself (since she had them 3 days early, on the 60th day instead of the 63rd day,and I helped with the other 2) This was her first pregnancy and she is a fabulous mother to her babies. I know Halle will be a great mother too. Congrats again. Puppies are a lot of fun to have around the house.

[blancla]

Originally Posted by pawever Yorkie

Oh, No... Its not about the money. I have platinum package insurances for all my 5 furbabies which cover almost everything. However, what I don't like is that these hospitals taking advantage of people like us who love their dog and would do everything for them... ... Four month ago, my oldest boy Crusty broke one of his toe and I took him to ASPCA emergency room. The Vet didn't know anything about how to inspect the dog's leg and he had to google it. After 30min of googling, and x-ray, he finally figured out that crusty's toe was broken and told me to let him stay at home for 2month. They charged me $480 for that! for him to google it..... I rather donate that money to animal shelter!!!
Anyway, I took Cheeky to hospital and got her oxy shot, and placenta came out which made me feel much better I have to make sure Weiny(2oz) eats every an hour, so I haven't slept much for 2days now but good news is that he's getting better and he can find nipples by himself now Oh, all of their umbilical cords fell off today! I'm going to put cors in their scrap books

I'm glad that everything turned out alright. I am sure that you feel better about it too. When I called the emergency vet about a c-section and questions when Ellie was delivering (thank goodness that she did a good job and didn't need them) they first had to inform me of the prices. It seems like all they care about is the money. I hate going there too.

[URAQT1976]

Pawever Yorkie: How are the puppies doing and how is the mama and daddy doing? I hope all is well with the family. I can still remember when my lil girl had her puppies in June, it seems just like yesterday. They are a lot of fun but I understand about the sleepless nights and the lack of sleep from the constant worry about the mama and her puppies. I've learned from Hershie's litter that the mama does need time to herself so that she can unwind and get the love she needs from her mama, meaning you. When it comes time to weam the puppies, if you get a onesy for newborn babies to put on the mama, you'll have to cut out a hole for the tail, it will allow her to continue to be around her babies and play with them without worrying about the puppies trying to sneak some milk from the mama. If you need any advice, I'm hear for you. Take care of the lil ones and Congradulation, grandma!