HELP first puppy dead

[CDHarrison]

Originally Posted by yorkiegirl2

Pups don't always breath on their own at first.
You must help then by sucking fluids out of the mouth and holding them head down while rubbing them gently in a wash cloth to get them breathing.

Sometimes there is a few hours in between pups.
If she is resting and not in distress (continually pushing with no pup born).
She should be OK.
If at any time you feel she is not acting right, get her to the VET ASAP.

She is only 4 pounds can there really be more then 1??

[yorkiegirl2]

Originally Posted by CDHarrison

She is only 4 pounds can there really be more then 1??

Can you feel any movement ?

[Elle]

Originally Posted by CDHarrison

It was a dark browny-red. It came and then the puppy. No more though. She is sleeping now.

Better than green. Was the puppy in the sac? Is this you first yorkie "birth"? I thought the puppy died after it was born. Now I think it you may have lost it in whelping. Is this what happened? How long did she try to pass the puppy? Is she contracting? Have you looked at her abdomen to see if she's having contractions? Have you called the vet yet? How much does the dead puppy weight? How much does she weight b/f being pregnant? Have you checked her temp yet? Have you offered her water? Did she want it?

[CDHarrison]

Originally Posted by Elle

Better than green. Was the puppy in the sac? Is this you first yorkie "birth"? I thought the puppy died after it was born. Now I think it you may have lost it in whelping. Is this what happened? How long did she try to pass the puppy? Is she contracting? Have you looked at her abdomen to see if she's having contractions? Have you called the vet yet? How much does the dead puppy weight? How much does she weight b/f being pregnant? Have you checked her temp yet? Have you offered her water? Did she want it?

Yes in sack. Probly dead in whelping,9min to pass. She is 4pounds. Drank water. Should I feel belly for movement. I didnt want to disturb her, but I will.

[carmen in nj]

sorry for your loss, do you have a stethoscope? can you hear any more heartbeats? did you go for x rays? is so many things that need to be done so know at whelping time what feels wrong.. I would call the vet and take her..
best of luck..
Carmen in nj

[yorkiegirl2]

Originally Posted by CDHarrison

Yes in sack. Probly dead in whelping,9min to pass. She is 4pounds. Drank water. Should I feel belly for movement. I didnt want to disturb her, but I will.

I would feel for any movement. Just lay you hand on her tummy and see if you can feel movement.
Some moms aslo like there tummy rubbed, mine do.

Did she pass the placenta from the other pup ?

[CDHarrison]

Originally Posted by yorkiegirl2

I would feel for any movement. Just lay you hand on her tummy and see if you can feel movement.
Some moms aslo like there tummy rubbed, mine do.

Did she pass the placenta from the other pup ?

I am pretty sure that there is no more as she is skinny looking. Think I feel a bump in there...Puppy??? She is starting to whimper abit now.

[Elle]

Originally Posted by CDHarrison

Yes in sack. Probly dead in whelping,9min to pass. She is 4pounds. Drank water. Should I feel belly for movement. I didnt want to disturb her, but I will.

What if she does have another puppy in there that she cannot pass? What if there's a stillborn? I don't think you know what to do.
No offense intended I only mean this to taken the right way because I care about your little girl.

I'd take her to the vet. She's too small to be expected to free whelp. I'd be at the vet if it were me. Too many what if's.

[peanut]

The other pup if there is one could be in the birth canal and hard to feel it, if she isn't pushing or in distress I would watch her closely, if she is pushing (more than 2 hours)or in distress take her to the vet asap.

[Lilyshuman]

can you give us an update?

[JeanieK]

So sorry you lost your first puppy. Please give an update.

[YorkieMom6]

Oh wow - was hoping there would be an update.....

[CDHarrison]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

Oh wow - was hoping there would be an update.....

She is doning well. we had another still born. She actually tried eating it. She is eating, drinking, using the bathroom.....

[YorkieMom6]

I am sorry to hear about the lost puppies .

I am thankful momma is okay.

[CDHarrison]

Thanks. I am glad she is passing the puppies. I just wish that one of them would of made it for her.