Oh no.. Pookie is pregnant

[januza]

So we decided to go to the vet today as Pookie is getting a little big. Our worst fears were confirmed she is about 45 days pregnant.

Now you can scold me all you want but this is NOT what I am looking. I am looking for advise.

Pookie is a little more than 11 months old now. Max is the dad. We thought we kept them from each other long enough but apparently not.

The vet tells me that she will be fine. She has 3 little pups in her tummy. But is she is a very small girl. She was about 3.5 pounds before getting pregnant.

Will she be safe?

What can we do to prepare ourselves?

Do we need to buy any special blankets?
Food?

Any advise you can give us would be appreciated.

The vet is 24 hours open. He said another 2 weeks to go. If she doesnt give birth about 30-60 min after her water breaks we need to take her to the clinic.

My poor little girl.. Im so afraid she is not ready for this!

[Limelitediva]

Buy lots of karo syrup and NurtiCal. You can find karo syrup at whole foods and NurtiCal at Petsmart and PetCo. This will keep her energy up and her calcium levels elevated. Best of luck!

[januza]

Originally Posted by Limelitediva

Buy lots of karo syrup and NurtiCal. You can find karo syrup at whole foods and NurtiCal at Petsmart and PetCo. This will keep her energy up and her calcium levels elevated. Best of luck!

Yes great thanks.. We already bought loads of nutrical and will start feeding her today. Should we just mix the karo with her water?

[Limelitediva]

Also there are excellent links on youtube.com that you should watch. I have listed a couple below:

YouTube - Whelping supplies Part I

(whelping supplies video)

YouTube - Setting up your DURA-WHELP puppy...

(setting up whelping box)

YouTube - Teacup Yorkie giving birth. Graphic but...

(yorkie birthing video)

YouTube - Yorkshire Terrier Holly Annabelle...

(yorkie birthing video)

Hope this helps! Please post anymore questions you have.

[WV~Yorkies]

She is not ready! You need to spend the next 2 weeks reading everything you can. Even after doing this several times I feel like I am never really prepared. Every whelp is different. Are you suppose to take her back? Are they going to do xrays closer to the time so they can measure the heads and her pelvis? If not find a new vet. I don't know if I wouldn't plan a csection with a 3 1/2 pound girl only 11 months.

[januza]

i know she is too young. Thats why im freaking out and posting here for advice.

No they didnt tell us to come back. The told us that she is just fine and very healthy. The vet told us not to worry. He had seen younger dogs giving birth already but did mention that because of her size we need to watch her when she goes into labor.. Thankfully the clinic is only 10 min away from our home.

[BamaFan121s]

Given the fact that she is 1) too young 2) too small and 3) you are unexperienced, which you already know, I would talk to the vet and see if maybe one of the techs (at least) would be willing to come to your home when she gets ready to deliver. Or find someone near you who is an experienced breeder and beg them to come and help you out. Definately prepare by learning the warning signs of a troubled whelp, just in case.

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Given the fact that she is 1) too young 2) too small and 3) you are unexperienced, which you already know, I would talk to the vet and see if maybe one of the techs (at least) would be willing to come to your home when she gets ready to deliver. Or find someone near you who is an experienced breeder and beg them to come and help you out. Definately prepare by learning the warning signs of a troubled whelp, just in case.

I agree, your girl is going to need someone with experience and you don't have that. I hope you learn as much as you can before whelping, but experience is your girls best bet!

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Given the fact that she is 1) too young 2) too small and 3) you are unexperienced, which you already know, I would talk to the vet and see if maybe one of the techs (at least) would be willing to come to your home when she gets ready to deliver. Or find someone near you who is an experienced breeder and beg them to come and help you out. Definately prepare by learning the warning signs of a troubled whelp, just in case.

I agree..we have seen other small dogs like this have to be rushed to emergency and then die. I would do everything in my power to find someone who is knowledgeable about delivering puppies and see if they will take care of her around her due date ... no matter what the cost.

P.S. I am not a breeder but I have not seen other breeders say stock up on Nutrical etc. Bama is this something breeders do? I know to much Nutrical can make them diabetic.

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

P.S. I am not a breeder but I have not seen other breeders say stock up on Nutrical etc. Bama is this something breeders do? I know to much Nutrical can make them diabetic.

Well, you need to have some on hand. One of my females would not eat 1/2 day or so before labor--I would give it to her during and in the day that followed. Generally though, moms will eat 2-3x their normal amount though right after whelping--so long as they are eating well, you don't need to give it to them. It's good to have on hand for pups when they are being weaned too.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by Limelitediva

Buy lots of karo syrup and NurtiCal. You can find karo syrup at whole foods and NurtiCal at Petsmart and PetCo. This will keep her energy up and her calcium levels elevated. Best of luck!

I just read on another thread that you are 20 years old...are you a breeder? It does not appear so and this is a very dangerous situation for this little one. Most people will not comment in the breeders section unless you have been breeding for awhile...because bad advise can kill a dog.

I have been around dogs my entire life and have seen many litters born but I would never give advise on something like this because I am not a breeder. A great deal of experience is needed.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Well, you need to have some on hand. One of my females would not eat 1/2 day or so before labor--I would give it to her during and in the day that followed. Generally though, moms will eat 2-3x their normal amount though right after whelping--so long as they are eating well, you don't need to give it to them. It's good to have on hand for pups when they are being weaned too.

I agree on some but stocking up implies to me this person should being giving the dog a great deal of this.

[JeanieK]

Is good that you are on here asking. If she is 45 days already, you don't have much time. Start reading.

[carmen in nj]

Is up to the breeder, I rather use, a bit of vanilla ice cream, chicken broth, and nutri drops, I do keep nutri cal on hand too, you can't never be over prepared. I also have whelping pudding ready and thanks for Mary here I also learned of a goats milk mix to give the mama after whelping.
VERY important, DO NOT GIVE the pregnant dog any calcium suplement, but have it on hand for right after whelping, I keep Ora Cal Plus or Calsorb on hand at all times, you also need a calcium supplement each day after the pups are born, I was using pet tabs but now I use Doc Roys Healthy bones. for your little dog after she has the babies she will need 1 tab a day, half with breakfast half before bed, she should eat at least 4 to 5 small meals a day. PLEASE x ray about day 56 to 59 to make sure the pelvic bone is big enogh to pass the puppies and to make sure you know how many puppies to expect. nice covered box is great for whelping. also a heating pad for half of the box is a must have, also PLENTY of towels you need them thru the whelping process, I buy mine in bulk at the store of the thrift shop, if they are big towels I cut them in half, wash them and keep them by the whelping box. disposable pads and washable pads.
get ready NOW, I start getting ready the day I mate my dogs.
I might be forgetting something if you have questions just ask, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask..
what is done is done, now you NEED to get ready to help you girl as best as you can..
hugs and best of luck.
Carmen innj

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by januza

Yes great thanks.. We already bought loads of nutrical and will start feeding her today. Should we just mix the karo with her water?

NutriCal should be kept on hand but, not as a regular dietary supplement

Put her on a good puppy food diet....change her diet slowly.....Make sure she begins eating 3 or 4 meals a day.

No Calcium Supplements no, not until she whelps those puppies.
Whelping supplies to get.

Sharp Scissors to cut umbilical cords.
Clamps/Forceps (Kelly forceps - 7" at least three straight and one curved, to clamp umbilical cord if necessary
Clean Sterile wash cloths
Several Changes for bedding
Alcohol
White Iodine
Unwaxed Dentaflos for tying umbilical cord
NutriDrops for mom and pups (a couple of drops) immediately after they born and have begun crying.
Benebac (probiotic) administer 1/2 tube to each pup
Sterile Guaze Pads
Baby Nasal Aspirator.
Betadine Skin Cleanser
Sterile cotton balls, baby bottles and preemie nipples
Tube feed kit - No. 5 toy feeding tube for toy dogs.
Glucose Solution
Canned Goats Milk and Distilled water
Rectal Thermometer and KY Jelly
Room thermometer to monitor temp of whelping area, which should be approximately 80 degrees
Syringes - 10 cc and 20 cc for giving meds and measuring formula
Eyedroppers
Blood stop - Clotisol
Silver nitrate sticks to stop bleed at umbilical cord
Sterile surgical gloves
Scale
Whelping box and area to be kept in a quiet, traffic free area of the house.

PetCal Supplement for after whelping
Cal Sorb Plus for whelping (not before)

Have the following recipe ready for your girl to give during the whelping process and immediately after (1 can goats milk, equal parts of distilled water, one egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of Karo Syrup).

The above is just a short list.