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10-02-2010, 07:05 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bushkill,PA
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| Is My Yorkie Pregnant? Hi all! I am new to YT and my fiancee' and I recently re-homed 2 yorkies (brother and sister) a few days ago, however, we noticed once we got home and really checked the female out, her teats are pretty stuck out and her stomach seems a bit bloated. She is only going on a year this month. I am not sure if she is pregnant and figure to see what helpful responses I would get from YT before taking her to a vet and spending a lot of unnecessary money right now. How can I tell if she is pregnant? No milk has been coming out, she is licking her vulva here and there, and does like to show affection, however it is hard for us to know for sure if these are pregnancy symptoms since we only have had them for a few days. Previous owner said she did not notice any signs of her going into heat so she never payed attention to her for those signs or is not sure if her and her brother ever mated. any suggestions on how to tell if she is pregnant on my own without taking her to the vet just yet?? thanks in advance! |
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10-02-2010, 07:34 PM | #2 |
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| I think you should take her to the vet. She could be pregnant, or she could be having a false pregnancy. If she is pregnant she should be seeing a vet, and if she is not pregnant you need to take her to the vet to see why she is bloated. There are all kinds of possibilities why a dog could have a bloated belly. Could even be worms. But you also need the vet to rule out "bloat" which is a deadly condition. I hope you just meant distended and not bloated. Here is a website with some conditions that could cause a distended belly. Dog Medical Conditions: Distended Abdomen in Dogs And when you get new dogs you should always get them vet checked.
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10-02-2010, 07:50 PM | #3 |
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| She has been to the vet for a regular check up already. The vet told me to wait a few more weeks before they go ahead and do an x-ray on her. I figured i come on here and see what others who have experience with yorkie pregnancies could throw out some suggestions. I have 6 dogs total and have experience with dogs so i would know what to look for but just not with pregnancies with dogs and I always de-wormed my pets when i first got them and they get de-wormed just about every month. as for the yorkies they are my first pair so this is why i posted. Maybe i used the wrong term bloated but to me, she looks pregnant. I have never experienced a pregnant dog in all my years of being around dogs or owning them so i am not to familiar with that part. I took her straight to the vet the next day for a check up and that was what I got. I just dont want her to undergo an x-ray if it is not necessary that is all. Last edited by TreasuresIsland; 10-02-2010 at 07:52 PM. |
10-02-2010, 08:09 PM | #4 | |
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Have you thought about having an emergency spay done? I never had this and i am not sure how i would react my self if facing such situation, but it is a choice available for you , if you make a decision soon. If she turns out to be pregnant , you also risk the need to have an emergency c-section to be performed if labor does not go natural, and because of her young age and the lack of background knowledge on her, it is a real possibility. C-sections, when planned ahead are already expensive, emergency ones can be VERY expensive ... can go into thousands of dollars, financial stress and emotional stress is involved. You are in a tight spot . Hopefully this info was of some help for you . XOXO
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10-02-2010, 08:23 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bushkill,PA
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| I am suppose to get their medical records from them. I am going to ask for the vet name info etc so if they do not supply with records I can just call myself. On the other hand, I do know enough that it would end up being her brother whom would be the potential father, they only had the mother living with them and the 2 that i have now which were the pups. I have heard many things with inbreeding but do not know much about it but I guess it would be time to do my research. I am ready to take on any challenge that god forbid may turn out wrong if she were to be indeed pregnant. I do not have the heart or will power to turn her away for something that was not her fault. It was irresponsibility on the previous owners part which i do agree 100% for them not paying closer attention. thank you for your input as it has put me to want to research more on inbreeding just to be safe. I just cannot turn my back on these lil guys now it just would not be right. Are you familiar with the potential health risks/concerns with inbreeding? anything would be helpful. Also, When you feel her belly, more towards the vulva in between her 2 teats there, please forgive me if i explain this wrong as I do not have dog pregnancy knowledge, but in that area those 2 teats seem a tad bit saggy like..you can grasp it in between your fingers but does not look at all like she was already bred i know that much. I just do not know the right way to explain it. I will try to post pictures soon so all can see and let me know what they think thank you so much for your input as it all is helpful and more is always welcomed. |
10-02-2010, 08:24 PM | #6 | |
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10-02-2010, 08:41 PM | #7 |
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| With inbreeding-there is greater risk of pups born with health issues-like in humans. Could you take her for a spay? I'd take her back to the vet and ask for one. The last thing you need is pups being born with health issues. If you dont feel comfortable with that then you should prepare in advance for possible health problems and heartache. It is risky. If she needs a c-section, those are very costly. Raising a litter is very costly, even when there arent complications (whelping supplies, puppy pads, goats milk, calcium supplements for mom, and the list goes on). My yorkie felt thick on her side high up between her ribs and her hips. The nipples enlarge and turn pink, vulva will be a little swollen. She'll be lazy and sleep a lot. My vet couldnt palpate puppies at around day 45 but she was able to feel pregnancy fluid in the uterine horns. |
10-02-2010, 08:53 PM | #8 | |
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10-02-2010, 09:43 PM | #10 |
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| I would get the x-rays and get a couple of different vet's opinions on brother-sister breeding and any potential health issues, if those issues are remote I wouldn't just run and have her spayed and kill puppies, if you are prepared to handle a litter. Kendra |
10-03-2010, 08:10 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | You say you don't have the heart to get rid of her pups. But do you have the heart to potentially lose those pups after they are here due to congenital defects? Immune system disorders, skeletal deformities and a decreased life span are just a few of the things you could be potentially facing. Even if the pups appear healthy at first, they may have defects that show up after time, after they are with their new owners, that can cause heart break. Hopefully, this is just a false alarm. At the very least, please get your male neutered ASAP so this doesn't happen again.
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10-03-2010, 09:10 AM | #13 |
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| I am sorry you are facing this situation. Seems "no win" either way. My mom had a similar situation. She bought a 9 month old dauchshound that wound up being pregnant (by her father it turned out). By the time they figured what was wrong with the poor little girl she was fairly far along. They could not imagine someone letting a dog that young getting bred! After discussing with the vet, they decided to let her continue and she had the pups. Thankfully they were all fine and she even wound up keeping 2 and finding another home for 2 together. Then she had everyone spayed/neutered. But I think this is a very case-by-case situation where you need to get some good imput from the vet and see if you trust the lady is telling the truth that the brother is the only possible sire. Regardless, I would follow the pregnancy closely getting xrays and maybe a ultrasound. You don't want any more surprises. I see both sides of this stuation. I know logically that one should not bring more pups into the world that are potential birth defect/congenital disease/hereditary health problem carriers. Not only do you not want the puppies born with these things, but you then have a responsibility to make sure they are all spayed and neutered before going off to new homes so conditions that are more prone to show in every other generation are also nipped in the bud. So, logically emergency spay is the answer. But....I have my heart speaking to me on the other side as well. I am against abortion unless mother's life is endangered. In this case, that may well be the case. Someone who let a pup be bred at less than a year by a litter brother may have also let her be tied with a neighborhood dog of uncertain lineage. Oh....this is making me sad just talking about it. Glad I am not in your shoes! Pray on this a bit after getting some vet input along with the pros that have answered you here. Then go with your decision knowing there really was no "right" answer.
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10-03-2010, 01:39 PM | #14 |
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| I would say a brother sister breeding is very risky. You have genetics from both the mother and the father. A father breeding to a daughter only has double genes from the fathers side, still risky but not as much as brother/sister. Any congenital defects in the lines may rear its ugly head for sure. I know the decision I would be making. I also would not call this an emergency spay. An emergency spay is done to save the mother, but you could schedule a spay this week for sure and not pay the emergency fee.
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10-03-2010, 02:01 PM | #15 | |
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You should get all the pre op blood work done, to insure, a safe spay. You have no idea of the health of the lines of these two. Quite simply breeding brother and sister, can be double the trouble, of any underlying genetic defects. Recessives, on both sides, breed, and then there you go, the health issue crops up. Have these two at least been tested and found clear for LS? What about LP? PRA? You already own six dogs, that is a lot of time, care, and attention that you need to give to your own dogs. Now imagine a litter, being constantly on call 24/7 for 2-3-4- pups and the dam. This young to be bred, a good chance for a C section, and with a C-section there is also the risk that the young mom, won't want to nurse the pups. Requires lots of interaction and handling on your part. Then of course if you elect to have pups, you will need to do all the health testing prior to placing them. And then there is placing them; looking at potential owners, evaluating the kind of care and home they will give your pup, what health guarantee will you be willing to offer? I don't think you want to go down that route. Book your spay now.
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