Is she or isn't she??? That is the question?
 

Ok, this is my situation. Shelby was bred 48 days ago. Her nipples are enlarged, her personality is super mushy, she carries socks everywhere mimiking them as babies. She had a decrease in appetite a good 2 weeks, and finally developed a ravinous appetite. My problem is, I took Shelby to the vet on day 44 and they took x-rays and they said no babies??? Her tummy is nice and round, and firm and definately bigger. She weighs 4lbs. 1 oz. and the stud weighs 3lbs. Shelby's mom is 4lbs. and dad is 2lbs. Could it be the puppies are so tiny, the x-ray didn't pick them up???? This is her first time being bred, please anyone, tell me what is going on??? Thank you! :confused:

x-rays will not show up until later on in the pregnancy. I would wait til day 58. Also,it's not a good practice to breed females so small. I don't agree with it, but wish your female the best of luck. I would have her spayed.

I agree......wait a little longer. She might be having a false pregnancy.

Thank you sooooo much! I just needed to hear that, because I'm just not imagining this beautiful tummy she has developed. The vet wanted me to bring her in this Monday to spay her, and I said absolutely not, since I'm 99% sure she is expecting. Today is day #48, so I can't believe this can all happen in 2 weeks time! xo

I actually would not count out your vet's advice. Spaying her may be a good option as she is way too small to have been bred in the first place. (Although having it done weeks ago would have been preferred.) As far as the x-rays, it could be that it was too early to detect, or it could just be that she is having a false pregnancy. Time will tell...hopefully it will be the latter.

Xrays at 44 wks is too early to tell pups or not. The vet said to spay her. Did you question the vet as to why they recommended spaying her?

I do so hope you are emotionally and finacially prepared for a C section, and challenges of a spay with a first time dam.

Breeding a female of under 5lbs is not recommended, and if she is pregnant and weighs 4lbs one once now, what did she weigh prior to the breeding?

Whatever is the outcome I wish a healthy whelp, and should she not be pregnant please reconsider breeding this small bitch.

I do thank you for your concern. First of all, I would like to say I have raised 3 handsome boys and am financially stable. The vet advised that I spay Shelby since she has had 2 false pregnancy in the past, without being bred. I lost my 3 yr old gorgeous Brandi-bear this past spring due to liver shunt disease. Brandi was very abusive to Shelby towards the end of her illness, and I don't think Shelby would easily welcome another yorkie addition. Since I left the option open whether to breed Shelby or not, I decided Shelby would love and accept her own pups. I had an extensive physical taken, blood work included and she is very healthy. She is currently the same weight as before the breeding, since she did have a decrease in appetite. She probably lost, but her belly put on. I am fully prepared that if she runs into problems, I have a vet 5 mins. from my home on call. The vet was pleased that the stud is 1/4 size smaller than Shelby, and Shelby's genes are tiny as well. I do respect that she could still throw a large pup, but this is why my vet is involved. I appreciate your opinions. xo

Can you post a pic of her tummy..does she have a clear, sticky discharge.

I may sound rude here but here goes....you may be financially responsible for what may happen to your bitch and whelp if a c-section is required ect...but are you mentally prepared to lose the bitch and whelp because you bred her being a small bitch? Are you prepared for that? Also, being financially responsible to cover expenses doesn't mean you are emotionally repsonsible knowing one should NOT breed a bitch that size.

Good luck on a safe whelp.

Donna

I agree Donna. Just because one is capable of taking care of any unforseen issue that may arise financially, it does not justify taking the chance to begin with.

This is exactly why I have stopped coming to this section on a regular basis anymore. It really makes me sick to my stomach when I read about someone intentionally breeding a bitch that is too small. One may be one of a Fortune 500 Club but doesn't mean you know what your doing. And especially one that has already dealt with a Liver Shunt? And knowingly bred a 4 pound bitch? Just says irrepsonsiblity to me.

Donna

If she has had false pregnancies in the past she could be having another one. She is too small to have pups anyway. I think you should have her spayed and enjoy her as a pet

I looked on your profile and saw a pic of your sweet shelby. She's very cute but she looks wayyyyyyyy too tiny to breed. She's also way too old to have a first litter. Her well being should be considered before cuteness. I can see why you'd want another one just like her. Maybe you can contact the breeder you got her from and see if she has a pup like her for ya?

If she's not so friendly towards other dogs, she might not even be friendly to her own offspring when past the puppy stage.

Kimberly, I was not going to post again, but something keeps on drawing me back to post.

While I'm not sure,this seems to be your first litter of pups. Raising human children is akin but not truly like whelping a litter. The puppies are very very tiny when born.

I would like to suggest that maybe the breeder who supplied the stud, be asked to help you in this whelp. Yorky Mom's do need help, and should not be allowed to cut the umblicial cord on their own. There is just so much to know, making sure all the placentas come out. Recognizing labour distress.

At this point if you are confident she is indeed pregnant, you should have all your whelping supplies on hand. I also recommend that you stock your freezer with prepared dinners etc, so you and your family can be fed easily over the extremely busy first week.

Put your vet's number on speed dial. Make sure you keep your car gassed up in case of emergencies.

If I have read your posts on the two threads you have here, your vet has expressed twice to spay your girl. She has reportedly already had two false pregnancies, yet you say this is her first time being bred. You do really need to weigh heavily in your mind your vet's recommendations.

I hope for the best outcome here, for your girl. Please read up on all the stickies in the breeding section,if you have not already done so.