IsMy Yorkie Pregnant?
 

okay,so we got our yorkie, Pixie, about two and a half years ago, and we planned on breeding her, but some stuff came up and we decided that we werent going to anymore. well, we talked to the vet about fixning her, but just never really got around to actually doing it. now we're worried that she might be pregnant, but we're not sure, and definatley not sure how far along she would be if she was. We were keeping track of her periods, but she always licked herself so we could've not known that she had one in the first place. Here are her symptoms: nipples stick out and has white crusty stuff on the top, lazy and want to sleep and cuddle, no change in appetite really, maybe eating a little bit less, swollen...down there, wet and clear discharge stuff, licking of ...down there.it is very possible she could be because our neighbors just got a pomeranian and she couldve easily went over there. if you have some expireince and can help me, that would be greatly appreciated!:thumbup: :)

I'm not bashing, but if I were in your shoes, I would schedule a spay tomorrow first thing.

I suggest a visit to the vet is in order; if you weren't planning on breeding her, and you think she might be pregnant, you can't be sure who the "sire" is, be it that pomeranian, or a passing by Irish wolfhound. She can be spayed now, and should be so that you don't have to worry in the future about any more mishaps. Whelping puppies is not something you undertake on a whimsy. At real risk is the life of Pixie. Don't take the chance, spay her now.

First and foremost -- Immediately take her to the vet and have her examined. If the vet thinks she is pregnant and far enough along, pls have her xrayed. Then you can tell how many, and get an idea about how far along she might be. A very detailed visit needs to happen -- you need to make a quick decision about whether to continue if there is a pregnancy, depending upon what the vet thinks the pregnancy time frame is.

I am guessing that she has been with other dogs or you would not be thinking pregnant. Is it just one? Many? Has she been allowed to run loose? It would be nice if you knew the potential father. The vet will ask too. Since yorkies are small, they should never be bred with larger dogs. How large she is will be a CRUCIAL factor in whether or not she should be allowed to carry the dogs til full term.

I don't know your specific feelings on this, but I always feel like you take care of the momma. If she is under 5 pounds or has bred with a large dog, then it might be necessary to terminate the pregnancy to save her life. Whelping large puppies could kill her. Up to you and the vet to make that call. An immediate spay may be the kindest thing you could ever do for her.

I am sure you know that it is not a good idea to breed just any dog. Since this was an accident, perhaps you had that in mind when you decided you did not want to breed her. Only females between 5-7 pounds, vet checked for bone structure, exepert checked for conformation to ensure she is close in all aspects of breed standard, and testing is done to ensure she is not going to be passing on genetic problems or has any STDs. In addition a check through their history (previous generations) to make sure temperment or genetic problems are not being seen. The male should also be held to these high standards with the one difference of weight -- the male should be smaller than the female. Since all of this has not been done, it might help you weigh a decision if termination is needing to be thought over for the mother's safety.

Keep in mind too that even when all of these things are done, pregnancy for our small breed is still VERY RISKY! I lost a momma dog, after thinking I was well prepared in all aspects. They can just go bad so very quickly. It is important to be well schooled, read everything you can get your hands on. But more importantly, have a seasoned Yorkie breeder that will mentor you through the whole experience. If possible, have them come when birthing is imminent. If she is pregnant and you and the vet think it best to go ahead with the litter, you have a lot of research to do inthe next couple months. If you do it, pls do it right and be prepared. They really do take more consideration than the average dog.

That is all for now. Once you have gone to the vet, confirmed pregnancy and know about how far along she is, pls write again and more specific guidance can be given.

I have to agree with what the others have stated--have an emergency spay done ASAP.

I agree with the others. If you have to ask if she is pregnant, then you are no where near to being prepared for a whelping in a few weeks.

Hopefully she is just in heat. Leaving an unspayed female unguarded is just asking for trouble. Do yourself and your dog a big favor and have her spayed.

Breeding is not a venture that should be entered into lightly. It takes education and preparation beforehand.

The symptoms as you describe them sound more like a dog in heat rather than pregnant. The heat cycle lasts about 3 weeks, with the first week having a bloody discharge....turning clear as they go into the second week (the most fertile time typically), and then a week of them going out of heat. Do not assume she is 'safe' during any of these phases as some can conceive early and some later in the cycle. She should be closely supervised throughout her cycle and not allowed to be around any male. It only takes a few seconds for a tie to occur.

In any case, a vet visit is in order. I agree with the others that breeding Yorkies is not a casual undertaking and you certainly put your girl's life at risk. That is under the best of circumstances. Allowing a girl in heat to roam and be possibly impregnated by who knows what is downright dangerous.

Having your girl spayed promptly would be the only practical advice I could give. Many vets will not spay during a heat due to the increased blood loss, but she could certainly be spayed shortly after.

From your post, it's possible she could have already been with a male, but don't add to the situation by letting her loose at all any more. Keep her safely away from any males and see your vet, tell him/her the situation and discuss having her spayed at the earliest possible time.