Sadie's Pregnant

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by Donnainohio63

She is 32 days today. I have tried everything but the cottage cheese and she does like eggs so I will try that to. I am just so worried about her and I am taking her to the vet in the am.

How is this possible? you said they tied on the 28th of Jan? It's the 24th of Feb?

[Furbaby Friend]

There is such a thing as a spay during pregnancy. I'm not sure on the time frame, but it can be done. I believe there are posts regarding it here on YT.

[Donnainohio63]

My vet has been practicing since 1968. He is one of the best vets I have ever known. I did call him and ask him why he gave her calcium and he said because she is so young.I also asked him about the calcium hurting her and he said it can prolong contractions and that if I was not comfortable giving it to her then I could stop. When I first took her to him I asked him about spaying her and he asked me why I would want to do that. I thought it was better for her but he informed me that it is risky so I decided against it. Am I prepared to take care of the puppies? I have a sister who is a surgical nurse who will be staying with me for awhile when Sadie goes into labor. I have puppy formula, bottles, blankets, pads, a whelping box , emergency vet and hospital numbers and all the love my little girl needs. So yes, I think I am very prepared. If I have to feed them every two hours then I will do that to. I have raised 7 skin kids I think I can handle some puppies. Did I want Sadie to get pregnant, NO, but whats done is done so now all I can do is be there for her and help her and the babies along. I come here for advise on things I am not sure of and I go to the vet if it is an emergency. All in all I think we are ok. Thank you all for the advice, she loves cottage cheese.

[babbsiam44]

I thought calcium during pregnancy was not a good thing. I thought it was to be given after the whelp( I could be wrong, maybe someone here can and will correct me). Have you put her on a quality puppy food, or is she still on one considering her age? When Elsa was pregnant I switched her to a puppy formula.

[Deuce]

All surgeries are risky, giving birth to puppies at 10 months old is risky...in your situation you have to decide which risk you are willing to take. Just because a vet has been practicing for 40+ years doesn't make him that much better than a vet that is fresh out of college. There are all kinds of new procedures that he may not be up to date on, esp. if he hasn't continued his education throughout his career. Why not talk to a couple other vets, I'm sure there are more in your area that can provide additional advice.

[babbsiam44]

Originally Posted by Deuce

All surgeries are risky, giving birth to puppies at 10 months old is risky...in your situation you have to decide which risk you are willing to take. Just because a vet has been practicing for 40+ years doesn't make him that much better than a vet that is fresh out of college. There are all kinds of new procedures that he may not be up to date on, esp. if he hasn't continued his education throughout his career. Why not talk to a couple other vets, I'm sure there are more in your area that can provide additional advice.

Agree whole heartedly!! I think she wants to maintain the pregnancy. She said she is capable of handling what may come her way. What we need to do is pray for this little one.

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by babbsiam44

Agree whole heartedly!! I think she wants to maintain the pregnancy. She said she is capable of handling what may come her way. What we need to do is pray for this little one.

She maybe prepared, but what about Sadie. This is like a 10 year old girl getting pregnant, is it better to let her have the baby or opt for the other option. Neither option looks good, but you have to think of quality of life, and survival rates. Not to mention, a little girl doesn't have that "maternal instinct" yet...
Oh well, I've given my opinions and I pray that Sadie does well and everything goes smoothly, and everyone is happy in the end. Good luck with the long road ahead.

[Donnainohio63]

Originally Posted by Deuce

All surgeries are risky, giving birth to puppies at 10 months old is risky...in your situation you have to decide which risk you are willing to take. Just because a vet has been practicing for 40+ years doesn't make him that much better than a vet that is fresh out of college. There are all kinds of new procedures that he may not be up to date on, esp. if he hasn't continued his education throughout his career. Why not talk to a couple other vets, I'm sure there are more in your area that can provide additional advice.

When this all first started I had a female vet. She said the exact same things that this vet is saying. I have seen three different vets now and I like this man. He is caring and says he will be there if complications arise, no matter what. I asked him, in a jokingly way, what if you are out of town? He says to me, I will come to you if you need me I promise. Granted , he does cost a little more than the other two but I like the way he is with her.

[Donnainohio63]

Originally Posted by Deuce

She maybe prepared, but what about Sadie. This is like a 10 year old girl getting pregnant, is it better to let her have the baby or opt for the other option. Neither option looks good, but you have to think of quality of life, and survival rates. Not to mention, a little girl doesn't have that "maternal instinct" yet...
Oh well, I've given my opinions and I pray that Sadie does well and everything goes smoothly, and everyone is happy in the end. Good luck with the long road ahead.

I understand where you are coming from and I am doing all that I can for my baby girl. If she does not have the maternal instinct, which I highly doubt because she is already nesting and hiding things and spending time in her whelping box, then I will do what needs to be done to make sure these Sadie and the puppies are ok. Like DH says, she has better health care than we do. It was not my intention for her to have puppies and I am upset about it but like I said, what done is done so we are moving ahead with this pregnancy with caution and a great vet. Just to let everyone know Scooter goes for his neutering next tues so this will never happen again. If Sadie would not have went into heat two days prior to her spay appointment this would not have happened either. I truly appreciate everyone's advice and help and I thank you for all the good wishes.

[babbsiam44]

Originally Posted by Donnainohio63

I understand where you are coming from and I am doing all that I can for my baby girl. If she does not have the maternal instinct, which I highly doubt because she is already nesting and hiding things and spending time in her whelping box, then I will do what needs to be done to make sure these Sadie and the puppies are ok. Like DH says, she has better health care than we do. It was not my intention for her to have puppies and I am upset about it but like I said, what done is done so we are moving ahead with this pregnancy with caution and a great vet. Just to let everyone know Scooter goes for his neutering next tues so this will never happen again. If Sadie would not have went into heat two days prior to her spay appointment this would not have happened either. I truly appreciate everyone's advice and help and I thank you for all the good wishes.

You said prevously:

Hi all. Just wanted to let everyone know I am finally finished with the move, everything is in place and everything has a place. Sadie is finally out of heat and I am waiting two weeks then I will call the vet to see what are options are. I am wondering why Sadie has become so attached to me since she went into heat. She has to be right by my side at all time and when I am sitting here on the pc she is on my lap. She was never like this before she went into heat, she loved me but she was ok without me. Has this happened to anyone else? What can I do to make her feel more comfortable and not feel that she needs to be next to me at all times? I am a little worried about her and wondering what is going on with her.

The more you post the more I get confused! I am sorry. I wish poor, little, baby Sadie the best. I believe you intended for this pregnancy.

[Donnainohio63]

The more you post the more I get confused! I am sorry. I wish poor, little, baby Sadie the best. I believe you intended for this pregnancy.

Why would you believe that. This pregnancy, in No way, was intended. If I had wanted her to get pregnant why did I try so hard for her not to?
You do not know me so do not judge me. I am a very responsible pet owner, my fault was in trusting someone else and I learned my lesson.
My animals, all of them, are loved, cared for, vetted and spoiled. It upsets me to no end that you would post this. My babies get health care when I go without so do not judge, you do not know.

[Donnainohio63]

Originally Posted by babbsiam44

You said prevously:

Hi all. Just wanted to let everyone know I am finally finished with the move, everything is in place and everything has a place. Sadie is finally out of heat and I am waiting two weeks then I will call the vet to see what are options are. I am wondering why Sadie has become so attached to me since she went into heat. She has to be right by my side at all time and when I am sitting here on the pc she is on my lap. She was never like this before she went into heat, she loved me but she was ok without me. Has this happened to anyone else? What can I do to make her feel more comfortable and not feel that she needs to be next to me at all times? I am a little worried about her and wondering what is going on with her.

The more you post the more I get confused! I am sorry. I wish poor, little, baby Sadie the best. I believe you intended for this pregnancy.

What is to be confused about? read all of the post and you might see there is nothing confusing about them. I did call, went to , the vet, three of them to be exact so I am at a loss as to why you are so confused.

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by Donnainohio63

My vet has been practicing since 1968. He is one of the best vets I have ever known. I did call him and ask him why he gave her calcium and he said because she is so young.I also asked him about the calcium hurting her and he said it can prolong contractions and that if I was not comfortable giving it to her then I could stop. When I first took her to him I asked him about spaying her and he asked me why I would want to do that. I thought it was better for her but he informed me that it is risky so I decided against it. Am I prepared to take care of the puppies? I have a sister who is a surgical nurse who will be staying with me for awhile when Sadie goes into labor. I have puppy formula, bottles, blankets, pads, a whelping box , emergency vet and hospital numbers and all the love my little girl needs. So yes, I think I am very prepared. If I have to feed them every two hours then I will do that to. I have raised 7 skin kids I think I can handle some puppies. Did I want Sadie to get pregnant, NO, but whats done is done so now all I can do is be there for her and help her and the babies along. I come here for advise on things I am not sure of and I go to the vet if it is an emergency. All in all I think we are ok. Thank you all for the advice, she loves cottage cheese.

i think that your vet is possibly too old and outdated to understand all the new and better technology surrounding dogs and birth. i would certainly find a second "fresher" opinion if i were you.

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by Donnainohio63

What is to be confused about? read all of the post and you might see there is nothing confusing about them. I did call, went to , the vet, three of them to be exact so I am at a loss as to why you are so confused.

with all the tons of yorkie mom's coming onto this site for help with whelps and pregnant dogs both planned and unplanned you have to understand that for those of us that truely love the yorkie breed it is getting mighty frustrating and heartbreaking to keep having people with little to no experience in whelping and/or breeding doing it anyways. so whether you planned it or not doesn't matter to me. you didn't spay her and you allowed her to be around an unaltered male. it's totally your fault no matter how you look at it and now you must suffer the consequences of your actions and possibly have a hard time with your baby and her pups. i mean you could really lose her over this puppy. i would have personally spayed her when you first knew there was a CHANCE of her getting pregnant, but you chose not to and look where you are.

i wish you the best of luck and prayers for a safe and great whelp, but it does break my heart for your dog that she now has to suffer because her mom didn't protect her from this.

[babbsiam44]

First you said this:
Sadie is finally out of heat and I am waiting two weeks then I will call the vet to see what are options are.
Then you said this:
If Sadie would not have went into heat two days prior to her spay appointment this would not have happened either.

Was she in or out of heat? Contradictions in statements is what confuses me, or sets my mind a thinking... I am so stuck on this.

I am not trying to start an argument but I do believe you were not careful enough with Sadie and the male or you just wanted her to get pregnant.

Well, I do not know you but I do wish the best for Sadie and you. BTW, I hope your sister who is a surgical nurse can do all for her, if the need arises. Does she nurse humans or dogs?