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Donnainohio63 · 02-19-2011, 09:35 PM

Since Sadie has been pregnant she does not want to eat in the morning. I have to make her eat and then she will only eat if I feed it to her with my hand. I called the vet and they want to see her on Monday just to be safe and make sure nothing is wrong. I am wondering if there is a certain food I can try that she might like. The vet says only puppy food but she wont eat it, we bought several different brands of food and she only likes the Iams chunk can food. I got her vitamins to but when I put them in the food , she knows and wont eat it. I also would like to know if it is normal for her to sleep a lot?

Ihave4Beauties · 02-20-2011, 05:58 AM

what type of regular adult food did you have her on? Have you tried that same brand but in the puppy form? I am feeding my little girl with Wellness puppy... I recommend Nutro Ultra as well, kind of expensive but very good Holistic food... try to add some cottage cheese or hard boiled egg into her food, maybe that can help her eat the actual kibble... I just had puppies yesterday, so all this is nice & fresh in my mind, Good luck with her & enjoy this time...

Sara1130 · 02-20-2011, 09:21 AM

Try mixing some of her regular food in with the puppy food. Mine stayed on regular food till after she had them and then went to puppy food. I also use the Wellness Puppy and she eats it right up. The main thing is to keep her eating. How far along is she?

Donnainohio63 · 02-20-2011, 12:17 PM

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.

YorkieRose · 02-21-2011, 05:41 PM

It is early...and her body is not requiring a lot of calories just yet...I would feed her what ever she will eat.
I crush puppy Bil Jac or puppy Eukanuba and roll it into a meat ball mixture of beef or ground chicken and veggies...feed by hand if need be..

Donnainohio63 · 02-21-2011, 08:25 PM

Oh believe me I have been feeding by hand and the vet says that is spoiling her, I told him then I guess she is spoiled lol. They did an x-ray but it was really to soon to see anything but he said he could feel a head so we know there is at least one puppy. She ate real good tonight and the vet gave me calcium pills for her and I added it to her food and she loved it so hopefully this will help.

Sara1130 · 02-21-2011, 08:48 PM

Glad to hear she is eating now. They can have times where they just don't eat too much for a few days and then make up for it the next. At least that is what Bella did.

Woogie Man · 02-21-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnainohio63

Oh believe me I have been feeding by hand and the vet says that is spoiling her, I told him then I guess she is spoiled lol. They did an x-ray but it was really to soon to see anything but he said he could feel a head so we know there is at least one puppy. She ate real good tonight and the vet gave me calcium pills for her and I added it to her food and she loved it so hopefully this will help.

Not sure what your vet is thinking. An x-ray is pretty much useless until about day 55 and a bitch should NOT get calcium supplements during pregnancy. Here's a little info on feeding and supplements.

"Never give your pregnant dog calcium supplements, for extra calcium may predispose your dog to uterine inertia, a condition that impairs contractions during delivery."

From this link... Caring for Your Pregnant Dog

"Don't give your dog vitamin or mineral supplements, especially calcium supplements, because these could cause a nutritional imbalance. For the first six weeks of the pregnancy, feed your dog her normal amount of food. Gradually increase the amount of food during the final three weeks of the pregnancy so your dog's caloric intake reaches 1.5 times its normal amount. You may need to offer several small meals during the last three weeks because your dog's uterus enlarges in late pregnancy, reducing the amount of food her stomach can hold."

From this link... http://www.hilltopanimalhospital.com/whelping3.htm

"Calcium is one supplement that deserves some special attention. Supplementing a pregnant dog is definitely not recommended. Giving calcium supplementation, especially late in pregnancy, has been linked to increasing the risk of eclampsia (low blood calcium) in nursing dogs. Excess calcium has also been linked to difficult deliveries, soft tissue calcium deposits in the puppies and certain joint abnormalities in the pups. For this reason, do not supplement your pregnant dog with calcium unless specifically instructed by your veterinarian."

From this link... Feeding the Pregnant Dog

I could go on and on with links recommending against using calcium supplements on a pregnant dog. Unless your vet has a specific reason (such as your girl having low blood calcium) you should not be using it at this time. It's not something you do 'just because'. Calcium is advised once the pups are born, however.

Donnainohio63 · 02-22-2011, 08:22 PM

Ok so should I stop the calcium? Maybe he had a reason for giving it to her. Now I am confused as much as I was if not more. Gonna call the vet tomorrow and ask him why he felt she needed calcium. Thank you for this information. This is why I come here to YT.

Belladonna1 · 02-23-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Woogie Man

Not sure what your vet is thinking. An x-ray is pretty much useless until about day 55 and a bitch should NOT get calcium supplements during pregnancy. Here's a little info on feeding and supplements.

"Never give your pregnant dog calcium supplements, for extra calcium may predispose your dog to uterine inertia, a condition that impairs contractions during delivery."

From this link... Caring for Your Pregnant Dog

"Don't give your dog vitamin or mineral supplements, especially calcium supplements, because these could cause a nutritional imbalance. For the first six weeks of the pregnancy, feed your dog her normal amount of food. Gradually increase the amount of food during the final three weeks of the pregnancy so your dog's caloric intake reaches 1.5 times its normal amount. You may need to offer several small meals during the last three weeks because your dog's uterus enlarges in late pregnancy, reducing the amount of food her stomach can hold."

From this link... http://www.hilltopanimalhospital.com/whelping3.htm

"Calcium is one supplement that deserves some special attention. Supplementing a pregnant dog is definitely not recommended. Giving calcium supplementation, especially late in pregnancy, has been linked to increasing the risk of eclampsia (low blood calcium) in nursing dogs. Excess calcium has also been linked to difficult deliveries, soft tissue calcium deposits in the puppies and certain joint abnormalities in the pups. For this reason, do not supplement your pregnant dog with calcium unless specifically instructed by your veterinarian."

From this link... Feeding the Pregnant Dog

I could go on and on with links recommending against using calcium supplements on a pregnant dog. Unless your vet has a specific reason (such as your girl having low blood calcium) you should not be using it at this time. It's not something you do 'just because'. Calcium is advised once the pups are born, however.

Totaly agree, Every thing Ive learned about whelping the number one rule for mom is no calcium supplements during, Its okay after to help with her milk supply, But during it could make her labor contractions week, Calcium in food is fine like cottage cheese,puppyfood, eggs, but not supplements, and xrays that soon uhm... Not sure what your vets doing!

babbsiam44 · 02-23-2011, 05:52 AM

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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.

On 2/4/2011 you wrote:
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.

My babies are spoiled

Did you mate her? Didn't you know that male got to her?

Deuce · 02-23-2011, 06:25 AM

As of 1-15:
"Life is so hectic right now. Sadie is in heat, Scooter is keeping me so busy. Someone suggested to me to have Scooter go to a friend or family members house until Sadie is out of heat. How would my baby boy feel then? He already thinks I hate him because he is not allowed around her, no walks with her. I do not trust anyone in my family to take care of my babies the way I would want them taken care of you see, my family looks at a dog and sees a dog, I see my family when I look at my dogs. I am packing up the house so that I can move next weekend on top of all of this. I think I am just worn out and I think this is only day 6 of her heat, how am I going to do this for 21 days? I am so tired because of the constant worry that he is going to get to her."

As of 1-28:
"She said Sadie and Scooter tied for about 10 minutes. Sadie is 10 months old and Scooter is only 6 months old. Sadie started her heat on the first of Jan. Sadie weighs 8 pounds and that is soaking wet. I am talking to the vet in the morning to see what she says. She told me she did not want to spay her because she was in heat and that in itself is dangerous. Thank you all so much for all the advice. I really feel so bad for my poor Sadie Mae"

From your posts it does sound like an accidental breeding (on your part, not sure about your trusted family member though) I would talk to your vet to see about getting her spayed now so she (a puppy) doesn't have to go through the pregnancy and birthing process. If you had no intentions of breeding her, I think it's still early enough that you can get her spayed with a small risk of complications. If your vet isn't confident enough to take on this spay, talk to other vets in your area. Find one that specializes in smaller breeds and see what they have to say. It's unlikely that your baby girl is even going to know what to do with puppies if she has them, are you really ready to step up and feed, clean, release their bowels, all the things momma dog does?
It doesn't sound like your vet has much experience with pregnant mothers, so I'd start looking for a new one to help you with your girls pregnancy if you choose to allow it to go through.

babbsiam44 · 02-23-2011, 06:33 AM

I guess I missed that post done 1/28. Sorry.

Poor little baby she is too young to be pregnant! I hope all turns out well.

TexasKat08 · 02-23-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

From your posts it does sound like an accidental breeding (on your part, not sure about your trusted family member though) I would talk to your vet to see about getting her spayed now so she (a puppy) doesn't have to go through the pregnancy and birthing process. If you had no intentions of breeding her, I think it's still early enough that you can get her spayed with a small risk of complications. If your vet isn't confident enough to take on this spay, talk to other vets in your area. Find one that specializes in smaller breeds and see what they have to say. It's unlikely that your baby girl is even going to know what to do with puppies if she has them, are you really ready to step up and feed, clean, release their bowels, all the things momma dog does?
It doesn't sound like your vet has much experience with pregnant mothers, so I'd start looking for a new one to help you with your girls pregnancy if you choose to allow it to go through.

Ugh, are you suggesting what it sounds like you are suggesting? Maybe I am ignorant, but is this really an option? Seems like she is several weeks into this pregnancy.

Deuce · 02-24-2011, 01:36 AM

If they tied on the 28th of Jan, that means she is about 4 weeks along...personally I think it's a better option than having a baby have babies of her own. Though, because I'm not a breeder or a vet I have no idea if this is a real option anymore...had she reacted quickly it shouldn't have even been a problem, but she has allowed this pregnancy to go on so long I'm not sure.

02-19-2011, 09:35 PM	#1
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	Sadie's Pregnant Since Sadie has been pregnant she does not want to eat in the morning. I have to make her eat and then she will only eat if I feed it to her with my hand. I called the vet and they want to see her on Monday just to be safe and make sure nothing is wrong. I am wondering if there is a certain food I can try that she might like. The vet says only puppy food but she wont eat it, we bought several different brands of food and she only likes the Iams chunk can food. I got her vitamins to but when I put them in the food , she knows and wont eat it. I also would like to know if it is normal for her to sleep a lot?

02-20-2011, 05:58 AM	#2
Ihave4Beauties Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 171	what type of regular adult food did you have her on? Have you tried that same brand but in the puppy form? I am feeding my little girl with Wellness puppy... I recommend Nutro Ultra as well, kind of expensive but very good Holistic food... try to add some cottage cheese or hard boiled egg into her food, maybe that can help her eat the actual kibble... I just had puppies yesterday, so all this is nice & fresh in my mind, Good luck with her & enjoy this time...

02-20-2011, 09:21 AM	#3
Sara1130 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 220	Try mixing some of her regular food in with the puppy food. Mine stayed on regular food till after she had them and then went to puppy food. I also use the Wellness Puppy and she eats it right up. The main thing is to keep her eating. How far along is she?

02-20-2011, 12:17 PM	#4
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	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.

02-21-2011, 05:41 PM	#5
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	It is early...and her body is not requiring a lot of calories just yet...I would feed her what ever she will eat. I crush puppy Bil Jac or puppy Eukanuba and roll it into a meat ball mixture of beef or ground chicken and veggies...feed by hand if need be..

02-21-2011, 08:25 PM	#6
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	Oh believe me I have been feeding by hand and the vet says that is spoiling her, I told him then I guess she is spoiled lol. They did an x-ray but it was really to soon to see anything but he said he could feel a head so we know there is at least one puppy. She ate real good tonight and the vet gave me calcium pills for her and I added it to her food and she loved it so hopefully this will help.

02-21-2011, 08:48 PM	#7
Sara1130 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 220	Glad to hear she is eating now. They can have times where they just don't eat too much for a few days and then make up for it the next. At least that is what Bella did.

02-22-2011, 08:22 PM	#9
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	Ok so should I stop the calcium? Maybe he had a reason for giving it to her. Now I am confused as much as I was if not more. Gonna call the vet tomorrow and ask him why he felt she needed calcium. Thank you for this information. This is why I come here to YT.

02-23-2011, 06:25 AM	#12
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	As of 1-15: "Life is so hectic right now. Sadie is in heat, Scooter is keeping me so busy. Someone suggested to me to have Scooter go to a friend or family members house until Sadie is out of heat. How would my baby boy feel then? He already thinks I hate him because he is not allowed around her, no walks with her. I do not trust anyone in my family to take care of my babies the way I would want them taken care of you see, my family looks at a dog and sees a dog, I see my family when I look at my dogs. I am packing up the house so that I can move next weekend on top of all of this. I think I am just worn out and I think this is only day 6 of her heat, how am I going to do this for 21 days? I am so tired because of the constant worry that he is going to get to her." As of 1-28: "She said Sadie and Scooter tied for about 10 minutes. Sadie is 10 months old and Scooter is only 6 months old. Sadie started her heat on the first of Jan. Sadie weighs 8 pounds and that is soaking wet. I am talking to the vet in the morning to see what she says. She told me she did not want to spay her because she was in heat and that in itself is dangerous. Thank you all so much for all the advice. I really feel so bad for my poor Sadie Mae" From your posts it does sound like an accidental breeding (on your part, not sure about your trusted family member though) I would talk to your vet to see about getting her spayed now so she (a puppy) doesn't have to go through the pregnancy and birthing process. If you had no intentions of breeding her, I think it's still early enough that you can get her spayed with a small risk of complications. If your vet isn't confident enough to take on this spay, talk to other vets in your area. Find one that specializes in smaller breeds and see what they have to say. It's unlikely that your baby girl is even going to know what to do with puppies if she has them, are you really ready to step up and feed, clean, release their bowels, all the things momma dog does? It doesn't sound like your vet has much experience with pregnant mothers, so I'd start looking for a new one to help you with your girls pregnancy if you choose to allow it to go through.

02-23-2011, 06:33 AM	#13
babbsiam44 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,132	I guess I missed that post done 1/28. Sorry. Poor little baby she is too young to be pregnant! I hope all turns out well.

02-24-2011, 01:36 AM	#15
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	If they tied on the 28th of Jan, that means she is about 4 weeks along...personally I think it's a better option than having a baby have babies of her own. Though, because I'm not a breeder or a vet I have no idea if this is a real option anymore...had she reacted quickly it shouldn't have even been a problem, but she has allowed this pregnancy to go on so long I'm not sure.