Induction??

[elizabethabrb]

Hi there I have a 1 and 1/2 year old male Yorkie who weighs 3 lbs( he is the daddy) and a 2 year old Silky Terrier who weighed 8 pounds before pregnancy and who is 59 days pregnant. She has done very well through the entire pregnancy. We have had 2 ultrasounds done and so far we think there are 3 little fur babies coming. She will go for her x-ray tomorrow at 11:15. My question due to some unforeseen circumstances I will be working a lot these next 2 weeks and only have today and tomorrow off. When I called the vet to confirm her appointment in the morning we were talking and she suggested we induce her so that way I can be there. The down fall is she said that it carries a higher chance that she may need a c- section. I am a dog groomer so if worse comes to worse i could take her with me to work then leave early if I she goes into labor. I just really don't feel like induction seems wise. I was wondering if anyone has ever run into a problem like this and what was your decision. Also her temp dipped to 98.42 today and has had a light clear slimy discharge for the last 2 days but besides that she isn't showing any other signs of labor coming on. No nesting, panting, shaking ect.....

[LunasMomma]

I'm not a breeder, but induction sounds awfully risky and unnecessary to me Follow your gut on this one, I think

Good luck with the whelp and the babies, hope all are healthy and happy

[elizabethabrb]

Thank you I feel like it is risky and unnecessary almost like they are just trying to make an extra buck. I have decided not to do I will wait and figure it out so I can be there for her. She is my baby and I will do anything to make sure this goes as smooth as it can. Can't wait for her fur babies to get here.

[bellemarie]

induction does sound ridiculously unnecessary- and it was your vet who suggested it with no medical; need?
i take it whoever will be watching them while you work has less whelping experience than yourself?
id say taking her with you until she whelps, or leaving her at the vets (or mentors? was this an accidental litter of deliberate?) just in case would probably be the safest bets!

one of my girls never showed signs, and her waters broke less than 1/2 a second before the 1st pup- and we never were able to notice her plug either because she cleaned soo much! so the only way to know when shes gonna go is following 24/7... its ok, you can catch up on all the sleep in only 3 short months!

[Micah my love]

Originally Posted by elizabethabrb

Thank you I feel like it is risky and unnecessary almost like they are just trying to make an extra buck. I have decided not to do I will wait and figure it out so I can be there for her. She is my baby and I will do anything to make sure this goes as smooth as it can. Can't wait for her fur babies to get here.

Unless she is overdue i would leave her alone, the babies may need the extra time to become stronger..

[smartpuppiepets]

Originally Posted by elizabethabrb

Hi there I have a 1 and 1/2 year old male Yorkie who weighs 3 lbs( he is the daddy) and a 2 year old Silky Terrier who weighed 8 pounds before pregnancy and who is 59 days pregnant. She has done very well through the entire pregnancy. We have had 2 ultrasounds done and so far we think there are 3 little fur babies coming. She will go for her x-ray tomorrow at 11:15. My question due to some unforeseen circumstances I will be working a lot these next 2 weeks and only have today and tomorrow off. When I called the vet to confirm her appointment in the morning we were talking and she suggested we induce her so that way I can be there. The down fall is she said that it carries a higher chance that she may need a c- section. I am a dog groomer so if worse comes to worse i could take her with me to work then leave early if I she goes into labor. I just really don't feel like induction seems wise. I was wondering if anyone has ever run into a problem like this and what was your decision. Also her temp dipped to 98.42 today and has had a light clear slimy discharge for the last 2 days but besides that she isn't showing any other signs of labor coming on. No nesting, panting, shaking etc.....

Well, it seems like you have a better plan than the vet proposal. If I was in a situation that i really could not wait ( I mean REALLY could not) i would go straight to a planned c-section instead of induction. Too many reasons. But anyways one would need to be near for the after care of a surgery .
Also, think that a female in labor needs her peace and quiet, otherwise she may delay labor, hold in the puppies and need a C-section anyway, you say you can take her with you, but are you planning on having her on a safe, quiet place without any disturbances? When i have a whelping mom i do not even allow visitors... not worthy ... i keep it quiet as my girls like it.
Good luck in your delivery ! Hoping all goes very smooth !
XOXO

[carmen in nj]

I am a silky terrier breeder and my suggestion to you is PLEASE DON'T induce, my mentor lost a bitch by been induced. I rather schedule a C-section, that induce a bitch... Best of luck with your silkshire litter.
hugs,

[tegamom1]

I would not induce either but also I would not have bread a Yorkie to a Silkie.

[Bitsy]

Originally Posted by elizabethabrb

Thank you I feel like it is risky and unnecessary almost like they are just trying to make an extra buck. I have decided not to do I will wait and figure it out so I can be there for her. She is my baby and I will do anything to make sure this goes as smooth as it can. Can't wait for her fur babies to get here.

I think you've made a good decision.

[elizabethabrb]

Thanks for all your replies I have decided to not induce we went for her x ray and she has 3 pups coming I am very excited. I was thinking that last night would have been the night but i was wrong Her temp dipped from day 57- 101 in the AM and 100.4 in the Pm. Day 58-99.8 Am and 99.4 PM. Day 59 98.4 AM and 99.96 PM. Now today she is back at 100.4. So I guess it is still a waiting game. No other signs of labor so far. She is not nesting, Still eating. She has some slight clear stringy sticky mucus for a couple days now ( which the vet reassured me is fine ). She did however start cleaning herself more than usually yesterday. I have always taken her to work with me from the moment I got her. She loves coming with me. I don't think it would be that stressfull but i have a break room in the back that is just for us groomers that i could set her up in to make her more comfortable. Then at any point I think she is in labor I will take her home. She also LOVES car rides :P It is her favorite thing so that is nothing to worry about. I am sorry if some people think I should have not bred her with a yorkie but it was my desision and I will live with it not you. There is nothing wrong with Silky Yorkies actually you get the best of both worlds I think so at least. Any way again think you all for comments and I look forward to seeing many more. I will let you all know the moment they are here and post pics soon Thanks again

[carmen in nj]

it sounds like she will go anytime now, she is loosing her mucus plug, also by experience,have everything ready, she must likely to go in the middle of the night, so please be vigilant. I think my main silky girl is pregnant again and I am already getting ready.
again best of luck..
hugs,

[elizabethabrb]

[QUOTE=bellemarie;3758878]induction does sound ridiculously unnecessary- and it was your vet who suggested it with no medical; need?
i take it whoever will be watching them while you work has less whelping experience than yourself?
id say taking her with you until she whelps, or leaving her at the vets (or mentors? was this an accidental litter of deliberate?) just in case would probably be the safest bets!

one of my girls never showed signs, and her waters broke less than 1/2 a second before the 1st pup- and we never were able to notice her plug either because she cleaned soo much! so the only way to know when shes gonna go is following 24/7... its ok, you can catch up on all the sleep in only 3 short months! Yes it was the vet because she knew that I was having some issues at work and I had planned on taking a week off around her due date so I would be there. Yes I have a breeding Mentor but we also work together so he will not be able to be there. ( my boss changed her mind and has decided to not let me take my PTO time off around the holiday season even though when I was getting ready to breed her she was ok with it. Yes I should have got it in writing but I guess I learn the hard way this time. My sister has some whelping experience but not enough for my taste. Plus she has medical problems and wouldn't be able to drive to my house if need be. I have 3 boys and I have set it up with there grandma that when she goes into labor they can stay all night there so it will be calm here. Since they can be very loud Also I sent Oliver (dad) of the pups to stay with my Ex husband for a couple of weeks so not to bother the mom to be. She already follows me everywhere she has since the beginning of the pregnancy so she will have no problem coming with mom she loves it. Thanks thought the details might clear up any questions you had thanks for the advice I welcome it all

[elizabethabrb]

Originally Posted by tegamom1

I would not induce either but also I would not have bread a Yorkie to a Silkie.

Why not????

[Micah my love]

Originally Posted by elizabethabrb

Thanks for all your replies I have decided to not induce we went for her x ray and she has 3 pups coming I am very excited. I was thinking that last night would have been the night but i was wrong Her temp dipped from day 57- 101 in the AM and 100.4 in the Pm. Day 58-99.8 Am and 99.4 PM. Day 59 98.4 AM and 99.96 PM. Now today she is back at 100.4. So I guess it is still a waiting game. No other signs of labor so far. She is not nesting, Still eating. She has some slight clear stringy sticky mucus for a couple days now ( which the vet reassured me is fine ). She did however start cleaning herself more than usually yesterday. I have always taken her to work with me from the moment I got her. She loves coming with me. I don't think it would be that stressfull but i have a break room in the back that is just for us groomers that i could set her up in to make her more comfortable. Then at any point I think she is in labor I will take her home. She also LOVES car rides :P It is her favorite thing so that is nothing to worry about. I am sorry if some people think I should have not bred her with a yorkie but it was my desision and I will live with it not you. There is nothing wrong with Silky Yorkies actually you get the best of both worlds I think so at least. Any way again think you all for comments and I look forward to seeing many more. I will let you all know the moment they are here and post pics soon Thanks again

Sounds like her time is getting close and you have done everything that you can do for her and that is all anyone can do...goodluck with the delivery will be watch for update

[bellemarie]

Originally Posted by elizabethabrb

Why not????

If you look at tegamom1s avatar... Has (absolutely stunning!) show dogs, so therefor wouldn't cross the two breeds.

That did clear a lot up . Is your mentor YT or ST? (sorry, just being nosey now)
Carman- whelpwise they are both similar aren't they?

Sounds like you have everything covered! 3 is a nice number of pups- I've had mostly big litters (6&7) and my kuki then had 3 (one being my avatar) and oh it was a breeze in comparison- and your girl is a fair size on top! There will be some size difference in the pups I imagine; none of your homes are looking a specific size are they!?