New to Yorkies and Breeding (HELP!!!)

[msubbert]

I realize that I am asking advice from a group of individuals that are very passionate about their yorkies. I would just like to clarify my purpose of coming here is because of my concern for mine because I can't get with my vet until Monday. I was looking to hopefully understand what is happening with my baby and become more informed before I go to the vet.

When I first got her I was told she had just finished her cycle so there shouldn't have been any risk. Well, that was a mislead notion. However, the male I rescued had just had major surgery and had stitches practically all the way around his abdomen. It was not the time to get him fixed the vet wasn't sure he was going to make it yet. I let the two of them outside and returned a minute later to find them stuck together. Stitches, cone and all. We had only had her for a few hours. I immediately took her to the vet the next day. The vet said she would be ok, but never warned about genetic issues. I have done some reading since and have really been slammed on here.

As for them getting hooked up this time, I was at work and my 7 year old daughter found them that way. She shoudn't be in heat from everything I have read. I am now up to four times because I let them out this morning while I made a bowl of cereal. Found them linked again. Ugh! This is so not intentional.

I KNOW CONSENSUS IS GET THEM FIXED!

I just want to understand how this can be happening and if she will be ok until Monday when my vet is back in?

[MikaTallulah]

If she is eating, drinking, and behaving normally she should be fine til Monday

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by jencar98

If it's pyometra you're taking a big risk waiting until your vet is back in town. Is there not another vet you could see today, most are open Saturdays.

simple, concise, accurate.....please take heed.

[msubbert]

I will have to call around. Mine is only open mon-thur. This pyometra, can it make the other dogs this she is in heat when she really isn't?

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by msubbert

I realize that I am asking advice from a group of individuals that are very passionate about their yorkies. I would just like to clarify my purpose of coming here is because of my concern for mine because I can't get with my vet until Monday. I was looking to hopefully understand what is happening with my baby and become more informed before I go to the vet.

When I first got her I was told she had just finished her cycle so there shouldn't have been any risk. Well, that was a mislead notion. However, the male I rescued had just had major surgery and had stitches practically all the way around his abdomen. It was not the time to get him fixed the vet wasn't sure he was going to make it yet. I let the two of them outside and returned a minute later to find them stuck together. Stitches, cone and all. We had only had her for a few hours. I immediately took her to the vet the next day. The vet said she would be ok, but never warned about genetic issues. I have done some reading since and have really been slammed on here.

As for them getting hooked up this time, I was at work and my 7 year old daughter found them that way. She shoudn't be in heat from everything I have read. I am now up to four times because I let them out this morning while I made a bowl of cereal. Found them linked again. Ugh! This is so not intentional.

I KNOW CONSENSUS IS GET THEM FIXED!

I just want to understand how this can be happening and if she will be ok until Monday when my vet is back in?

She may have experienced a split heat where they come into heat, go out then come in again a short time later. There is also a possibility of a hormonal issue and she is repeatedly coming into heat. Under that circumstance she may not have ovulated so even if mated may not conceive. However, after the first time they tied, they should have been kept absolutely separate until she could be spayed, too late now.
I believe if you chat with your vet a spay now is possible. You have two rescues ie throw away dogs. You do not want to be breeding these as you have no idea about their background nor even if they are indeed purebred. I have seen Yorkie mixes that look like a Yorkie but if used for breeding you can get a real surprise in that whelping box. As an intact rescue you also have no idea of her potential for problems during pregnancy and during whelping.
If your family want a Yorkie, much less headache to go buy one or rescue one just don't breed the rescues. When the male had surgery I am surprised he was not neutered, most rescues have that done during whatever surgery is going on as it is such a simple procedure.

[msubbert]

The vet didn't want to save him at all because he didn't think he was going to make it. He didn't want to put any more into it than necessary. After the surgery we stopped going to that vet.

[horsnaround]

Personally I would call another vet and ask these questions. And then I would not even let them outside together. Put them in separate rooms. They will just keep tying otherwise. I know it may not be easy but the only solution. I can not answer your other questions but sure a vet could. And they would tell you if she needs to be seen or could wait till Monday.
And if the male is stitched up he could hurt himself badly trying to mate Not safe for either dog. Good luck and keep us posted .

[bjh]

Originally Posted by msubbert

Thanks for your kind response. Not everyone else has been. Do you think it is possible that she really is in heat? I am just worried and I can't go to the vet until Monday.

First of all....Welcome to YorkieTalk. Your female could have had a split heat or she have something else going on. Over the years I have known females that will allow a male to breed them even when they are not in heat. If she was just spotting it does not sound like she was having a normal heat What is the size of your male and female and has the female had puppies before? You also mentioned that you work. Raising a litter of pups is a huge responsibility and there are many things that can go wrong with the delivery and afterwards.

There should be no problem with waiting to see the vet on Monday as long as your female is eating okay and not running any temperature. I also recommend keeping your male and female completely apart. All things considered, I think the wisest decision would be to make arrangements to have her spayed asap. I wish you the best with your babies. Please keep us updated as to how they are doing.