Kolsen | 06-05-2012 12:40 PM | Litter born yesterday! Question about round ball Mass I had a litter of 5 yorkies born yesterday! They are so cute and doing well. Three boys and two girls. I will have to post pictures soon.
After the 5th puppy, I was palpitating mommy's abdomen and noticed a mass, then I notice what appeared to be a head sticking up on her side. I was certain that their was a 6th puppy that didn't show up on the x-ray. My birthing assistant saw it also so I know I wasn't just tired and hallucinating. Mom was resting and didn't have any additional contractions for 3 hours so I decided to take her to the vet to have her checked, thinking she may be tired and unable to deliver the last pup. The vet did an x-ray, vaginal exam and said she was finished delivering that it must of been a placenta. He gave her a shot of oxytocin and sent us home.
Has this ever happened to someone? It clearly looked like a head. I have been watching her and looking for her to expel the last placenta and haven't seen it although I may have missed it if mommy was quick. I suppose thinking about this, a puppy would be in a placenta and most likely would be a lump not a ball form.
Thanks
Karen :aimeeyork |