Originally Posted by JuliannaB (Post 4321353)

Wow! Through this thread I have learned some about breeding Yorkies. I am thankful for that, and should mention that it was never a thought of mine to breed my Bailey... and it sounds like it was a good thought. I certainly would have done my homework if I chose a different path though. Knowing I didn't want to breed mine, I got him fixed as soon as was possible. I can read the frustration to be on both sides of this particular thread:( I would like to believe that all responses here were done in good faith and, however they were written, with great love and compassion for Yorkies. In the end I just wish the best for Shy and her possible future pups. Cheers!

Originally Posted by jaydoubledub (Post 4321523)

I will probably take them to be docked tomorrow sometime. And thank you for the concern. It really does hit me every time I think of it. I don't think I could ever be a regular breeder. If I were to lose another one or have regular encounters of losing newborn puppies it would probably just drive me insane.

Originally Posted by bjh (Post 4321226)

I am sorry the little one did not make it. Yes, sometimes newborns will die for a variety of reasons. If she had a cleft palate she would not have been getting the nutrition she needs. That is why is it so important to know soon after the pups are born if they are all able to latch on tightly. Also that is why you monitor their weight gain.

I will also say something that I have been quiet about but I feel that it needs to be said. After seeing the pictures of the momma whelping the puppies I was shocked that you just let the momma do everything. I don't believe in just letting the momma rely on her natural instincts. By letting the momma cut the cords you are risking the lives of the babies because sometimes a momma will cut the cord to short and expose the insides of the pups. Sometimes the momma will chew off a foot while cutting the cords. Also by letting the puppy lie there in the sack the puppy could have been inhaling fluids into it's lungs. The first pup could of been in the birth canal too long. Instead of calling ER you should of been working the puppy out of the birth canal, breaking the sack and getting the fluids out of her lungs. I am not saying this to be harsh but just so you will know that if you whelp another litter it is recommended that you be more hands on and don't be just a spectator.

For now it is very important that the momma eats lots of food. What have you been feeding her prior to her having puppies? You need to try to keep her on her basic diet but you can add some canned puppy food (I prefer Pedigree canned puppy food mixed with Pedigree Healthy Digestion). You can scramble her some eggs. You probably will need to hand feed her for awhile. Keep a close eye on the momma's teats. If they start getting hard and red then that is a sign she is getting mastitis and she would need to go to the vets.

Originally Posted by jaydoubledub (Post 4321523)

I will probably take them to be docked tomorrow sometime. And thank you for the concern. It really does hit me every time I think of it. I don't think I could ever be a regular breeder. If I were to lose another one or have regular encounters of losing newborn puppies it would probably just drive me insane.