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08-20-2013, 12:08 PM | #46 | |
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I'm not sure what you think anybody here should be doing for you. They told you about several resources for good information, but it is up to you to look it up, read, and study, they can't do that for you. Further, an online mentor just won't cut it. You need someone to be right there, physically, when your girl whelps. Perhaps your vet can recommend someone that is experienced in the whelping of toy breeds, and hopefully that person will have a litter on the way and you can participate and learn firsthand. There are so many things that can go wrong, and you need someone right there that is experienced enough to recognize if there is a problem. I would rather see an emergency spay in this situation, but if you are bound and determined to put Shy through this you've got a lot of work ahead of you. You need to start studying NOW. You need to find a local mentor NOW. You need to start putting aside emergency and/or c-section funds NOW. You need to completely clear your schedule for her due date NOW. You need to get serious about this, because this isn't all lollipops and rainbows, this could end up a tragedy and Shy and her pups are depending on YOU (not the people on this forum).
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08-20-2013, 12:11 PM | #47 |
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08-20-2013, 12:12 PM | #48 | |
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08-20-2013, 12:14 PM | #49 | |
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08-20-2013, 12:19 PM | #50 | |
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08-20-2013, 12:26 PM | #51 | |
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08-20-2013, 12:30 PM | #52 | |
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08-20-2013, 12:33 PM | #53 |
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| Let's see...You've been a member of this forum for a couple years & the only posts you've made have been asking for help. Well that is "NOT HELPFUL"!! Seems like you have expectations of members only helping you, & you won't accept other comments. You have not posted once in 2 years with any helpful advice or compliments for other members. Am I wrong? I do feel so badly for poor Shy. I hope you do what's best for her.
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08-20-2013, 12:35 PM | #54 | |
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I want to say hello and welcome to YT. I just want to let you know that this group is one of the more active dog forums. Our group is a large, passionate, group that has a lot of love for the Yorkie. Please understand, some have been here for years. We have seen people come in with various and some deadly issues that these poor Yorkies have gone through. We have seen puppies and even their mothers die in birth. We have experienced the result of untested ties, with many of hereditary issues. Many have purchased or even rescued pups that 2-3 years or more down the line that has had major issues. That is why we promote getting a pup from a reputable breeder and always spay and neuter. I am not here to bash you or put you down. We are here just to educate. Sometimes our emotions get the better and we get more passionate. Also understand that you need to find a mentor in your area. A reputable breeder that can help you. A lot of members here are not breeders or not in your area. Thanks
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08-20-2013, 12:41 PM | #55 | |
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08-20-2013, 12:43 PM | #56 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Here is what I feel. You think you should get offers of free help for whelping? Get real here! Would you ask an accountant for free tax advice or a lawyer? You and only you made this decision It is now your responsibility to do the best for your gal! As a breeder I will select those folks I want to mentor this is a huge responsibility. For the breeder and a longterm commitment There are. Quid pro quos. With mentoring. Not so much with whelping coaches. That is usually a pure financial contract
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08-20-2013, 01:42 PM | #57 |
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| I would advise you, STRICTLY for the safety of Shy, to get close and personal with your vet....hopefully, ytour vet has experience with small dogs, especially Yorkies, as small dogs/Yorkies have entirely different sets of complicated care issues. I advise you to get an ultra sound at 4 weeks following the breeding....hopefully, again, your vet is proficient at reading US, and can verify if your girl is pregnant. If she is NOT, I suggest you have her spayed. If she is, I would also suggest an emergency spay, but if you have an aversion to that, you will need to support this pregnancy with proper nutrition for your lady. I advise Royal Canin HT 42d, free fed until her 42nd day of pregnancy. I advise you to get on line and find the subbsequent formulas you need to feed her, thru whelping, and until the babies are weaned. I advise you to take this lady for an xray on day 58 of her pregnancy...that will clearly tell you how many babies she is carrying and you will be able to use calipers to measure heads and pelvic ring ratios. If it looks like Shy will not be able to pass these babies, make arrangerments for a c-section, BEFORE you get into trouble and it becomes an emergency. Then, I strongly suggest you either make arrangements with a knowledgable vet tech or a person you can contact that has extensive experience whelping Yorkies, to come when you call as Shy goes into labor. I would advise you to leave Shy with your vet in attendance, 24/7, so the vet will be present during the whelp. As a member of this forum for the length of time that you have been, I advise you to start thoroughly combing thru all the stickies in the breeder section and absorb everything you have not absorbed in the time you have already been a member, in the next two months....there are TONS of posts about supplies you will need, what you need to know to raise puppies, formulas, instructions on tube feedings, etc, etc, etc. NOW, go forth and invest YOUR time and effort and get a grasp on what is facing you and how to handle it.....and STOP responding that no one has done anything to help you! You have had many, many, many people take the time to try to direct you....you can NOT get this knowledge from us thru osmosis....get busy, your little lady is running out of time.................. Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 08-20-2013 at 01:44 PM. |
08-20-2013, 02:01 PM | #58 | |
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08-20-2013, 02:37 PM | #59 | |
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08-20-2013, 03:05 PM | #60 |
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| That is some solid advice from Yorkiemom1!! If it were me, I would definitely find a breeder/mentor in the area. Even if it's not a "yorkie" breeder, it's better than going through the whelping alone. I am wondering if it's possible to set up a c-section/spay at the same time?!? Not sure if a c-section is more stressful on the pups or the bitch if it's planned....but it may be an option to make sure there are no birthing complications and it will prevent further pregnancies. If the OP is going to go through and have the puppies and then spay her afterwards anyways, it would save her from the danger of having to go under anesthesia twice...maybe something to ask the vet about?!? I'd also urge the OP to talk to his roommate about neutering the little male...for a few reasons. Generally, neutered males make better pets because they don't have massive amounts of testosterone running through their body that cause them to misbehave...and also because there are more health risks when you leave a male in tact. ~~My friend just neutered his male that we adopted 2 weeks ago from the shelter and we are hoping he will stop getting friendly will pillows, peoples legs and everything else he finds attractive...and we are hoping he will settle down when he sees other dogs as well. I know to a lot of guys, it seems cruel...like you're taking their manhood away or something, but being neutered is truly better for the dog all around. |
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