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01-20-2014, 08:34 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cartersville,ga, USA
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| Question: my yorkie had litter of 6, 5 alive Hi My yorkie had her first litter of pups 11 days ago on January 9th. She had 6 pups but one was still born. We have 5 thriving pups now. The first week or so Nikki (my mom yorkie) wouldn't even leave the box to eat. I put her bowl inside to feed her. She has been in calcium and vitamins since dày one of delivery and has plenty of milk. She has been an awesome new mom cleaning, feeding, protecting her babies. My concern is the past couple days she has left the box more and more. Today she has even been laying out of the box quite a bit but does get back in ever so often and let's them nurse. She has 3 larger pups and 2 little runts. One girl and one boy runt. The girl is the smallest. Almost the entire time Nikki is out of the box the little girl yells. When I make her get back in to let her nurse most of the time she just crawls up on mommy's side and goes to sleep. So I don't think she's hungry. My questions are. Should Nikki be leaving the box laying other places this early? Also, why does the girl runt cry when she apparently isn't hungry? She has gained weight as well. Just concerned. |
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01-20-2014, 08:56 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: omaha,ne,usa
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| I have 5 living of 6 on jan. 6 birth. First I am not an expert but will help if I can. How are you keeping them warm? It may be that she is cold. I had one of my smaller boys crying yesterday and I had turned down the heat a bit. Because of moms comfort. So I moved everyone and put a heat lamp in with the pups. The crying has stopped. Mom is not likening to be infor too long at all. She has been spending quite a bit of time outside kennel. I have a humidifier and heat lamp. As you may know warmth is key for the pups and warmer than would be comfortable for you or mom. When mom stays in with pups the use her for warmth but as she wants time away you need to find a way to keep pups warm. At least that is my experience. Also I trimmed the pups nails yesterday hoping to help mom want to keep being motherly. Hope tho helps. If you want to talk send me a message. Hope all a goes well. |
01-20-2014, 09:28 PM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cartersville,ga, USA
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| Thank you. I did have a heating pad the first few days but removed it. I will try putting it back. Also can I use just a regular adjustable lamp? Don't have a heat lamp but can get one if its better. I'm afraid of the cord coming out of the box from the heating pad now that they are moving around more. |
01-20-2014, 09:35 PM | #4 |
2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member | I it a bit early for momma to be spending so much time away from her pups but nothing to be worried about. Just make sure that she has full access on her own to enter and leave as she pleases. If you do not already have a heat source I would get a heating pad to put under the bedding for added warmth. Normally the pups will pile up for warmth when needed but at this age it is crucial that they remain warm and without momma there to provide added heat they may be getting chilled.
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01-21-2014, 06:41 AM | #5 |
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01-21-2014, 07:50 AM | #6 | |
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01-21-2014, 11:55 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: omaha,ne,usa
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| I put my heating pad under the box. At first I put it under the box on one side. But I have to say the red incandescent heat lamp in a clamp fixture has been the best solution since mom not staying in. You will have to test the height by if pups stay in a pile or move off from each other. The reptile light at 75w seems good for my pups. Is your little girl doing any better? |
01-21-2014, 05:43 PM | #8 |
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| I did take the little one to the vet this morning. Not good, she isn't breathing normal and he said its probably some kind of internal birth defect that has caused her to be so small. He said there's not much we can do. She will probably just fade on away. She didn't eat all day but when I got home from work I managed to get a little formula in her with a syringe but she's much weaker this evening. Still cries some but not as loud. Breaks my heart but I have to try. |
01-21-2014, 05:51 PM | #9 |
2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member | Oh gosh Im sorry . . ! Do you think that if you hand feed her that there is any hope for this baby or does the vet think that with the birth defect that she is too sick to make it ?
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01-21-2014, 05:52 PM | #10 | |
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I had to physically attach my runt and make her nurse frequently (in between the others feeding) because she wasn't doing as well as they were. She's still smaller, but definitely thriving.
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01-21-2014, 06:03 PM | #11 |
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| You need a heat lamp or heating pad in with them for at least the first three weeks. They can't regulate their body temperature on their own
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01-21-2014, 06:30 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | Here's a link to a recipe that may help her thrive: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...er-remedy.html Good luck.
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01-21-2014, 07:35 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: omaha,ne,usa
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| I hope little girl is getting stronger. I had 5 living of 6 on the 6th of January also. Three of them were 3 oz, 1 was 3.2 and the biggest 3.5 oz. 3 girls and 2 boys. One of the little boys was crying and breathing with a little noise and a runny nose. As I said I put them under a heat lamp...but also humidifier. Then I got aged garlic juice and gave all and mom a drop and probiotic. Then I aspirated his nose then snuggled him in my bra to get him really warm. His breathing is normal now and no crying but still a bit of runny nose. I will give him more garlic tomorrow and probiotic. But he gained .6 ounce which was about his largest one day gain. So I agree to not give up on her, pray for her and give her lots of warmth and moisture in air so not to get dehydrated. Just what worked for me. It is not easy but don't give up. |
01-21-2014, 08:07 PM | #14 | |
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01-21-2014, 08:56 PM | #15 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: omaha,ne,usa
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| Omg I had no idea about garlic and dogs thank you so much I cannot believe that I gave them something that could hurt them...I use it as a natural antibiotic in my family....and I checked with regard to oregano oil ...and that was fine but I did not check regarding the garlic. My heart is in my throat....as I am so hoping they will not be harmed and thankful that I will never ever give anthing at all before checking. So grateful for being corrected. Thank you so much. I'm wanting to cry as hey have my heart and I cannot imagine ....ohhh thank you for posting to be sure no one follows that remedy with their dogs by reading my very bad idea. So grateful. |
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