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12-28-2007, 04:38 PM | #31 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | Porsche is going to be a first time mom. She is four years old and weighed about 4.5 lbs before pregnancy. Do you have any tips for now or for when whelping day arrives. She is due Jan. 14th. Needless to say I am very nervous since I've never assisted a whelping before. Help!
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12-28-2007, 04:59 PM | #32 |
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| I would have the vet x-ray her about 5 days before delivery date to see if she can pass the puppies or make an appointment for a c-section. 4.5 lbs is a little too small to breed and she may have some problems. That way you will know how many she will have also. good luck!!! |
12-28-2007, 06:57 PM | #33 | |
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good luck and keep us posted on this thread. pooh's mum | |
12-30-2007, 09:39 AM | #34 |
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| new pups hi! roxie is expecting pups mid january! here is some of the advice given to me as a "new mom": go for x-rays right before due date- estimate how many pups there are so you know when mom is done whelping. assist mom with pup cleaning if needed - some moms do it all, but others that are struggling may need help. Have warm water, wash cloths, digital scale, unwaxed dental floss (to tie umbilical cord) handy. do not let mom nurse until all pups are out. She may start closing up if she nurses too soon. have vet's number handy in case of emergency. visit vet next day for cleanup shot for mom and tail docking for pups. Some also like to remove dewclaws at this time. Doing any surgery later costs more. Send any other advice my way - we are sharing the same "new mom experience" - all help is welcome! |
01-03-2008, 02:33 PM | #35 | |
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01-03-2008, 02:37 PM | #36 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | Thank you so much for all your help. Everyone has been very supportive. I only ask these questions because my DH is griping about the expense. I want to have her x-rayed next week. I have to present some good arguments in favor of this. Thanks again...
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01-03-2008, 05:06 PM | #37 |
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| Someone posted not to allow the mother to nurse the pups while she is in whelp. Actually the puppies nursing will help her to contract. Which is a good thing. One great thing to have on hand is Calsorb, I use it only after she has delivered at least one pup. It will help to give her stronger contractions because they do tend to be weaker as time goes by. They say the Calsorb doesnt taste good and some dogs will vomit after having it so alot of people mix it with nutrical or pudding etc. I have not yet had one to vomit from it. Deana Prestigeous Yorkies |
01-04-2008, 06:54 PM | #38 | |
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01-13-2008, 06:58 AM | #39 | |
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01-13-2008, 10:37 AM | #40 |
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| nursing while whelping Thank you for the updated advice! Some people give wrong advice, and I do not want to risk the health of my girl or her pups! Let me know where I can purchase Calsorb quickly - she is due in a few days! Monday we go for x-rays. She is about 5 1/2 # now - I'm worried she hasn't gained enough weight. What is the avg. weight gain for a 5# yorkie during gestation? Does it depend on sire size, or just number of pups? I may have her fixed after, just in case. I don't want to lose my girl! Roxie and Sasha's mommy |
01-13-2008, 11:04 AM | #41 | |
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Some gain more than others and depending on the number of pups etc. Some will loose a lil bit in the beginning of the pregnancy so you also have to take that into consideration. You don't want them getting too fat either that can be a risk of big pups causing for a hard delivery. Let us know how she does. Deana Prestigeous Yorkies | |
02-26-2008, 12:37 PM | #42 | |
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03-23-2008, 04:05 PM | #43 | |
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| I WAS TOLD BY MY BREEDER THAT IT IS ACTUALLY HEALTHY FOR THE BITCHES TO HAVE A LITTER IN THE FIRST SEASON.. AND TO LET THEM BREED EVRY TIME.. IS THERE NEW INFORMATION OUT THERE ABOUT THIS SUBJECT. BECAUSE THE OLD SCHOOL WAYS SAY WAIT FOR 2 YEARS AND THEN LET THEM REST BETWEEN LITTERS AND NOT BREED EVERY TIME.. WHO KNOWS THE ANSWER???? Quote:
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03-23-2008, 05:54 PM | #44 | |
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03-23-2008, 07:38 PM | #45 | |
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