pregnant yorkie How much weight should I expect my pregnant yorkie to gain. She started out at 6 lbs 7 oz. I think that she is already over 7 lbs and she isn't quite 2 weeks. Is this too much weight gain? What weight should we be looking for? I plan on having x-rays done when she is further along. |
my little girl weighed 4.5lbs and topped the scale at 7.5lbs when she gave birth...amazing with 4 puppies an xray will not show anything until about 50+ days, you can have an ultra sound for about $110.00 which will show sooner.. your going to have one big momma I hope you bred you to a much small male...if she is over 7 lbs she is already over breed standard. good luck and congrats... |
Pregnant Mitzy Thank you for your input. I just was afraid that she was gaining too fast. My they do put it on fast. I think that I will just make sure that she is getting more walks and exercise. The male was about 2 1/2 lbs, so hoping that all will go well. We unfortunately don't have a place to get an ultrasound done here. I have checked with both vets. What is standard weight for our little yorkies? Polly |
Yorkie AKC standard is not to exceed 7lbs. Did I read on another thread your little girl is almost 7 years old? If so please don't breed her again she is a 50 year old dog :( therefore far too old for birthing, be very careful, if not you could lose her. Do you have her eating puppy food? if not you need to do this right away, this will help ensure that she gets the appropriate nutritional requirements of an expectant and nursing mother. besure and give her suppliments at least 2 weeks prior to birthing all the way through weaning. Pettabs or Nu-Vet work well, then include goats milk, cottage cheese or yogart daily while nursing. DO NOT USE cow milk dogs are lactose intolerant. Some older dogs will suffer milk failure or insufficient milk before their puppies are weaned also at high risk is eclampsia. These dogs need to be taken directly to a veterinarian and the puppies must be bottle supplemented or raised by hand. Eclampsia (or milk fever) occurs in lactating bitches and is caused by a drain of calcium from the system. The onset is very sudden and symptoms include staggering, un-coordinated movements that can lead to total collapse and loss of consciousness. A bitch suffering from eclampsia must have calcium administered intravenously immediately or she will die. hope this helps |
pregnant female Thank you Kimberly for the information. You know we had Mitzy in to the vet before we bred her and she said that she should be fine to breed. We wouldn't have done this if she would have advised otherwise. Of course now I am a little worried after reading these forums. I really appreciate all the information that you all have given. So do you think that it is ok to go ahead and start the puppy food, like Eukabana? She is quite a fussy eater, I have to mix a little wet food with her dried. She seems to sleep a lot but is soooo very sweet. Anything else that will help us is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Polly |
Yes hon start her on the puppy food and suppliments NOW. Start the goats milk, cottage or yogart about a week before or as soon as she whelps. Mix puppy food into her current diet for a few days and then only puppy food through weaning. When you have weaned the pups mix her (old) food back into the puppy food for a few days and then back to adult food. If you can get her off the canned food it would be a good idea...Dry food doesnt need to be supplimented and is better for their teeth. where in oregon are you? |
Pregnant We live in Cove, Oregon, about 15 miles from La Grande. I found your website and your puppies are adorable. Thank you again for all of the information. We only bred Mitzy as to have a pup out of her. I am sure that this is selfish but she has brought us such joy. We are not into the breeding business and have no desire to be. Mitzy has Champions on both sides and the little male does also. Your website has great information on it. Thank you again and we are open to any suggestions. Polly |
thank you for the sweet compliments about my babies, I am very proud of my litter:) http://members.cox.net/jrogan/puppybirth.html read and print off the above site...so much great information whelping pups... hope this helps if you have questions at all feel free to call my number is on my website... |
Breeding age Misty is 6 pounds and 5 years old and has never had a litter. We want to breed her one time before we get her spayed. Any advice would be helpful, the father is 3 pounds. |
This thread is 3 yrs old!! You should start a new thread:) |
Also, I could be wrong, but I think 5 yrs is too old to start having babies. |
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What is the consensus on Green Tripe. Is that good in small amounts for pregnant bitches? |
help 64 days pregnant my yorkie is at 64 days pregnant shes not real big maybe gained 2 pounds or a lil more she is starting to nest but she isnt lactating yet should i be worried yet? this is her first liter and the male is smaller than her what should i do? |
Have you taken her to the vet, if not, do so ASAP. Do you know an experienced breeder of small breed dogs that can help you with the whelping? There is so much you need to do to be ready, and a lot that can go wrong with small dogs in this circumstance. Many need help with the whelping, and you need to recognize the warning signs of these potential problems. Way too much to learn on an internet message board. I recommend either finding a very experienced breeder that is familiar with toy dogs, or letting your vet handle the delivery. If you are going to attempt it yourself, there is a long list of supplies you need to have on hand, so maybe one of the experienced breeders here (I'm not one of those) will come along and give you a list. You should probably give the list to someone else and send them to pick up the supplies, because at this point your girl shouldn't be left alone. In fact, be prepared to be with her 24/7 for the next few weeks. |
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