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11-07-2009, 09:34 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fresno, CA
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| Tiny Puppy We had our first litter of Yorkie Pups last night. We were expecting 3 and were very surprised when a 4th little puppy came. He was as big as his brother's and sister's but his features were much less developed and he was gasping for air from the beginning. We did everything we could think of and were very upset when the on-call vet was not answering (needless to say we are looking at new vet's in the area). We ended up losing him after about an hour of myself and momma dog trying to keep him breathing. I would appreciate any recommendations of what to try if this is to happen again in future litters. Thanks for any help. |
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11-07-2009, 12:26 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas
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| I am so sorry for the loss of your little one. Sometimes no matter how hard we try some of these babies will not make it. The most important thing is to get the fluids out of the nose. You can suction them out. Also, there is a swinging method that will help get the fluids out. The pup may have got too much fluid in its lungs or like you said, it was just not developed enough and in that case there was probably not much you could do. We always have Nutri-drops on hand when our pups are delivered and if we have a pup that is struggling we give them 1 drop. Sometimes that will really help. I do pray your momma and babies do well. |
11-07-2009, 12:39 PM | #3 | |
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11-08-2009, 10:41 AM | #4 |
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| RIP little one. I went thru the same thing with our first litter, it is heartbreaking and I still feel the pain when I think about it. So many questions and I still wonder sometimes if I could/would/should have done. That is where my faith comes into play, the good Lord must have needed your furbaby with him, that is just a thought.
__________________ May I be the person my furbabies think I am Sammy, Sophie, Isis', Fergus and and kitties Eddie and Fiona |
11-08-2009, 03:12 PM | #5 | |
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11-08-2009, 03:22 PM | #6 |
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| So sorry about your baby i am sure that you done everything that you could, sometimes it is just not meant to be.good luck with mom & babies
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11-08-2009, 08:30 PM | #7 |
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| I am so sorry that you lost a little one. I hope the rest of the litter and Mommy do well.
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