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Mardelin · 12-02-2007, 08:10 AM

Definately have them both altered......

mypreciouspups · 12-02-2007, 08:31 AM

Your best solution is this in my opinion..

You do not want to ever put your small female in harms way again if this is what I am hearing, have her spayed as soon as you can after babies.

You do not want your male to ever get with any other female due to his background with liver shunt, so have him also done.

I wish you all the best, keep us updated on how your sweetie does with delivery.

MyFairLacy · 12-02-2007, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenhenwood

I use pants on my female when she is in heat. It's always worked in the past but I took them off for a minute, he got to her and even though I caught them right away it was too late.

My vet said to let her have them naturally. Is that a good idea? I'm so worried. No expense is too high for me to keep her safe and healthy.

Should I have my female spayed or my male neutered? Nervous since Delilah's aunt hemorrhage and died.

I think you should have her x-rayed a week before you think she's due to see what size the puppies' heads are. If the vet thinks any appear to be too big to pass then he can schedule a c-section. If it looks like she has a chance of passing them herself, I'd try a natural delivery. Be sure to have your vet tell you what to watch for though so you'll know if you need to get her in for an emergency c-section...have your vet's number and make sure he's on call for you.

Have them both fixed. Complications are possible but not very common. I'm sure they'll both be fine. Just make sure your vet is familiar with spaying tiny dogs

BamaFan121s · 12-02-2007, 02:20 PM

Wow...many things come to mind initially about how this should have and could have been prevented and many other things that you are probably coming to realize now, but it's a bit too late for that now...

....so, most importantly, at this point you need to realize that the condition with your girl being prego, by a larger male, and being very small is that she IS at great risk with these 3 factors alone. Add to that your inexperience and you have a very serious siutation on your hands.

At this point I would suggest that you do whatever it takes to find an experienced breeder nearby who would be willing to help you out--one who will be likely to pick up and take note of danger signs more than the untrained eye. Have an x-ray/ultrasound done closer to her due date (around 50 days). This will give your vet a good indication if the pups appear to be too big to deliver naturally, or if a c-section is expected to be needed. If your vet is not well seasoned with this type of situation, find one who is. Find an emergency vet, have their number on hand and let them know in advance of your situation and that you may call on their services. Get the supplies you will need for her whelp ready now. Plan to be at home with her closer to her due date and do what you can to educate yourself on care for newborn puppies. You need to be aware of what some of the signs for health problems in young pups are--if you encounter one, you will have little time to act!

And most importantly, in the best interest of your female...have your girl spayed as that is the only foolproof way to ensure that her life will not be put at risk again...other options don't seem to have worked.

Good luck!

diggy4 · 12-02-2007, 02:34 PM

Good luck to you and your lil girl......You have recieved great advice in here from peeps that do lots of homework so I would follow the advice and all should work out for you. Sorry your so frantic and scared but I do not blame you...this is a very serious situation and you seem to be doing the right thing by educating yourself and not just listening to one vets opinions.

Yorkiekids · 12-02-2007, 03:57 PM

I hope everything works out for you.

jenhenwood · 12-02-2007, 05:17 PM

I appreciate all of thoughtful insight and will be updating everyone on further developments.

diggy4 · 12-02-2007, 07:14 PM

Yes please do! I will think of her often I am sure

jenhenwood · 12-31-2007, 06:35 AM

Delilah had one puppy a week before Christmas. It was breech and died during the delivery. As soon at the puppy starting coming out I could tell it was in the wrong position. We took her to our vet around the corner and he delivered the puppy but it was already too late. I gave Louis, my male, to my best friend since she didn't get a puppy. Both Delilah and Louis are doing great. The delivery didn't phase Delilah one bit just as the vet said. We got lucky. Thanks for all the support. Happy New Year.

Gingergirlsmom · 12-31-2007, 06:40 AM

I'm sorry about the puppy, but happy to hear that your girl is okay.

MorkieAZ · 12-31-2007, 06:49 AM

Sorry to hear that. Hard lesson learned, I hope other owners that have postponed spaying there little ones will read this thread.

BamaFan121s · 12-31-2007, 07:01 AM

I am very sorry to hear that, but very glad that mama is doing OK.

KobeKins · 01-03-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenhenwood

I use pants on my female when she is in heat. It's always worked in the past but I took them off for a minute, he got to her and even though I caught them right away it was too late.

My vet said to let her have them naturally. Is that a good idea? I'm so worried. No expense is too high for me to keep her safe and healthy.

Should I have my female spayed or my male neutered? Nervous since Delilah's aunt hemorrhage and died.

If you are going to have to un fixed male/female dogs in the house, this is bound to happen. You need to have both of them fixed to avoid this in the future.

You gave your male away permanently?

shashaxxx · 01-03-2008, 02:21 PM

hi and happy new year. been reading this thread and just wondered why you gave your boy away??you should be brave and get your girl spayed. i had been dreading getting bella spayed but she did really great.couldnt you get blood work done before getting her spayed.good luck and best wishes. p.s you should bring your boy back home

12-02-2007, 08:10 AM	#16
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	Definately have them both altered...... __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

12-02-2007, 02:34 PM	#20
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Good luck to you and your lil girl......You have recieved great advice in here from peeps that do lots of homework so I would follow the advice and all should work out for you. Sorry your so frantic and scared but I do not blame you...this is a very serious situation and you seem to be doing the right thing by educating yourself and not just listening to one vets opinions. __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

12-02-2007, 03:57 PM	#21
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I hope everything works out for you. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

12-02-2007, 05:17 PM	#22
jenhenwood Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: charlotte Posts: 11	Thank You I appreciate all of thoughtful insight and will be updating everyone on further developments. __________________ FOXY YORKIES

12-02-2007, 07:14 PM	#23
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Yes please do! I will think of her often I am sure __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

12-02-2007, 08:31 AM	#17
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	Your best solution is this in my opinion.. You do not want to ever put your small female in harms way again if this is what I am hearing, have her spayed as soon as you can after babies. You do not want your male to ever get with any other female due to his background with liver shunt, so have him also done. I wish you all the best, keep us updated on how your sweetie does with delivery.

12-02-2007, 02:20 PM	#19
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Wow...many things come to mind initially about how this should have and could have been prevented and many other things that you are probably coming to realize now, but it's a bit too late for that now... ....so, most importantly, at this point you need to realize that the condition with your girl being prego, by a larger male, and being very small is that she IS at great risk with these 3 factors alone. Add to that your inexperience and you have a very serious siutation on your hands. At this point I would suggest that you do whatever it takes to find an experienced breeder nearby who would be willing to help you out--one who will be likely to pick up and take note of danger signs more than the untrained eye. Have an x-ray/ultrasound done closer to her due date (around 50 days). This will give your vet a good indication if the pups appear to be too big to deliver naturally, or if a c-section is expected to be needed. If your vet is not well seasoned with this type of situation, find one who is. Find an emergency vet, have their number on hand and let them know in advance of your situation and that you may call on their services. Get the supplies you will need for her whelp ready now. Plan to be at home with her closer to her due date and do what you can to educate yourself on care for newborn puppies. You need to be aware of what some of the signs for health problems in young pups are--if you encounter one, you will have little time to act! And most importantly, in the best interest of your female...have your girl spayed as that is the only foolproof way to ensure that her life will not be put at risk again...other options don't seem to have worked. Good luck!

12-31-2007, 06:35 AM	#24
jenhenwood Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: charlotte Posts: 11	Delilah had one puppy a week before Christmas. It was breech and died during the delivery. As soon at the puppy starting coming out I could tell it was in the wrong position. We took her to our vet around the corner and he delivered the puppy but it was already too late. I gave Louis, my male, to my best friend since she didn't get a puppy. Both Delilah and Louis are doing great. The delivery didn't phase Delilah one bit just as the vet said. We got lucky. Thanks for all the support. Happy New Year. __________________ FOXY YORKIES

12-31-2007, 06:40 AM	#25
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	I'm sorry about the puppy, but happy to hear that your girl is okay. __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

12-31-2007, 06:49 AM	#26
MorkieAZ Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,276	Sorry to hear that. Hard lesson learned, I hope other owners that have postponed spaying there little ones will read this thread.

12-31-2007, 07:01 AM	#27
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I am very sorry to hear that, but very glad that mama is doing OK.

01-03-2008, 02:21 PM	#29
shashaxxx Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: dundee Posts: 141	hi and happy new year. been reading this thread and just wondered why you gave your boy away??you should be brave and get your girl spayed. i had been dreading getting bella spayed but she did really great.couldnt you get blood work done before getting her spayed.good luck and best wishes. p.s you should bring your boy back home