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alice2882 · 07-30-2008, 09:28 PM

I think my Yorkie is pregnant. she is only 3.6 pounds at 1 year. Will I need to schedule a c-section for her? The boy that is also mine is 3.8 pounds and is 8 months old. This is the first time for me to oversee a pregnant dog. What should I expect and what should I ask my vet?

Sunnie · 07-30-2008, 09:36 PM

Honestly, I have never agreed with the advice I am about to give you.. but honey, at 3.6 pounds and with you not having experience, I would seriously ask my vet for his opinion on having her spayed before she is any further along. She really is way too tiny to safely have puppies even for an experienced breeder. I hope you don't think I am being rude, because that really ism't my intension. I seriously would be worried about your girl being way too small to have babies. All of the vets I have ever had experience with never "schedule" a c-section. They wait until the girl is in labor and see if she can deliver.. if she can't and you recognise the signs that she can't in time, then they will do a c-section. and that is where the problem is.. recognising when to call the vet.

MyFairLacy · 07-30-2008, 09:55 PM

If she were my dog, I'd have her spayed ASAP. She's way too small to risk having a litter of puppies.

butterylilben · 07-30-2008, 10:31 PM

I have to agree with the others. My Delilah is 3 pounds and I can't imagine her having a litter of puppies. I considered breeding her, however changed my mind because of her size. To me it isn't worth the risk of losing her. Delilah is eight months old.

janedks3406 · 07-31-2008, 01:05 AM

I would get your vets expert advice on how to proceed on this matter....

Ellie May · 07-31-2008, 04:16 AM

I would seriously consider having her spayed. That is just way too small to have pups and if this is her first heat she is way too young also.

Please talk to a vet with experience in small breeds about spaying her to see if they would go that route.

BamaFan121s · 07-31-2008, 06:14 AM

I would have her spayed as well. For the reasons already stated.

07-30-2008, 09:28 PM	#1
alice2882 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 2	My yorkie is 3.6 punds and pregnant I think my Yorkie is pregnant. she is only 3.6 pounds at 1 year. Will I need to schedule a c-section for her? The boy that is also mine is 3.8 pounds and is 8 months old. This is the first time for me to oversee a pregnant dog. What should I expect and what should I ask my vet?

07-30-2008, 09:36 PM	#2
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	Honestly, I have never agreed with the advice I am about to give you.. but honey, at 3.6 pounds and with you not having experience, I would seriously ask my vet for his opinion on having her spayed before she is any further along. She really is way too tiny to safely have puppies even for an experienced breeder. I hope you don't think I am being rude, because that really ism't my intension. I seriously would be worried about your girl being way too small to have babies. All of the vets I have ever had experience with never "schedule" a c-section. They wait until the girl is in labor and see if she can deliver.. if she can't and you recognise the signs that she can't in time, then they will do a c-section. and that is where the problem is.. recognising when to call the vet. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

07-30-2008, 09:55 PM	#3
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	If she were my dog, I'd have her spayed ASAP. She's way too small to risk having a litter of puppies. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

07-30-2008, 10:31 PM	#4
butterylilben Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva, Alabama Posts: 28	I have to agree with the others. My Delilah is 3 pounds and I can't imagine her having a litter of puppies. I considered breeding her, however changed my mind because of her size. To me it isn't worth the risk of losing her. Delilah is eight months old. __________________ Gloria: Very Proud Momma of: Howard Hannah Maggie Molly Max Delilah Ben

07-31-2008, 01:05 AM	#5
janedks3406 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada Posts: 627	I would get your vets expert advice on how to proceed on this matter.... __________________ Peeka~Emerald~Heale

07-31-2008, 04:16 AM	#6
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I would seriously consider having her spayed. That is just way too small to have pups and if this is her first heat she is way too young also. Please talk to a vet with experience in small breeds about spaying her to see if they would go that route. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-31-2008, 06:14 AM	#7
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I would have her spayed as well. For the reasons already stated.