BamaFan121s | 08-19-2008 05:15 AM | Quote:
Originally Posted by lynn-h
(Post 2189281)
hiya,my yorkie is pregers,52 days...im dreadin it,i hope everything will go ok for her...ive bein readin sum scary stuff on d net:confused:...ne 1 got sum advice 4 me???i really cud do wit it;):thumbs up
how will i know if she needs a c section?? | At 52 days, your girl is due to whelp very soon. You should schedule a time with your vet to have her xrayed--that will give the vet a good indication if any of the pups appear too big for her to deliver safely and IF a c-section is needed, will allow you both to schedule one vs having to rush in for an emergency visit with her in distress.
However, even if the x-ray indicates the pups are not too large, that does not mean that she still won't have complications during the whelp and require one. You need to educate yourself on what signs will indicate that she is not whelping as she should.
There are alot of factors to consider that play a crucial role in the equation:
--How big is your girl? How old?
--Does she come from a line of free whelpers?
--How big was the stud? How does his size compare to that of other dogs in his pedigree?
--What about your girl's pelvic structure?
Honestly, at this point, you should have already been prepared to handle the situation. My honest advice would be to try to find an experienced breeder in your area that would be willing to assist you during the whelp. I'm afraid that you don't have enough time yet to adequately prepare yourself for what lies ahead--someone with experience will be able to offer you, and more importantly your female, the help and expertise needed.
Best of luck. |