Thanks again! I have had from one to seven in litters, with the average over 30 yrs to be 3 to 4 per litter. Mothers size never had much to so with it.
Something tells me you need to look on internet about breeding. I've had from 2 to 4 in litter the first two one was born dead. I'd fine a good vet and do some reading and searching if i was you. Dog could need c-section if she gets in trouble. I have heard that if your female yorkie came from a large litter, you can expect her to have a large litter. My yorkie came from a litter of 8 and it was the mother's first litter.
The mother's mother also came from a litter of 8. Could be coincidence of course. All of the puppies survived, however the mother was almost "nursed to death" and the babies were hand fed from day five on. Bailey was 1 of 8! All lived. But the dam got Eclampsia and the pups had to be bottle fed I think the average is pups.
Can you rely on palpation? I switched Vets when my Yorkie was about 21 days pregnant from first day of tying. This Vet said she felt one fetus I'm new at breeding and think maybe I should have her x-rayed so that I know how many pups and what position and condition they are in. What if the Vet. She is around day 47 and looks large!
Does anyone have palpation stories? This is my bitch's first litter, she is 2 years old and about 8lbs normally. She was bred with my sisters Pom slightly smaller than my yorkie. My vet said she wouldn't bother doing an x-ray. Do not offer any extra supplements at all unless you first check with the veterinarian. Giving a pregnant dog extra calcium during pregnancy can leave her very vulnerable to an Eclampsia infection post-pregnancy.
How to Know When Labor Will Begin You will know that your Yorkie is going to have puppies within 24 when her internal temperature drops below normal. Starting one week before the expected due date, take her temperature at least twice per day. Use a canine rectal thermometer and lubricate it with petroleum jelly. Insert it about a half inch. Leave it for three minutes. When your Yorkie's temperature drops below F As she begins to enter labor, she may resist eating, she may vomit this should be acute and not last for very long and as contractions begin, she may whine.
While crying is typical, do keep a close eye for signs of problems. Red Flags While most pregnancies and deliveries go just fine without problems, it is important to not be caught up in the moment and to be very aware of how the dam is behaving and what is happening in case of a rare but possible complication. This includes but is not limited to:. She has been pregnant for more than 70 days It has been 24 hours since her temperature dropped but no pups have been pushed out One puppy came out, but it has been more than 2 hours without any more coming out and you know there are more pups She appears to be experiencing severe and overwhelming pain There is excessive blood or fluid loss On-going vomiting, weakness or any other signs of distress.
Delivery The dam should be placed into a whelping box as labor begins. This can be a cardboard box with one side cut out in order to "flap down". Another option is a canine bed a Perla bed without the cushion, but lined with soft cloths can work well. If the sire or any male dogs are in the home, they should be removed and safely separated to a different room. Having lots of layers of clean newspaper or small sections of sheets lining the whelping box will allow you to keep pulling soiled and soaked sheets away, leaving a new layer of clean paper or sheets.
The puppies may come out one right consecutively or there may be a time span of up to 2 hours in between the puppies emerging. Each will be born encased in its own amniotic sac. In some cases, this rips open as it passes through the birth canal, but more often than not, it remains intact and will be gently torn open by the dam.
X-rays and blood tests can be performed to confirm pregnancy after the initial pregnancy symptoms. They only work after your dog has been pregnant for more than 3 weeks.
This will lead to a significant increase in the belly size by the end of week three- the beginning of week four. Increase in the diet: —. During multiple pregnancies, your dog will need to sustain a litter of four-five puppies in her womb. Her food intake will increase significantly with each passing week as she will feel hungry more often than usual. Increased weight: —. During this period, she will put on some extra kilos ranging from 0. This weight gain is normal and ideal during pregnancy.
Confirmation tests: —. By day twenty-two, a blood test can be performed. Ultrasound should be carried out by day forty-two to check if the puppies are doing well and by day forty-five, an X-ray should be performed to get a clear picture of the total number of puppies. There are a few steps you should take to provide your pet the comforts she deserves while she cares for her little ones. First and foremost, make sure that your dog is comfortable during her pregnancy period. Providing her with a soft, warm and comfortable corner of the house which is separate from the chaos is important.
She may even begin to nest. Her abdomen will also get bigger, and his appetite will increase. The first 4 weeks will be a preparation for the Yorkie to gather items for herself.
Although she might be less energetic during this period, surely gathering items is already a strenuous activity for her.
Yorkie is very clingy, and her eating moods will shift from time to time. Her stomach is expanding is firming as her nipples are also appearing. As early as week 5, her diet will increase, so you have to feed them with foods rich in protein and calories. Since the puppies are developed in the stomach, you also have to avoid activities that can strain and stress them.
This is the most emotional part where your dog will experience tremendous pain. First, her temperature will drop below as she begins to cry and vomit when her water breaks. Once the water breaks, her puppies will be pushed out, and it took more than 2 hours for her to deliver all of them.
Yorkies are generally adorable, and never forget to take them to a professional vet for advice on how to take care of your dog friend during pre and post-pregnancy. Your email address will not be published.
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