She had both prenatal and postnatal care. He didn't have many answers,which led me to ask on here. Finding a new vet is next on my list. She is in a childs playpen that I bought for this purpose. A crate just seemed to little and cramp. I move the pen next to my bed at night and I take her out several times aday for bathroom purposes and some time just to love on her.
And for the lady who told me to have her fixed...it's seems you question my love for her. I got the male as a gift when I was told I had terminal cancer and he did just as my friends had hoped. I didn't mean for her to get pregnant but because I was in new york at a dr. who might could have helped me, I wasn't able to get him spade before she got pregant. He has since been fixed and I have 3 puppies to leave behind to my 3 grandchildren. As they bond with their pup I know they will think of Mimi and how much she loved them...
2006-09-25 11:19:38 · 3 answers · asked by jhash61 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Awwww....what a sweet legacy to leave your grandchildren. I had a grandmother we called Mimi, too. :-) Don't worry....you can always get her spayed after she weans the pups. And I'm glad the male helped you through a difficult time. (Neuter him just as soon as you are able to address it.) Your health is of utmost concern. (Please ignore anyone who tries to make you feel guilty about that....things happen.) It sounds like you have a lot going on, and I hope you're feeling as good as you possibly can.
As to what's going on with Chloe, I usually spend 15-30 minutes per visit with my clients discussing all of this (with my technicians' help for some of the more basic stuff)...and I have printed handouts to summarize. I'm sorry your veterinarian wasn't much help. :-( Does he have any experienced technicians you could speak with? They usually have much more time for telephone consults than the doctors. At the very least, ask the receptionist if there is someone in the area who has recently had pups who might be willing to 'mentor' you through this. If that's a dead end, try the local dog club. It shouldn't be too hard to find someone willing to just talk to you and offer suggestions, after asking more questions.
If he did a postpartum exam and found that Chloe was fine physically...and if she's eating fine...that pretty much rules out most medical concerns. It's probably psychological on her part. To be totally honest, it sounds like she wants to 'mother' you, too....she probably senses your medical condition, and is worried about you. I know that might sound nuts, but it happens all the time. And if it's her first litter, she might just be looking TO YOU for advice....just like new human mothers do.
2006-09-25 11:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I hope you did discuss this with the family. Many of our rescues are from families that were bequethed a pet they do not want. Most of the time we are full and can't take them and they end up in the shelters hoping someone comes along to adopt them before their time is up. A friend of mine got a pure maltese this way.
Current situation:
I have the cutest little family but they were supposed to go to the womans family. Well the mother was taken to the shelter and the 1 wk babies were given to some hilljack in a trailor park and she was going to hand raise them. Well animal control officer asked where the mommas babies were when she checked the shelter. She got in contact with the crapass that took momma to the shelter and found where they left (1) week old babies. They were in the hands of grubby little children running the streets with them. Once she got them all to the vet and so far so good they were all still alive and momma took back to them. She is a good momma. Miracle the babies are still alive, running the streets and in the shelter and scheduled to die. I have them about to start to wean them.
My house was the worse place for them right now since I take care of parvo dogs but they had no other choice. But this womans family took care of them - Sarcasm. Ill send you pics of the bugers if you want me too. They are cute little things. (Just so little - Im used to big dogs) but momma is doing good with my big beasts and doesn't seem to mind the dogs sniffing them as I hold them. She is a good momma and happy as snot to tell her it will never happen to her again. She can be her own dog and not worry about babies. Motherhood is not for all of us. Dogs included.
2006-09-26 08:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is just no excuse. If you were given a male, you had 4-6 months to get one of them fixed so this wouldn't happen. No excuse. If you are "ill", then I would think breeding a litter would be WAY DOWN on the list of concerns. It is just responsible dog ownership. And you should know when the girl is due to come into heat.
It is sad when things are not optimal for a litter. The least of which being the mom doesn't want to be a mom, and none of the parents have had health clearances.
You may love them like children, but that does not mean they should have had puppies!!!!!!!
2006-09-25 18:30:40 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋