I know she is young, it was an accident and we found out to late. Im starting to get a little nervous becuase she is so young. I just wanted to know if anyone knew of anyone who had puppies at this age? My vet says she will be okay. But i still would like to get some feedback. Also what to expect during the birth.
Thanks!!
2006-10-16 04:59:34 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is a Maltepoo and the male is a shih tzu.
2006-10-16 06:32:24 · update #1
Keep a close eye on her when she starts having the pups. Make sure she is cleaning them and that she is acepting them at her teats to feed. Stand back and observe without interfering if she is doing OK!
She is young but not deserately so. She should cope OK, most do as its instinct which takes over.
Have the vet number to hand so that if you need it there is no frantic searching!!!
2006-10-16 05:08:49 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I had a dog in the same condition, she was just 1 when she had a litter again not planned. She was fine and made an exerllent mummmy to her puppies.
The best thing for you to do is keep a close eye on her towards the end of the pregnacy make shure that she is coping.
The birth is a very special time for you as well as the dog, it is a magical thing to watch, i'd keep her close by you if u want to see it.
She will pant a lot and may not want you near her, but if you talk to her gently and stroke her softly reasuring her that things will be fine. When each pup is born she will clean them removing the birth sack (she will also eat this - it gives them energy for the birth) there will be pauses between each pup, you may want to move the pup closer to the mum so that it can begin to feed these are the important moments, however she will move them where she wants them. Most importantly, make sure that you have her sent on your hands (by stoking her etc) before you touch any pups as she may reject them if they smell of you.
the birth can take anything from 2-5hrs and can be very tiering, so when she finished put some food and water near her so she can replenish and keep feeding the babies, dont worry if she doesnt eat streight away, she will be tiered. Also she may need the loo.
Good luck! Hope you have some lovely pupies...
2006-10-24 01:52:55 · answer #2 · answered by jojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My 1 year old puppy is pregnant. It was a accident & im getting nervous. Any suggestions on what to expect?
I know she is young, it was an accident and we found out to late. Im starting to get a little nervous becuase she is so young. I just wanted to know if anyone knew of anyone who had puppies at this age? My vet says she will be okay. But i still would like to get some feedback. Also what to expect...
2015-08-26 06:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by Johna 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because your dog is a first-time mama, she may be unsure of what's going on until her instincts kick in, but as long as she's healthy and in a safe place, she should do fine.
Just before giving birth the mama's temperature will drop a couple of degrees. If her normal temperature is, say, 101°, it may drop to about 99° or 98°. The only way you’ll know if her temperature is dropping, of course, is if you regularly take her temperature. Twice a day – once in the morning and once in the evening during the latter part of her pregnancy – is usually suffi-cient.
The onset of labor is usually accompanied by heavy panting, pacing, and “nest building” behaviors. The dog may whine throughout the process, shriek at the birth of each puppy, or be completely silent. When hard labor starts, the contractions become more severe. The mama's panting will escalate a bit, and she may “hunch” over and/or lift her tail with each contraction. Just before the birth of each pup, you’ll see the puppy as a “bulge” just under the dam’s tail.
Don’t impose yourself on the birth area or get “grabby” during the birthing process. Female dogs can be rather unpredictable when they‘re giving birth. If your dog panics or sees you as a “threat” to her puppies, she may bite. Take your cues from your dog. She’ll let you know if she needs you (or wants you there) or not.
Usually the mama will remove the birth sac and bite the umbilical cord by herself, but new mothers may be overwhelmed and unsure of what to do when the first pup arrives. If you have to break open the birth sac, do it gently, and pull the sac away from the puppy’s head first. You need to make sure it can breathe. If you have to cut the umbilical cord, cut it with sterile scissors about ½” inch away from the puppy’s belly.
It's not unusual for the mama to eat the placentas, so don't freak out if she does that.
CALL THE VET IF you see any heavy discharge of blood… If the dam has been trying to birth the same puppy for hours and the puppy isn’t coming out…If you see foul-smelling blackish-green fluid emit from the vaginal area (this usually means a still birth puppy is inside of her)… If the puppies are premature or undeveloped or any time you feel things just aren’t going right.
After everyone is born, make sure everyone is safe and warm, and let mama care for her babies.
Good luck!
2006-10-16 06:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the reason why you shouldnt let a young dog get pregnant s because he wont have fully grown but anyway she should be fine. she should only have a small litter considering the breeds. when the pups come out you can help them get the bag of there face by ripping it with your finger nails , the most importent thing to do is make sure there faces are clear and that they are breathing so aslong as theyre mouths are clear of mucus and you no that the pup is breathing you can set it infront of mum, she will clean up the mess and eat the afterbirth which is normal, give her a few minutes as she will have to chew threw the umbilical cord. once shes dont that you have to try and latch the pup onto a nipple, getting them to latch on is the next very importent step. you would be aswell looking up on the search engine, canine pregnancy or whelping, you have to be prepared for this because its hard work, if she doesnt have enough milk to feed the pups then you have to bottle feed so make sure you have a few bottles and you can buy whelpi from the vet normal milk is no good. you need to get studying!! now! i wish her and you luck, let us no how it goes
2006-10-16 12:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by petulabadula 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although she is too young for the ideal age to have puppies, you can help her through so she can finish off the rest of her own puppyhood.
You may experience problems with her dedication to looking after the puppies and she may become stressed. These are problems you will have to look out for and you should really be at home while the puppies are young.
The following is broadly what to expect but go and get some books and read up about it all to reassure yourself and see some pictures of the birth etc:
Your dog will get very hungry while she is pregnant and feeding the puppies - feed her on a good quality puppy food while she is pregnant or she will loose condition and find it hard to regain her health after the birth when she has to feed all those greedy babies
She will slow down as she becomes more pregnant. Let her take it easy and give her things to chew to amuse her as she is young and still has a very playful mindset I expect!
Set up a suitable birthing pen and safe warm place for your dog and the puppies. She'll stay with them all the time at first but will leave them more as they grow. Will they be secure? You don't want puppies all over your house!!
During the birth you should have a friend with you to help you out. Buy or borrow from the library or even print off the internet, information on what happens during a birth so you have the information to hand as in the excitement you'll forget things.
You do not mention her breed - different breeds have different birthing characteristics. Do you know who the sire is? I assume that your vet does and does not expect any problems with the size of the puppies and the size of your dog? Keep the vets emergency number to hand just in case there is a problem. Some births are over in hours and others can take more than a day with breaks in between sets of puppies. They are all unpredictable so read up on the things that can happen so that you are well prepared. Have lots of bedding, sterile scissors and wipes in readiness in the last few weeks. You may come home one day to find her giving birth so make sure you get your gear together in advance.
Your dog's instincts will kick in and she'll look after the pups until they are about 3 weeks which is when weaning starts. She'll even clean up after them for you! However at around 3 weeks, you'll need to start introducing liquid foods to the puppies and cleaning up after them as she will start to withdraw her care. This is normal 'pack' behaviour as the whole family is expected to get involved in bringing up the new generation.
Her teats will get very sore as the puppies teeth and claws grow and are needle sharp. You may need to take her to the vet for some prescriptive medication at this point.
You will need to be on hand most of the day to help with the puppies care between 3 1/2 and when they leave you. You should keep the puppies with their mum until they are 7weeks but no longer than 8 1/2 weeks as it will slow down their learning with their new family.
Start looking for homes for your puppies now. You want to be sure that they are going to have happy lives.
Arrange for your dog to be spayed as soon as the vet gives the go ahead.
Finally, it will be a lot of work but they really are so cute and lovely so its worth it all. Enjoy!
2006-10-16 05:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by PetLover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well her instinks should kick in when she gos into labor. like getting to sack off of the puppy but you may have to help her. it not hard. you need to have dental floss around so when the puppies are born you can tie the cord off. you will need clean towels to dry the puppies off. Once she starts having them she should have them one an hour if she dosnt have one after that 1st hour than you will need to call your vet for some asst..he may need to give her an shot to help her . I just delivered alittler 19 days ago. thier all fine... My sister-In-Laws Shih-tzu had a litter a 7month's on accident. And she did just fine.. You relly should wait untill the female has had her 2nd heat cycle or 2 yrs of age. I dont like breed untill thier 2 yrs old.
2006-10-16 05:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would be surprised if the pups are healthy,It's the = of your 10 year old daughter giving birth. I hope the vet is right that she'll be O.K. I've heard that it's unhealthy for a b!tch to have pups before 18-20 months. Additionally don;t be surprised if she does not care for them.
2006-10-16 05:21:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Long nails can be harbingers for bacteria, especially if they are artificial, but they will are good for scratching and opening those little foil wrapped containers which are so hard to get into.
2017-03-01 05:45:52 · answer #9 · answered by Blanche 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer girls who have a natural look... sure makeup and other things are good, but whenever it is used to enhance your natural look.
2017-01-27 00:35:59 · answer #10 · answered by Evan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋