my 6lb 7 month old chihuahua is pregnant by my 3lb teacup chihuahua. Could she be in danger while giving birth

Answer 1

YES.. in fact all chihuahuas are at risk - ceasearan sections are common in these small dogs.. the one you refer to as a "teacup" is probably a runt so its genetics are still going to produce a regular sized dog (or it was stunted by poor early nutrition - there is no such thing as a teacup chihuahua)
your female is quite young to have a litter.. if she hasnt been shown to prove she is breeding quality and you were not planning on showing her.. you might consider spaying her now (yes that would abort the litter)
the risks to her are high.. she may even miscarry or might not have enough milk for them..talk to your vet

Answer 2

Many small dogs can have complications during birth. Chihuahuas are one of the more common breeds that have pups delivered by c-section since many times the father is larger than the mother therefore the pups can be too big for the mother to deliver safely. It also depends on how many puppies there are. The fewer the number, the bigger the pups. (They have more room to grow when there are only 1 or 2) The best thing to do is take her into your vet for regular check ups. Dogs are pregnant for 62 days, on average. X-rays can be taken 6-8 weeks into the pregnancy to see how many puppies there are. If the vet feels that her pregnancy is high risk, he/she may suggest a c-section. She is really young to be pregnant but as long as you take care of her and the puppies things should work out. The biggest thing to remember is to get her veterinary care to ensure her health and the pups. Good luck!

Answer 3

Any small pregnant dog is in danger when giving birth. Small dogs tend to only carry 2-3 puppies...the more puppies, the smaller they tend to be. Her size and weight are a huge factor. Count up the days (60-63) and tell your vet her approximate due date. Have him be ready for a C-section. If he/she will give you a home phone number...use it if she goes in labor during the night. Talk to your friends and neighbors...see if any of them have had to deliver puppies before. If yes, have them on stand by also.

Just because dad is only 3 lbs, does not mean that the puppies will be small. Had a friend that had a 3lb breed to a 3lb, and the first puppy was so big that he got stuck (born breach) and died, before he could get her to the vet...another puppy died before she could be born, and the third had brain damage from being in the mom so long(of course this is worst-case).

Keep a close eye on that baby and she should be ok.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Yes she could be. A dog bred that young is neither mature enough physically or mentally to give birth. Toy breeds are prone to complications under normal circumstances and at the proper breeding age (2 years old).They are prone to emergency c-sections, dangerous drops in blood sugar, stillbirth, low/no milk production, etc.

Also it is a Chihuahua/Chihuahua breeding..there is NO such thing as a "teacup" Chihuahua. It is simply a Chihuhua that is bred smaller or grew smaller then the breed standard calls for.

Answer 5

many householders of female Chihuahuas will panic while their Chihuahua is pregnant when you consider that they have heard many rumors. that's a actuality that a being pregnant for a Chihuahua could be risky. it is likewise an hassle-free actuality that an even bigger quantity of Chihuahuas have have been given to offer transport via cesarean section. this does not mean that your Chihuahua is going to die or that the main suitable consequence is going to be undesirable! Many human women human beings grant transport via cesarean; in actuality some go with it! whilst that's genuine there are some negative aspects to a Chihuahua being pregnant, there are approaches to maintain your Chihuahua as safeguard and comfy as possible. that's greater often than not a thoroughly happy party, no longer a worrisome one!

Answer 6

You need to take her to the vet. I have a 5 lb chihuahua & I got her spayed as soon as possible. I love her so much that I was afraid to let her get breed. But, please take her to the vet. She will probably be fine but may need some extra help during the birthing of the puppies or pup. Good Luck with her.

Answer 7

Yes, there is big danger here. She is too young and she is a Chihuahua and they have problems birthing.

I do hope the Dad is also a Chihuahua.

Please take Wee Momma to the Vet and get his advice. You could lose her and her pups if you are not careful.

Answer 8

Yes, she is in danger, possibly grave danger.

A 7-month-old pup is not fully grown herself. If nothing else, being pregnant will stunt her own growth, lessen the quality of her own teeth/bones/organs/etc.

Mentally, she is not likely to be ready to become a mother. A 12-year-old human female is physically capable of having a baby...your dog, at 7 months, is in a similar mental state...in no way ready to become a 'mama'.

I would STRONGLY suggest you contact your vet. It is possible to abort the litter...and I would strongly suggest you take this step, for the sake of your dog, for the sake of the puppies who are likely to suffer, for your own sake.

If your girl does have the litter, and isn't a good mama, you will find yourself feeding the pups every two hours around the clock. Do you have help to do this in shifts, or will you simply stay home from work for three or four weeks?

I wish your dog the best.

Answer 9

Dogs, especially tiny ones shouldn't be bred intil after thier 2nd heat cycle, better to wait till they're two. Regardless of size she's now at risk of many things, complications in labor, breast cancer, she may need a C-Section, she may have to be fixed right after delivering because of structural damage. Or she could come through with flying colors and the only thing lost is her puppyhood. You may have to feed the puppies on your own because she's still a baby and may not care for them herself. It's sad that she's being put through this.

Answer 10

There's always a danger with birthing pups no matter what size/type/age of animal.

You should have kept them apart as she's still a puppy herself and you really should get them both fixed. Too many dogs in the world as it is.