will my chihuahua be able to have these puppy ok her belly is big and hard.and i heard chihuahuas only have 1-2 puppys what if theres more in her.?should i get her to vet and let them check her.also i said deer head chihuahua so you know she a little bit bigger then the apple head chihuahua.
2007-03-24 03:29:11 · 9 answers · asked by luv babygurl 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Chihuahuas are known for their high rate of dystosia(difficulty giving birth) and they have a high rate of c-sections. Any time one is bred with a dog bigger than the female, it increases the risks. You have 2 options:
Having the pups and follow up very closely with your vet throughout pregnancy. After she is 45 days, have xrays taken as often as they recommend to keep up with the pups size and positions. This can help catch the problem before it happens. You can also talk to you vet about scheduling a c-section anyway, before she has a chance to give birth on her own. Dystocias can be life threatening. Also, chihuahua puppies have special needs when they are wheened from mom...they have a tendency to have problems with low glucose levels, so get info on how to raise chihuahua puppies before you have them.
Your other option if you don't think you can afford a c-section is to get her spayed now. It will still cost money, but much less. You will not have any of the risks of pregnancy and no pups to find homes for.
It might be a hard decision, but your financial standpoint will likely be the biggest factor to consider. Talk to your vet and let them guide you.
2007-03-24 03:45:02 · answer #1 · answered by tmrvt 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She should go to the vet and let him look they have the tools to see inside her belly at the babies...Chihuahuas are small and have hard pregnancies and because she mated with a larger dog she will likley need a C section...Dont Wait to take her to the vet!Get an appointment now!This is actually pretty dangerous
2007-03-24 03:35:24 · answer #2 · answered by rileymay 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a regular vet? If you don't, it'd be a good idea to find one in your area. No one but your vet can tell you how best to take care of your dog while she's pregnant.
Also, I'd recommend getting her spayed/neutered, especially if you will not keep your dog's babies as yours. It might not seem appealing but she will end up pregnant each time she's around another male dog irregardless of the breed.
2007-03-24 04:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by uNrAveLeD 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you defiantly need to get her to a vet ASAP!! If the vet believes that there will be complications with the pregnancy and the pups need to be aborted to save the life of your dog, the sooner you get her there the better.
2007-03-24 03:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by little_ms_scareall 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
get her to a vet if you are concerned. she should go to the vet for a check up anyway. then you consider having one or both dogs fixed. there are too many stray dogs to add the the problem by breeding irresponsibly. I am sorry if I sound harsh, but it's the way it is.
2007-03-24 03:34:44 · answer #5 · answered by timesdragonfly 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes get her to the vet. You need to learn what to do when she starts to have the pups.
2007-03-24 03:32:36 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you knew that this happened, why didn't you take her to the vet immediately? Take her to the vet today. Don't wait for her uterus to burst and for her to die.
2007-03-24 03:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by patti a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if i was you i would take ger to the vet...just as a percaution...you never know what is gonna happen in an animal birth until it happns so i would take her and see what they say.
2007-03-24 03:34:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh noes! Now you're going to have dachuachuas! Devil dogs!
2007-03-24 03:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋