Dog pregnancy?

Question

I recently rescued a very tiny chihuahua very, very tiny might I add. She was rescued as a dog at a puppy mill, malnourished and rather the "runt"... or perhaps not being fed stunted her growth significantly. She is a year old, weighs 1 pound and five ounces, and none the less is pregnant with who knows what. I am worried for her because she is very small, but it just seems to late to abort the puppies. She was given to me because I breed dogs, yet I never bred chihuahuas and would like some advice from an outside view. My vet said she is going to defiantly need a c-section and she is much to far in the pregnancy to do anything but let her have the puppies. Do you think she can survive something so big for a 1 pound chihuahua? I wish these people would have spayed the poor little thing ; any advice?

Answer 1

if she is to far then the vet should be able to tell you when she is due and set up teh c-section for a about 5 days before. I won't even breed anything under 3 pounds and een then very seldom.
when they do a c-section tell tehm you want her spayed immediatley.
I did have a friend who bred her 2 pound female and she nearly lost the dog, ended up in intensive care form all the blood loss.
I wish you luck
I would give hr vitamins and keep her on puppy food to try to give her as much extra nutrition.
Also due to the sugar problems of chis let me sugest getiing Karo syrup and put a teaspoon of syrup in a pint of water and give this to her as her regular drinking water at all times.
Also purchase nutrical and have on hand for any sudden sugar drops.

Answer 2

I'd consider a visit to another vet. I'm certain it's possible to do that c-section at any time, and while the puppies might not survive the surgery at least your tiny girl might have a chance. She can be spayed at the same time the c-section is performed.

Answer 3

only 1 pound? I don't think I've ever seen a dog that small...

I think another vet visit is in order but personally I think her carrying the pups to term is dangerous given her size. She should probably have the c-section and abort the puppies

Answer 4

Although the dog is tiny, it is possible for her to give birth through c-section. The recovery might be hard for her but considering you've bred animals before, I'm sure you'll take good care of her. I wish the best for your dog and the puppies.

Answer 5

To be honest I don't know what I would do myself. I think if you trust your vet than I would go with his recomendation. If your know that a c-section is already in the making than pick a day for it to be done. Then at the same time have her spayed. I think there is reason to be worried too. she is so small that blood loss will be a major factor and that could be reason your vet will advise for her to continue the pregnancy.

Answer 6

hmmm i hope everything will be ok ill take a puppy if u need homes for them

Answer 7

I suggest you bring it to the vet. Hopefully it dosen't get to sick. I will wish you luck.

Answer 8

u should probably bring it to the vet

Answer 9

Please, please abort the puppies for your dog's health and well being! Then, PLEASE get her SPAYED! There are enough dogs in the world already dying everyday at shelters. There's no good reason why anymore should be introduced to the world. Please, abort then rethink your breeding practices. 9,589 dogs are being put to death TODAY in our nation's shelters. It isn't fair.