The "preemie" of my puppies acts like she's really sick n may die soon. What can I do til i can pay 4 a vet?

Question

She's almost 2wks old. She's fine when she eats but afterwards she goes 2 sleep and shortly fater that she stiffens up as if she's gonna pass.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

1.Not all dogs are built to be bred.

Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.

2. There are already too many dogs in the world.

Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?

3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.

Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.

Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.

4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.

If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.

5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.

Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.

If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.

6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.

There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.

7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.

If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?

Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.

8. Good luck seeing a profit!

Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.

Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.

Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
Copyright(c) 2000 by VetCentric.com

Answer 3

You should have thought about potential problems before you let the dog get pregnant.You need to sell something or borrow money from a friend or relative to take the puppy to the vet,and please,get the mother spayed before her next heat.It sounds as thought the pup may be having some sort of seizures,breathing problems,colic or spasms.Pups are very delicate,and this can't wait "until you can pay."

Answer 4

This sounds serious enough to have your vet look at her no matter what...see if your vet will work out a workable payment option for you...this sounds like a "fading pup". Is she urinating and defecating as she should be? I am afraid that if you dont get her to the vet asap, you will lose this little puppy.

Answer 5

She is probably not eating enough and her sugar is dropping low. I would take her completely away from the mother and bottle feed her. Feed her every hour or not longer than 2 and that means day and night. Taking her to the vet now would be the best option.

Answer 6

maybe you ought to have thought of this before you bred.. I don't care how great your dog was, if you don't have the money for it, don't breed!! Now you're stuck with a puppy that might have survived if you could take her now. Best thing to do is go to your local shelter and see if they can either help you out, or put her to sleep for a nominal fee. In the meantime, keep the puppy warm, and make sure to stimulate her by rubbing her entire body, so that she can digest the food. Also, if you can afford it.. get puppy milk replacer and feed in in addition to the mother's milk. Good luck, for the sake of the puppy, not you, and I hope you have learned a lesoon in the pain that comes with breeding dogs!

Answer 7

If it is that urgent of a situation take her to the vet anyway. They will find a cure and they will find out a easy way for you to pay.

Answer 8

You never should of bred a ***** and had a litter without the money to pay for things like this!! That pup is probably having hypoglycemic seizures. Sell your computer, and take her to the vet!! Never , ever breed again without plenty of money put aside for it!!!

Answer 9

ring the vet and tell them and ask if you can pay off the visit,but get all the pups checked over.the puppy may be in pain.

Answer 10

call ur vet and see what to do. most vets will set u up on a payment plan. whatever u do that pup needs a vet. honestly u should have checked ur financial situation before u bred ur dog