My Yorkie Had A Baby, What Do I Do?
Some dog owners will have this predicament, “My yorkie had a baby, what do I do?”
It comes to no surprise, these accidents do happen. The important thing is not to panic and do these tips on taking care of the yorkie.
First and most important is you have to call a vet and ask for advice. You have to define to him the situation you are facing. The vet needs to know as much information like, if the pups are alive, how many and the like.
The yorkie that had a baby, needs to nurse, Since you were not knowledgeable of any pregnancy, you have to make sure that your own yorkie is cared for. You have to get the most nutritious dog food that you can buy. Feed your new mother yorkie at more intervals since she needs to transform all these nutrients into substances that will be fed to the pups.
Get a dog formulated milk mixture. Esbilac is a powdered milk that is made specifically for dogs. You have to feed this to the pups either through tube or bottle feeding. Ask your vet how long you should keep the pups on milk supplements(or if you have to at all). Since the pregnancy was unexpected, having a milk formula prepared will keep the pups healthy and will give time for the mother to recuperate from the birth so she can continue nursing.
Get a whelping box. These boxes are special tools that are ready off the shelves. You may also want to get puppy training pads to keep the whelping box clean. These two items are the most useful tools at this stage. You can isolate the puppies and the mother dog in one place in the house and avoid any untoward human contact. In addition, the whelping boxes are designed to avoid the mother rolling over and crushing the pups under her.
Get organic chicken stock and feed this to the mother dog. This is a natural composition that helps the mother produce milk for her puppies. Ask your vet how much of this to give on a daily basis. It depends on the breed size and the number of puppies in the litter.
Lastly, purchase a heater and place it in the whelping box. Keeping the temperature under control is important for the survival of your new guests. There are different pads available in the stores; you just have to see what suits your circumstance best.
The “My yorkie had a baby, what to do…” scenario isn’t easy but it is not as tough as it sounds. Try to follow these tips and always ask a vet to get you through.
