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naomprice · Apr 7, 2008, 06:39 PM

Hi I found a very very pregnant dog on Saturday April 5. I think she is some type of terrier - maybe a rat terrier? We have brought her home because we did not want to leave her on the street or be picked up by the pound. We think that someone dropped her off by the road because she is so pregnanat. She is terrified of being outside and will not go out willingly, she also is not leach trained. I can't get her into a vet till next week and I think that it will be to late. What do I need to do if she has them sooner? I am also worried about her health she doesn't seem to want to walk around more than a few steps, she is eating good though, but her gums look really pale. Is there anything that I can give her or feed her to help her if her iron is low? She is pretty dirty, can I give her a bath safely this close to her having puppies? I also have a little dog of my own, a female pomeranian mix, do I need to keep her separate from the mommy dog? Any help or information would be great!

labman · Apr 7, 2008, 07:20 PM

Go to the library and get a book. Somebody I had great respect for used to say that any book was better than none at all. I would skip the bath. Do what you can with a brush. Put her on a puppy chow, and skip any suppliments. As long as your dog is 6 months old and up to date on shots, I would allow them to be together if the stray welcomes her. See https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/w...light=whelping

We all joined in to help another saint that rescued a pregnant dog.

The back of my hand to whoever dumped her.

teachnk · Apr 7, 2008, 07:30 PM

Thank you for taking in that poor girl. I wish I could offer you advice, but I only have my best wishes and deep gratitude. Let us know how it goes.

Alty · Apr 7, 2008, 07:33 PM

The only advice I can give you is listen to labman. Bless you for taking her in, I wish there were more people like you out there.

naomprice · Apr 8, 2008, 05:28 PM

Hi guys she's in labor! She started about 30 minutes ago with her panting and pushing... no baby yet though, please be praying because this is freaking me out and while I read what labman sent I still am really freaked out...

Wondergirl · Apr 8, 2008, 05:31 PM

Please update us!

naomprice · Apr 8, 2008, 05:40 PM

Puppy number 1 is here! So far the mommy is going all the work...

svatnsdal · Apr 8, 2008, 05:42 PM

You are a wonderful person who took in a dog that someone threw out! I was thinking that by the sounds of what you wrote, she was going to be giving birth quite soon!

Let mommy be relaxed and comfortable. Mommy dogs/cats do the whole birth themselves! Don't worry, she sounds fine and she is very lucky to have you there! Do take her to the vet later, but be careful with when you separate her from her babies, talk to the vet about that. She will be very protective over her babies, so you might want to keep your dog away for a while.

You are a wonderful person and hopefully the one who threw that dog away pays the price some time. Dogs are very lucky to have people like you around!

Alty · Apr 8, 2008, 06:42 PM

Don't worry, the person who discarded her will get what's coming to him/her one day, karma is a wonderful thing.

Let us know how it goes and congratulations!

naomprice · Apr 8, 2008, 07:40 PM

Ok two more re here, they are twins and came out at the same time in different sacks, one she wouldn't remove and I had to take the puppy out, tie off her cod and rub her to get her breathing, problem is the mom seems to be not ne paying her a lot of attention and the pup isn't as active as the other one... any help would be great

naomprice · Apr 8, 2008, 07:45 PM

Hi the baby is having a hard time breathing any suggestions?

svatnsdal · Apr 8, 2008, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by naomprice

Ok two more re here, they are twins and came out at the same time in different sacks, one she wouldn't remove and I had to take the puppy out, tie off her cod and rub her to get her breathing, problem is the mom seems to be not ne paying her alot of attention and the pup isn't as active as the other one....any help would be great

You need to contact a specialist on this. If you were to leave it alone, most likely that pup would die. This is an amazing thing that is going to be hard, but you may need to raise that pup on your own. Please, contact a vet or someone. You need to find someone who specializes in this. Yes, you are going through a hard time, but we are always rewarded, somehow, for the good we do. Keep it up, you are wonderful!

Alty · Apr 8, 2008, 07:59 PM

Okay I found this on the internet so I don't know how reliable it is, but since no one else is answering;

Try artificial respiration by laying the puppy on his back and blowing gently into his mouth (pull the tongue forward), while alternating with applied pressure on the puppy's chest. (this info seems to be for a dog that isn't breathing, not one having trouble, but maybe a puff in the mouth will help)

Also

If a puppy sounds congested, rubbing briskly does not do the trick, try a baby ear syringe. This is especially good for clearing throat and nasal passages. Make sure the bulb is deflated (pressed flat) before inserting gently into the back of the throat area. Release the bulb slowly to remove any fluid or mucus. Following the throat area, do the same action in the nostrils.

If the puppy stops breathing;

Following birth, if a pup is slow to get going, appears lifeless and if swinging and rubbing briskly with a coarse towel does not work, try a drop of Brandy on the tongue. Or try alternating the puppy in bowls of hot water and cold water. Fill 2 bowls with water--one from the hot tap and one from the cold tap. Immerse the puppy first in one pan and then in the other (to the neck). I have used this method successfully over the years on several occasions, with seemingly dead puppies and it has worked! The idea is to shock the system into taking that first breath. Do it about 10 times. If it works, towel dry the puppy vigorously until he is breathing normally and then put him with the dam.

Once again, this is not something I'm familiar with, I found this on the internet, it was written by a breeder who has had many liters, not sure if it's reliable though, so the ball is in your court. I hope he's okay.

naomprice · Apr 8, 2008, 08:16 PM

Hi guys I tries the swinging and the bulb syringe along with rubbing her briskly on the pup that was having trouble brreathing and it seems that she is finlly coming around, in fact she just latched on to mommy and the mommy is finally paying attention to her. Thank you all so much for your help you are all lifesaviors. Thank you.

Alty · Apr 8, 2008, 08:24 PM

Whew, I've been sitting here hoping that you'd post, chewing on my nails. I'm so glad that the pups okay and nursing. You do realize that now you'll have to post a picture, don't you. :)

naomprice · Apr 8, 2008, 08:39 PM

:) I will post a picture in the morning to show you mommy and pups... I think that there may still be another one waiting to be born so I'll let you know what happens. Thank you so much again for all of your help.

svatnsdal · Apr 8, 2008, 08:39 PM

Just think, you saved a puppies life! Keep it up!

Alty · Apr 8, 2008, 08:58 PM

I'm just so glad that mom and pups are doing good so far. I'll be waiting for that picture. Good luck, and at the risk of being politically incorrect, God bless.

starbuck8 · Apr 9, 2008, 12:50 AM

Wow! That sounded like it was a tense situation for awhile there! The mommy and little fur babes will be forever grateful to you for being such a kind and loving person, and taking them in when they needed help! Some good Karma is coming your way! :)

I'll be waiting for moma and babes first pics too!

Ps. Quick thinking Alty! ;)

svatnsdal · Apr 9, 2008, 11:25 AM

I went to bed thinking about you and the dog, or the situation. I hope everything is going great, I'm sure it is!
There was a reason for all this to happen to you. There was a reason for you to find the dog and bring her into your home. One day you should find out why. You are a very wonderful person!