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Chihuahua in labour - and I am pacing about like an expectant father

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moodywren · 03/02/2008 08:44

Just heard some squeaking from the corner of the room and there's mum cleaning one tiny puppy. She's cleaned it up really well but although its squeaking she hasn't let it near her nipples, she's curled up in a ball now. Is this normal? How long before I should worry? Am trying to let nature take its course but what if she doesn't let it feed? Is it ok to help her?
How long should there be between puppies?

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moodywren · 03/02/2008 08:55

Should I give her fresh food and water or should I just leave her alone. She hasn't been fed yet this morning.

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morninggirl · 03/02/2008 08:56

leave her alone i would let nature take its course and if you're still concerned, phone a local vet (some have sunday hours, an answering service, etc.) there could be hours between puppies.

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moodywren · 03/02/2008 09:02

Thanks morninggirl that is what I thought but needed a bit of reasurrance.

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morninggirl · 03/02/2008 09:20

no worries
i used to work for a vet, it's ok
i hope it all goes well. keep us updated!!!

MeMySonAndI · 03/02/2008 09:24

If she is still giving birth she won't allow the puppy near to her. I remember hearing puppies's squeaking in the early hours and when I checked her I found 3 puppies squaking around the floor, she was cleaning them but keeping her distances. I left her to it, and when I came back in the morning she was happily feeding 5 puppies.

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moodywren · 03/02/2008 09:52

Thanks for your messages. Its reasuring to your experience memysonandI. I am quite a worrier, was worried she wouldn't be able to deiver them herself now worrying about feeding, don't think I'll relax until they are running around the house destroying it.

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moodywren · 03/02/2008 11:06

Puppy number two has arrived.
Mum is doing so well watched pup being being born and she cleaned it up really well.
I am so proud of her.

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MeMySonAndI · 03/02/2008 14:35

Any other announcement?

morningpaper · 03/02/2008 14:47

blimey I've never seen chihauhau puppies

put up some pics later

how is it going?

WendyWeber · 03/02/2008 14:53

Wow, look at these pics, mp!!!

The pups are only around 2oz

Hope yours are all born and doing well by now, mw

(Hi Ch@ndra@ )

morningpaper · 03/02/2008 15:18

OOOOH THOSE PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WANT ONE!!!!

sullysmum · 03/02/2008 15:48

My youngest chihuahua was only one and half ounces when born!

MeMySonAndI · 03/02/2008 16:23

Hi Wendy

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moodywren · 03/02/2008 19:08

I don't think we'll be getting any more now, so we have two gorgeous puppies. They are both quite dark,one is black with a white belly, the other is a bit lighter with a black stripe down its back, which surprises me as mum and dad are both tan.

Mum is doing realy well feeding and leaning them, but sje is really tired.

Will take some photos in the next few days but she's not happy with me getting too close.

I just hope they continue to be healthy as I know chihuahuas can be harder to breed than other dogs (I guess thats why they are so expensive)

Thanks to all of you for your interest and helpful posts.

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morninggirl · 03/02/2008 20:32

aww i'm glad all is well wanted to check this thread before logging out for the night.

all the best!

sullysmum · 03/02/2008 22:52

Look forward to seeing the pups, glad all okay!

lecohen · 21/03/2008 21:02

Hiya,

How are the pups doing? I have a chi x yorkie boy and would love a chihuahua...

whereabouts are you and are you planning on breeding again to sell?

sullysmum · 21/03/2008 23:26

Hi L,lol havent seen you in a while!

moodywren · 21/03/2008 23:36

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moodywren · 21/03/2008 23:44

Have put puppies photos on my profile page. They are 6 weeks old now.

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sullysmum · 22/03/2008 21:32

Lovely pictures, have you bred before? I have had chihuahuas for 25 years, rescued a couple but have never bred, wonderful breed!

bethoo · 22/03/2008 21:37

i will have one!!

lecohen · 22/03/2008 21:44

Hey SMum...I see you all over the World Wide Web

How are you and your family? xxx

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moodywren · 23/03/2008 18:37

This is my first litter but I plan to breed more. I had a chihuahua as a child and fell in love with them.

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sullysmum · 23/03/2008 22:57

Hi Lecohen, hubby was ill and in hospital but getting better now,TG.

Moodywren,are you kc regd or pet?