Misty's C-Section...this
was her second and
final litter!
This is Doctor Henke preforming Misty's C-Section.  It was
after hours and Dr, Henke allowed me to be present for the
operation.  While giving the C- section, Misty's uterus tore
so I had her spayed.   If you've ever witnessed a C-section,
it is very hard on a toy breed.  This made my decision to
spay Misty an easy one to make.
RUB RUB RUB!! C- Sections are fast and furious!  We had to deliver
5 pups all at once.  You have to be fast and work on 2 or 3 pups at a
time.  Since it was after hours we only had 2 people to suction, rub and
get these pups breathing.  C section pups don't have the stimulation of
going down the birth canal to get them breathing so you have to work
fast.  It seemed like they would never breathe!    It was scary and at the
same time exhilarating!
After rubbing, suctioning and the like, the pups are placed
on a disk that has been warmed in the microwave.  It will
keep them warm for up to 8 hours.  The placenta still
attached, will be removed when all the pups have been
delivered.  2 down and 3 to go!
All 5 pups are delivered and now there is time to
evaluate the litter and take care of the placentas.  
What an experience this was for me!
Here is Denise, Dr. Henke's vet tech/assistant.  She worked
on this little darling until he breathed.  It seemed like it
took forever!  This is one of the most stressful experiences
I've ever had! Albeit one of the best experience I've had!
After getting Misty stabilized, many thanks, a few hugs
and some help cleaning up, we all left the office at 9:00
pm and headed towards home.  I realized on my ride home
that I hadn't even figured out what I had in my little
puppy basket!  We ended up with 4 boys and a girl.  Misty
had her work cut out for her! Here we are introducing her
to her babies and hoping she would have milk!  Mistys first
litter had to be tube fed for almost 2 weeks!    Wouldn't you
know when I started to wean them she finally came into
good milk!
All pups are evaluated and fed.  The ID
collars are crocheted and paperwork filled out,
our new little darlings are happy as can be and
are taking a snooze!
They all weighed in at 4 ounces a
piece give or take a few grams!
Mom and babies all taking a well
deserved nap!
2 days later all are doing well
and have voracious appetites!
2 days later all are growing fast! The next
12 weeks will go so fast.  This is one of the
greatest pleasured I have in my life.  
Cali's second
whelping
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