Mira's first litter was born today via caesarean section. While I prefer a natural whelping (and natural breeding) whenever possible especially with a first-timer, we decided to do the c-section when we saw this:
So around noon today we welcomed Mira's 21-ounce singleton boy puppy into the world. They are home now (well, home = Mira's breeders' house where they will be spending her maternity leave). He is thriving and has a round belly filled with colostrum/milk as he snoozes next to his warm mom, on a warming pad surrounded by stuffie "siblings." Speaking of mom, Mira is also doing well
. Due to the c-section she missed out on some key transition hormones so is still trying to figure out what exactly motherhood means, but she is being very careful with her feet, letting him nurse, and checking in on him frequently if she's not actually in with him. Combined with her natural tendency to adore and mother puppies, these are all very good signs.
She's a very good girl, and he, despite being in the wrinkly hamster phase, is completely wonderful from his wrinkley nose to his pretty arched neck to his wee toes and long puppy tail. Strong and active and already making his demands known and quite willing and able to go in search of whatever it is he wants.
So around noon today we welcomed Mira's 21-ounce singleton boy puppy into the world. They are home now (well, home = Mira's breeders' house where they will be spending her maternity leave). He is thriving and has a round belly filled with colostrum/milk as he snoozes next to his warm mom, on a warming pad surrounded by stuffie "siblings." Speaking of mom, Mira is also doing well
. Due to the c-section she missed out on some key transition hormones so is still trying to figure out what exactly motherhood means, but she is being very careful with her feet, letting him nurse, and checking in on him frequently if she's not actually in with him. Combined with her natural tendency to adore and mother puppies, these are all very good signs.She's a very good girl, and he, despite being in the wrinkly hamster phase, is completely wonderful from his wrinkley nose to his pretty arched neck to his wee toes and long puppy tail. Strong and active and already making his demands known and quite willing and able to go in search of whatever it is he wants.
