Little Miracles

About 8 weeks ago we pulled a very pregnant little dog from the pound.  Two days later she came down with parvo.  Midge was taken to Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital and treatment was started.  The vets researched and there was very little information on pregnant dogs and parvo so a conservative treatment was started.  The next morning, hooked up to IV's and very sick, Midge gave birth to 9 puppies.  She was a good momma and tried her best to clean the babies and then vomit.  The techs stood there with her and took the babies and cleaned them so she wouldn't be sick.  There were two babies that didn't make it right away, they were very weak.  Then we lost a third.  The rest were very healthy and eating well.  No one was sure if the pups would get parvo or what to do.  Some of the meds that Midge needed were not good for the babies but if Midge didn't make it the chances of the pups making it were slim.  It was decided to treat Midge aggressively and hope for the best.  The next day Midge was better.  On Monday she and her babies got to come home.  The next five weeks would tell if the pups would make it.  We watched them like a hawk.  We made it to the 5 week mark!! The are now 8 weeks old and ready to find their new home.

Midge with Parvo and new babies