If your precious pet is expecting puppies, then you should start to prepare her for motherhood. A couple of weeks before your dog gives birth, make sure that you give the expectant mother a place where she can lie down and put her puppies in. You can secure a whelping huge box with lots of blankets in it or you can buy a big crate to make her and her puppies feel more comfortable. However, make sure that the whelping box or the crate that you will give your pet dog must be large enough for the mother to stretch in and out as well as to allow enough room for the breed of new puppies. It is also advisable to put the crate or box in a warm area which is free from distractions. This is because your pet and puppies will need a quiet and secure place to rest.
After securing the mother dog a place where she can stay for whelping, see to it that she is healthy and strong by giving her essential supplements, lots of water and nutritious dog food. These will help her get through the birth stage especially if this is the first time for her to give birth. Just remember that as soon as you see any signs of whelping or the stage where your dog is having her contractions put her in the whelping box or crate that you secured for her and leave her alone. Do not move her unless she already has given birth because moving her at this time can make whelping more difficult for her.
Moreover, an experienced mother dog will be able to know how to take care of her puppies after she has given birth. For example, she will bite off the umbilical cord and eat the placenta afterbirth. But whatever the case, be ready to assist your pet dog in instances where her puppies may be strangled with the umbilical cord. If the mother does not take the initiative, remove all covering membranes from the puppy, clean its face and remove any mucus from its mouth and nose. The umbilical cord should then be tied off with one inch thread from the puppy’s body and cut it off beyond the tie. Apply a drop of any antiseptic at the end of the cord to prevent any infection. Finally, when each puppy begins to squirm and cry, just place it close to his mother so he can receive warmth and mothering, thus, your precious pooch will now begin another chapter of motherhood through nursing her babies.
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