2006-08-19 22:39:33 · 14 answers · asked by L H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We have bred pitbulls in the past and our beagle has also had puppies. I know there are different situations that may come up with different breeds and each individual dog. Our experiences have been good though, and over all, the mother dog seems to take care of things on her own. When the pups do come out, she should eat the sac that is surrounding them off within a real short period of time and lick the pup to stimulate it. If she leaves the pup in the sac, it could die, so if she was to not remove it for some reason, you would want to do that. Hopefully she will just do well on her own!!! Best of luck to you & new puppies!
2006-08-19 22:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is far too much information for us to be able to put here, buy the book thats been recommended as soon as possible.
She needs a nest box inside a den, and the whole thing should be in a playpen to stop the pups wandering off when they're older. Plus they need to be in a quiet room out of the way.
You need to think about collecting newspapers now so you have enough for the 8 weeks that you'll have the pups, and start putting money aside for the puppy food.
2006-08-20 03:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by pea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog had puppies back in the eighties when I was about ten, so I do have a rough idea of what to do as I was on hand to help my Dad when Gillie birthed.
The best thing is that the mother is kept warm and quiet and out of the way of noise and people. Invest in some heat lamps for her and the puppies and put loads of loose wood shavings and paper down in a wooden box for mum if you can. This will help her to settle and create a nest for herself as she is broody. Also, let her have something familiar like a blanket from her bed or a toy.
Mum should be given supplements with her food, I do know that, but it's better if you check with the vet which ones.
When Mum's in labour, she will start breathing very rapidly just as we do. When she pushes the puppy out, it will be in a mebranous sack that usually Mum licks away, you can then help her by rubbing some of the puppies for her to get this off as she will no doubt be exhausted and put the puppy straight on her to suckle. She will do the rest. Just remember to keep her and her puppies warm at all times. Hope this helps you!
2006-08-19 22:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi.. worked at a vets for 2 years... Staffies, have large heads, and due to the poor breeding habbit trying to make the heads larger, and larger, it is often difficult for this tye of dog to give birth.
I would sugest informing your vet of the pregnancy, take the dog to be checked out. Make sure your dog doesnt have a heart murmour, lots do, eg giving birt will kill it. Once shes been checked as fit, take the dog home, personally, if it was mine, i would get the back of my car ready, and when she started, get her into it, and wait outside the vets for her to have the pups.
This way you avoid the vet bills, but should your dog require a csection (£800 ish) or you have to make the descision to loose the pups or the dog, at least you will be close..
Remember, all the puppies will need lots of vaccinations, and fleaing, and you can only get this done at the vet. You shouldnt let the puppies out of the house, until they have finished their vaccines.
2006-08-19 23:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by yeah well 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi just a few tips on her how long has she got and is there someone home with her all the time most females will have there babys in the night or very early in the morning have you got the male with you as well if so you will need to keep him away as he will want to see hes babys but she wont like this she may even get abit aggresive with him i would try to keep them away if i was you i breed rottys and i no it hard to keep them away but you have got to try trust me make sure you have everythink she needs i.e a blanket,fresh water,clean bedding,and some food about 1 to 2 hours after she has had all babys as she will be quite hungry if she doesnt eat dont worry just leave it there for her she will eat when she is ready and make sure she has peace and quite as she will be very tired after just be there if she looks like she cant cope then you migth have to phone the vets up but i wouldnt worry to much they normaly no what to do as soon as it happenes if you get stuck and you need more advise you can email me on tracieandsteve@btinternet.com i hope this helps and good luck and have fun
2006-08-22 03:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put her some were quite and warm give her a box to lay in make shore shes left quite watch but dont touch a person shes fond of could stay with her but dontlet lots of people near hershe will cope put a pen round her so she can not get out.when she has had all her babes let her go to the toilet she will fuss if shes a good mum but dont worry away from her babes for little while will not hurt.if there is problem get to a vet quick.
2006-08-20 11:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read up on birthing puppies so that you don't feel too helpless.
But generally you can leave it all to the Mum,its amazing how they know what to do. Don't touch the puppies to early ,tell the "Mum"
that she is a good girl and very clever ! Good luck enjoy !
2006-08-20 00:16:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, just look up vet and dog birth sites on net, get a book from library or talk to your local vet. Remember to keep calm as your loved one will feed on your emotions. Keep her warm and comfortable. Lots of pats and praise. If any sign of struggle or she is taking a long time, take her straight to the vet....no matter what time of day or night! Good luck and remember to enjoy the experience, nature usually knows best!
2006-08-19 22:48:09 · answer #8 · answered by fireopal 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
keep an eye on her when she is having them an give hand if u need to ,i had to pull one of my dogs pups out because it got stuck ,if that happent do it gentle,it could take hours for all them to b born ,make sure she has a big bowl of water near,then make sure all pups are feeding if one isnt just put it to the teeth till is starts to suck,good luck
2006-08-20 06:22:20 · answer #9 · answered by LORRAINE J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 1st thing you need to do is buy the book ' Book of the bit'ch'
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1860540236/026-5508796-4076422?v=glance&n=266239&s=gateway&v=glance
Read it well it will have all the info you need.
Also there is a great doggie forum you could join.
www.champdogs.co.uk or www.champdogsforum.co.uk
Good luck.
2006-08-19 22:48:47 · answer #10 · answered by ***Missy*** 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋