My dog is due any day now for puppies! Is there anything I need to do help her i.e. give her water while delivering, pet her? etc.
2006-12-09 11:27:17 · 10 answers · asked by MoniCuddle 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Things to watch for are nesting behavior, Dam could become distressed as in pacing acting uncomfortable, panting, restlessness. She may refuse food as her appetite goes away. Do not let her out to relieve herself without supervision. I have known many puppies being born outside. Just be there to help if needed. Keep her calm. A little water is good during the time she is having puppies. My dogs ,when due .never leave my side. I have lost many of sleep over this. Prepared to have restless nights. Good luck to you and it is a good idea to always have a vet number close at hand if need be. If you haven't read any books on whelping.. now is a good idea to at least skim over one. You will need to know what to do when the times comes if she needs help. All dogs are different, some whelp easy, some are big babies like mine and need you to hold their little paws. In either case make sure she is getting the best you know how.
2006-12-09 11:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by china 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first sign that a new puppy family is on the way is normally signaled by the mother having a lack of interest in food about a day or so before giving birth. You may notice her lick herself and have some slight swelling near the vulva. Your dog may also have some abdominal cramping which will increase as she gets closer to her time of delivery. You can also tell by the appearance of what looks like a water sac hanging out of her. If she opens the sac and a clearish fluid comes out, then you've got puppies on the way! The best things to have on hand when your dog does give birth are towels, a whelping box, and your vet's emergency number if things seem to get complicated.
2006-12-09 12:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by Ayame T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just try to keep her as calm as possible and be there comforting her but don't be too involved she is a mom and she will take care of her pups, when they first come out just let her clean the etc. don't try to get to excited and pick them up to soon, also try and make sure she has an area to deliver the pups, such as a welping box, or a place with a lot of blankets, and keep an eye on her watch for too much bleeding or watch how long between each pup it is (no more than 1 hr) if any of these things occur call you vet, good luck.
2006-12-09 11:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by bholsinger3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can expect to be a contributer to an already overwhelming pet population... There's SO many dogs(and other animals) that are literally dying for a home already. Get your dog neutered after this litter and be more responsible..
2006-12-09 13:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by bellagirlinchicago 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Boil water and get some towels. I suggest doing some research before delivery happens.
2006-12-09 11:44:10 · answer #5 · answered by ascendent2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pet her a lot and put warm water on her stomach with a rag while delivering and make sure you have something for the blood to go on
2006-12-09 11:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by t_thode 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
just let her have a quite warm place to be alone. she will begin panting heavy and you will be able to see the contractions. her vulva will also swell a bit more. dont handle the pups with bare hands, you wouldnt want her to reject them. give her a few days before you handle the pups.
2006-12-09 11:31:54 · answer #7 · answered by kalahw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should have done research before you bred your dog this way you would have known what to expect but then again what can be expected from a byb.
2006-12-09 11:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whats a byb? Give her a closet and an old blanket, she should be fine.
2006-12-09 11:35:47 · answer #9 · answered by matt_woodman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
babies
2006-12-09 13:19:20 · answer #10 · answered by scottb62821 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋