when do you think my dog will have her puppies?what should I do to help her out?

Question

my dog was in her first heat ,I believe and got pregnant(i know thats bad).she is 56 days into her pregnacy,she was tring to get under the bed,and in my closet(no room for her in there) I think this might be nesting.I wanna make sure that im home so that i can help her.Not really sure what im supost to do.help me out.thanks

Answer 1

she is nesting.....she will have her pups within a week.....make a nice BIG pilet for her somewhere and show it to her....dogs don't need much help during labor......except for if the puppy gets wrapped up in the sack or umbilical cord and can't get out of it.....good thing to do with the mom during labor is encourage her by sayin good girl....and stuff......if a puppy comes out and isn't breathin wrap it in a towel, rub it, then take it from up high and pull it down fast(just make sure you have ahold of the pup....sounds crazy i know but it works).....

Answer 2

Set her up in a bathroom, in case she decides to move around, the blood can be wiped off the tile. depending on how large your dog is depends on the size of your box. you need to give her a whelping box and put old towels in there. Do you know what kind of dog got her pregnant? Was it large? Is he small? Since this is her first litter and since she is so young, I strongly suggest you do watch her. let her do all the work herself and if you see something that may not look right, call a vet before you do anything. You could harm the babies/or the dog if you try and help without any knowledge.the gestation period for a dog is 2 months, so with her running around she is looking for place to birth. It may take awhile before she actually has a puppy. you dont want her to run around because they will drop puppies and you may not be able to find them (under beds etc) Good luck! Congrats! Make sure they get safe homes!

Call your vet with any questions, they will help you for free over the phone!

Answer 3

You didn't say what kind of dog you have. Some dogs need help by a Vet to deliver the pups (the ones with big heads). But if your dog is not one then instinct will do the job. You probably won't need to do anything.

You will need to provide a comfortable box big enough for her to lay down in and have room for the pups later. This is a whelping box. They are usually made of wood but a big box cut down on one side with lots of layers of news papers on the bottom. Use a lot of newspaper so that when you clean the whelping box all you have to do is pick up a few layers of paper.

Good luck

Answer 4

There is nothing for you to do. Sit back and watch the miracle of birth. She may want to constantly go outside to use the potty...that will be a sign that birth is coming. Make sure she has a safe, warm place to have the pups. Make sure the pups are breathing and moving...if one comes out and is not breathing you can take a towel and try massaging the pup to stimulate breathing. Other then that she will take care of the rest.
If you think that she is having problems with the birth feel free to call an emergency vet clinic if your regular vet is closed. They will tell you what to look for to see if it is an emergency.

Answer 5

I have five dogs and yes one of them is a mama of two of them. When Bandit had her puppies I freaked out a little. Really you can only watch and see what happens. Just don't let her run and make her stay by her pups. My advice is stay near her and confort her while she is struggling. If a pup is having hard time getting out gently pull on it's back right leg. When they are all out don't move the mama, but clean up the blood and give her lots of water.
GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

The gestation period for dogs is 63 days. I agree that she is nesting. I've bred dogs for about 7 years now, and I've seen various types of nesting. Make sure she's comfortable and safe, and then let nature take its course.

Avoid the urge to try to save puppies that your dog may neglect or push away. There exists a primeval urge in dogs by which they discern which puppies won't survive. It will be better for the puppies to let the mother focus on the ones she knows will survive and rejoice that you get to watch them grow even if some don't make it.

Answer 7

Good grief - a little late to do research now isn't it?

Get this dog a whelping box with lots of newspapers in it. Put it in a quiet, warm room in the house and show it to her. She'll start nesting when she gets closer to whelping time. Also, her temp. will drop and she'll likely lose interest in food when she's close to whelping. She might be restless and following you around more. That's the time to stay close in case she wants or needs your help.

Answer 8

SHE WILL HAVE THEM WITHIN A WEEK. SHE NEEDS A SPOT THAT IS PRIVATE.USE NEWSPAPER BEFORE & AFTER THE BIRTH INSTEAD OF MATERIAL ITEMS.THE PUPPIES CAN SUFFOCATE & DO.DONT KEEP MAMAS WATER BOWL OR FOOD IN THAT AREA OR SHE WILL MOVE THEM.KEEP THE SMALLEST CLOSEST TO HER HEART,,BE SURE THAT ONE & THE OTHERS GET THEIR SHARE OF MILK AROUND THE CLOCK.DO NOT LET ANYONE ELSE TOUCH THE PUPPIES & KEEP OTHER PETS AWAY FROM THEM.E-MAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS.iV RAISED OVER 60 DOGS & OWN 15 NOW.CONGRADULATIONS ;O)

Answer 9

with my dog, we built her a little house filled with hay for her to go in, and the dogs usually give birth at 63 days. there's nothing you can really do to help her out besides watch her and make sure she doesn't step on any of her puppies. usually she'll do the rest by herself.

Answer 10

It sounds like she has about a week to go...
I used to breed Pitbulls and my female had to be with me through the whole thing...So if your dog is really attached to you beware cause beings that it is her first time she may have a hard time if you are not there with her....