She had her puppies in the garage should i move them inside where it is warmer? And is there anything I should do or let her do it all?
2007-02-12 03:22:58 · 13 answers · asked by Tami B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
if you living in the northern states or in temps below 35 degrees then you should move the puppies inside, into the basement or a room that you can clean easily. Puppies are prone to hypothermia if mom doesnt spend enough time with them and they are not properly sheltered.
Its ok to move them now but you need to bring a familar blanket or things that have there smells on them. Also be sure there isnt things they can crawl under. Maybe get one of those smale inside round pens to confine mom and pups to one area.
2007-02-12 03:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Animals like to go into seclusion when they have their babies. It's natural and helps them protect from predators. She picked that spot for a particular reason - probably because she's sheltered, safe, and isolated.
You don't want to handle the pups right after birth or for about a week after at least. You want them to smell like her puppies - not like you. If you do handle them and they take your scent she may reject them as her own and then you'll be trying to bottle feed all the little guys as well as teaching them such things as how to go to the bathroom.
If you worry that it's too cold for her - bring her an extra blanket, or a space heater with a timer. Some of the newer ones have fire saftey's on them and a simple timer switch to control when it comes on and off is very inexpensive.
If you decide to bring her something to help keep her warm, don't try to see the puppies or to handle her. She's going to be in mother mode - which means she may not recognize you as her friend. Take your time and move slowly, seeing how comfortable she is with you being there. She may not allow you to get too close.
Make sure she has food and water near by - and that she knows they are there. She'll be pretty weak for a few days and need to stay healthy to feed her puppies.
2007-02-12 03:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by noncrazed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can move the mother and her puppies.
You can make a nice warm place for her and move them for her. I would get a box that is large enough for her to lay down in and the puppies to be in where she has enough room for them not to be trampled by her. She may also still be digging as she may still be experiencing cramping so you will need to watch that she doesn't harm them if she digs. Digging is normal and she may need to do it, you just have to keep an eye out for her not to dig and hurt them in the process. Another thing you should do is have the sides of the box at a height so the puppies do not crawl off and can find her to nurse. Right now they do not have their eyes open. I like to cover my boxes with a nice soft material wrapping it under the sides so that puppies do not crawl underneath and get lost. Another thing I like to do is put in a heating pad on low with safety pins closing the opening so that puppies do not crawl into the covering and get lost and dehydrated. The mother of the puppies will most likely be very happy that you are helping her care for them. Even cats that don't often like to be handled much often allow their owners to put kittens on nipples. So yes do take them inside and keep a close eye on them to be sure that they are all eating. If you don't have a box large enough right now bring them in before you look for one and put them and the mother on something soft in an area that can keep the puppies in one place while the mother can walk around. Maybe role up a few towels and place them as curbing under a larger blanket or sheet (flannel sheets are nice for that).
2007-02-12 03:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring the mom and pups inside. Get a box large enough for her to lay down with the pups to nurse--a box that has sides that will keep the kids in and she can get in and out. She will stay near the babies for the first weeks or month. Put a blanket in or torn papers in the box. Mom will clean up after them until they begin eating food.
Make certain mom has good food and water.
Enjoy!
2007-02-12 03:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 00:32:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would bring them inside. But when you do use something to hold the puppies with like a clean rag. this keeps your scent off of the puppies.
2007-02-15 08:21:59 · answer #6 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if it's cold outside bring the puppies and your dog inside!!
2007-02-12 03:27:07 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, bring them in.
As long as they are nursing, then don't sweat it, she'll handle it. Do yourself a huge favor and run to the bookstore and grab a book on whelping that will give you instructions on your role in all this. You won't get accurate or intelligent advice on here, and right now, that is what you need the most.
Please have her spayed as soon as the vet says it's okay to do so.
2007-02-12 03:29:02 · answer #8 · answered by GSDJunkie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take your dog and puppies where it is warm and safe. Make sure the bedding is clean often. She.. in the most part.. will take care of her puppies, but please make sure they are somewhere where they are kept warm. Puppies can die if they get a chill.
2007-02-12 03:42:44 · answer #9 · answered by china 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait a little, just put a heater in the garage she may reject the puppies if you mess with them.
2007-02-12 03:27:59 · answer #10 · answered by help:) 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋