Everything seems to be fine, but I know that her and her puppies will need to go
2007-02-19 21:38:41 · 11 answers · asked by ?Sherbear ? 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have been raising show dogs since 1965 and I would never bring in a dam unless I had reason to believe that she needed veterinary assistance after whelping. The reason I would not bring in a dam is simply because there is no need to expose her to anything (which would obviously expose the newborns through her). I also would not bring in puppies unless I was going to do their dew claws and/or tails. I do have a wonderful vet for tails and if you are needing tails done I will be happy to tell you how to determine if your vet was good, or if you should seek another one next time. When dams retain puppies they will show signs of discomfort etc., that are more intense than simply getting over delivery. Dams do dig for a while after they deliver and that is not necessarily a sign of distress, knowing if they are in distress can take some experience, but if you posted symptoms it might help should you think that your dam is in distress. Dew claws are commonly done at 3-5 days on the puppies, and most breeds do have them removed because it saves the dog harm should the dew claw get pulled later in life. I like to choose veterinarians that would be less likely to have disease ridden offices for the removal of dew claws. This is a major factor in why puppies should never be whelped in shelters if it is avoidable. Puppies are not as immune or capable of warding off illnesses that can be contracted from other dogs. Hence, breeders do not often like strangers visiting puppies until they are more mature, or many people walking through whelping areas with shoes that have been all over the world. Reguarding vaccinations, puppies can be vaccinated as early as 6 weeks but I preffer to wait until 7 or 8 with the first set. Bellow are some links to Dr. Dodds protocol for vaccinations, etc.
2007-02-20 02:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should take your dog and puppies to the vet as soon as you think she is done giving birth. Some dogs will retain a puppy (especially those with deep chests) and she will need the vets help to expel that pup. And if she does have a puppy still in there, you will need to get it out as soon as possible as she get septic poisoning and die from having a dead puppy inside her for too long. Unfortunately I am speaking from experience. The vet may also be able to give her what is called a clearing shot. This will cause her to have a couple of contractions and she will push out anything that is left. If you think your girl is fine, take those puppies in as soon as you can for a vet check. You need to make sure the puppies are not getting dehydrated. Puppies are so much fun!!! Enjoy them and Good Luck
2007-02-20 06:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by gr8danesak 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If everything is fine, why take them? I have raised shepherds, had many litters, and unless something is wrong with them, I only took them for their first shots, which includes a vet check...
make sure Mom has high protein food, or food for nursing Moms, at all times and that she has a full water dish also. Make sure she can get away from the pups for a bit each day, so she doesn't get stressed
Good Luck with the puppies
2007-02-20 06:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never taken them to the vet right after birth unless there was a problem. I learned to do the tails and dew claws from the vet 25 years ago. You would want to be certain that there are no pups left inside of her. I always get oxytocin from the vet before the litter is due and give a shot after the last pup. I would not wait until six weeks to start shots. Ideally they should have three sets before going to new homes.
2007-02-20 08:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by Born2Bloom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I usually take my bitches and pups to the vet within 48 hours of birth for a check up to make sure everything is OK health wise for the pups and mum. However, when you go to the vet make sure they have scrubbed everything down and do not take the mum and pups into the surgery until you are called to minimise any risk of passing any infection onto the new babies.
2007-02-20 05:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
are the puppies going to need there tails dock or dewclaws removed then you do it when they are 3 to 5 days old. other wise only do it if the mother is having problems or the puppies are. at 6 week the puppies need to go for there first shots.
2007-02-20 05:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think you should take the mom to the vet asap just to make sure everything went okay and she's fine.
2007-02-20 05:46:16 · answer #7 · answered by tinap1203 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As soon as posssible...
2007-02-20 07:14:35 · answer #8 · answered by iheartbassets3 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You should be reported to the animal abuse police. You have no business owning any pets due to your lack of common sense and attitude towards your dogs. People like you deserve jail time.
2007-02-20 05:47:44 · answer #9 · answered by Lynnemarie 6 · 1⤊ 10⤋
Well whenever you feel you WANT to get rid of them
2007-02-20 05:41:13 · answer #10 · answered by Jade L 2 · 0⤊ 9⤋