this morning when i was going to feed the dogs she had her puppies. i don't know what to do, this is the first time any of my dogs have ever had puppies.
she is outside, but it's getting windy..and she won't eat..is it possible to move her in the garage or what do i do??? HELP!!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-07 11:45:32 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Female dogs usually don't eat after giving birth. They've already eaten the afterbirth from each puppy and she's more concerned with feeding them than eating anything herself. I would give her a space in the garage. If you have a plastic baby pool that would be perfect to help her keep her puppies in one area. Fill it with newspapers and old towels and try to find a spot that isn't too drafty. Make sure all the puppies are nursing and then just leave her alone for a while. She'll be tired and all she wants to do is sleep. Don't worry about her apatite. Leave food out for her and she'll eat when she's ready. You'll need to clean the area every few days and put down fresh papers and towels. Don't forget that puppies need to be with their mother for at least 8 weeks before you start finding homes for them. They need all the nutrients from the mother's milk to live healthy lives. Below is a website that will help you. Have fun and enjoy the experience. When the puppies are weaned you need to get mom spayed so you won't have any more surprises.
2007-10-07 12:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by cestlavie44 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay there are three things you need to do immediatly.
1. Get somone to help you move the puppies inside, because at this time of year it is much to cold for they tpo be outside. Make sure you wear gloves when you pick them up. DO NOT pick them up if mama is showing any signs of agression. Instead biuld a lean-to around mama, being extremely careful.
2. If you have any other dogs, especially unutered male, tie the other dogs up IMMMEDIATLY! The other dogs may not hurt the puppies, but if they get too close mama masy attacke and hurt the other dogs. If you can not get mama to let you move the puppies away from the other dogs, the other dogs will have to stay tied up for a couple of weeks.
3. While you are doing thie have someone run inside and CALL your vet immediatly. If you can not reach your vet, have them call around until they can find another vet who is open. Have them then hand you the phone, because instructions can be lost in translation.
Please after you read this get off the computer and do all of this.
2007-10-07 12:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by AT 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the garage is a good place for her for safety and protection from the weather. Depending on her size make a bed area for her and the puppies. They like to be in a secluded area. Supply her with a protected area with soft, old blankets. She will clean up after her own puppies. After you make the "nesting area," move her and the puppies to that spot.
She will need access to water as she will be nursing the pups, and eventually she will have to be let out for her own breaks for elimination. She probably will not eat much for a while, as she will not want to leave her pups.
Don't worry, she knows how to take care of the puppies herself. She may not like the spot you choose for her, and will possibly move the puppies again. That's O.K. Then you simply move the blankets to where she has chosen.
Birth is such a miracle and joy to watch! My children grew up on a mini-ranch and had occasion to see just about everything with animals. We never even had to have talks about the birds and the bees, as they already knew the facts of life.
Best wishes and blessings!
2007-10-07 11:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by Ruth Boaz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you've never been around this before I would CALL A VET!! There are some that are open 24/7 you just have to look. Although I have many dogs I've never gone through a birth with them but I do know that, just like a baby, the first few hours are very important.
And yes, put them in the garage if you can. They'll be saver there.
Hope this helps
2007-10-07 11:52:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take them inside, and have a blanket or something soft for them. The mother should eat ( although she might not for a day). Make sure she has plenty of water available, as well as food. You probably want to keep her and the pups away from the other dogs, until the pups are larger, getting around on their own. Animals do well on their own taking care of new borns.
2007-10-07 11:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by RB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Females, that just whelped normally don't eat. The female & the puppies need to be brought inside, or the puppies will die. Puppies have a lot of trouble regulating body temperture for the first couple of weeks.
2007-10-07 13:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by redneckcowgirlmo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to move her and the pups to a warm location. Make sure she has plenty of bedding. Try every so often to get her to eat. If she doesn't eat then don't worry so much. She just doesnt want anything right now. Keep an eye on the pups and make sure there eating alright.
2007-10-07 11:49:20 · answer #7 · answered by Trina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you knew this was going to be a hectic,stressful situation why didn't you spay her??
anyhow, take her inside,the room should be heated and you should have a large dog bed or a pile of towels ready for her to rest on,offer her some Canidae can food. dogs love it since it has such an entising meaty taste. Offer you female as much food as she wants. She should be fed a combo of mostly dry puppy food with some wet food added. You should google Canidae and go to the store locator to have a look at their foods
2007-10-07 11:49:23 · answer #8 · answered by Jorjor 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If they are on the ground then you need to get them into a kennel. It's best to let her move them herself, so fix her a kennel or a box with a towel in the bottom. Give her time to try and figure this out, if not, do NOT touch the puppies with your bare hands. If you move them do not be surprised if she moves them again.
It is natural for them not to eat or even leave them for the first day. She will eat. I would recommend adding puppy food with her regular food. It will give her the extra protein and fat she will need to sustain her and in enrich her milk.
Good Luck!
2007-10-07 11:55:53 · answer #9 · answered by Melody 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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