my dog literally just gave birth
2007-12-16 02:10:51 · 19 answers · asked by J-O 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You can touch them now if she will let you. You should look them over and make sure their cords are not bleeding too much and help dry them off if she is not doing so. by licking them. also make sure the pups are on a nipple right away so they can get some milk into them. this is very important. Also when she is about to give birth again move the pups out of her way so she doesn't step on them ok. When she is done clean her whelping box and get clean bedding in there too. Nothing worse than having mom and pups in wet and dirty bedding!
Please remember to get her into the vets tomorrow for a post whelping check up! It is so important for you to do this. This way the vet can check her over and make sure she is ok, and has no retained pups or any retained afterbirth. Bring the pups too this way the vet can check them over too!
Keep the new family warm and clean and hopefully everything will turn out fine!
2007-12-16 02:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
In many cases there is no problem with touching them right away. When my dog had her litter I was there with here helping her along and I held every one of the pups before they were even a minute old. You should be guided by the behaviour of the mom. If she is growling or agressive then leave them be. As for making sure they are ok. Just make sure they stay warm and that they are no bleeding from the navel area. Otherwise there is little you can do unless the mom is not feeding them and then it would fall to you.
2007-12-16 10:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by dsi_samw 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well the only thing I can tell you for sure is that I am close to positive that it is not a dog thing that the mom won't have anything to do with a pup with human scent on it the only thing I have heard that to be true for is birds and even that I am not sure is true. I suppose it could be true if you took the pup away for days and tried to return it.
I have seen breeding shows that leave the mom with the puppy's for 24 hours before weighing and color collaring them and some that take them shortly after birth just don't keep them away from mom for long. You need to make sure they are all doing okay so I would at least pick them up and check to see if they all looked alright then give them right back if you are worried.
I am not a breeder I just love to watch all sorts of animal shows it is kinda neat to watch puppies being born if you have more question just call your vet and ask when it would be okay and how long you can keep them away from mom and what you need to check for
2007-12-16 10:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie S 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If the mother isnt aggressive and you have cleaned up your hands, touch them all you want. It is important that if they are not suckling to lead them to the nipples. Colostrum (which is the first milk produce by a mother...has immediate immunities and nutrients to help protect the new borns). If your dog doesnt have her vaccinations I suggest keeping the pups away from any other dogs until they can be vaccinated.
ADD: It is important to realize that if a dog is not fully mature herself and has had a littler of puppies she sometimes will NOT have the instinctive motions of a mother.
ADD2: Of course the obvious, bring her and the pups to the vet..like the others have said. Just to be sure everything is running smoothly.
2007-12-16 10:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
your dog knows, trusts, and loves you, it is safe for you to handle the puppies as soon as they are born but like someone else posted, dont over do it simply because its better for a puppy to not be handled too much at first. The mother will not abandon the litter for her owner touching them, dogs arent rabbits,(which will eat an entire litter if you touch them sometimes) but even a rabbit, if it trusts you and is a big pet will allow you to handle the babies.The only time i have ever known a dog to kill her puppies was if she was too young and immature to take care of the litter, or if the puppy was sick.
2007-12-16 10:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Gee, I help with the birth, check each puppy for things like cleft palates, and weigh each puppy right after birth. That is what responsible people do.
If the bit ch trusts you, it is never a problem.
You are also going to have to cheage the bedding at least DAILY. so you WILL have to tough them to clean the area.
2007-12-16 10:19:55 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
your going to want to give your dog time. after all she did just give birth.
i would suggest not touching them until the mother has bonded with her puppies.
for some reason when dogs and cats give birth if they are unable to have privacy they will take their young ones and move them somewhere around the house so don't be suprised
2007-12-16 10:14:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
You must touch the pups as soon as they come out to make sure they are all breathing and what not. Take the pups and momma to the vet.
2007-12-16 10:14:19 · answer #8 · answered by bana 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You can and should handle your pups (gently of course) now and regularly (it's part of socializing your puppies, they are learning about being handled by humans and you want them to be comfortable with it).
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2007-12-16 16:33:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anytime after the first few days, just be gentle. Need to check to see if they have all of their parts, make sure they are breathing without wheezing, and make sure momma is nursing all of them.
2007-12-16 10:16:40 · answer #10 · answered by smittybo20 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋