Delivering Puppies – Ten Quick Steps
1. Stay calm
Delivering puppies can be effortless at times so don’t panic. Large breeds are particularly easy.
2. Confine pregnant dog to a good location.
The first concern when your dog is delivering puppies is the location of the mother. A drafty cold area out of arms reach is the worst place a dog can have puppies. If your dog is currently in labor confine her to a location that is draft free, warm and easily accessible to you.
3. Get phone number for your vet or local emergency vet (for after hours).
See end of article for national emergency vet directory.
4. Gather supplies
Needed items include scissors, floss (or hemostat), heat pad, petroleum jelly, hand towel, calcium, (tums, vanilla ice cream, or dog supplement) fyi- Calcium aids in birthing contractions of dogs
5. Keep Mother calm
Limit the number of people and animals that are around the …
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