Because dogs are wonderful pets, one would not be enough for a dog lover as these animals are kind of addicting. It is therefore understandable if dog owners would want to breed the pet. Breeding the beloved pet would mean more pets to love and to share with family members. Moreover, watching the dog deliver the puppies would be a one of a kind experience.
Domesticated dogs, just like their ancestors in the wild can whelp easily - without needing any assistance from humans. However, abnormal and difficult birthing can put the life not only of the dam but also the life of the unborn puppies in danger. It is the task of the owner to provide for all the necessities that will make the whelping dog as comfortable as possible. A dog owner needs to have the ability to recognize the signs of abnormalities and difficulties in the condition of the whelping dog. Needless to say, it would also be necessary for a dog owner to have the ability to provide the pet with first aid, should assistance be necessary.
The dog's pregnancy would last for eight to nine weeks. At the end of this period, the whelping box lined with old blankets should be ready. The towels, the blunt tipped scissors or dental floss for the puppies' umbilical cords should be ready as well. A thermometer is a very important piece of tool that every owner of pregnant dogs must have. The normal 101.5 F body temperature will be decreased by 2 to 3 degrees 12 to 24 hours before whelping.
Normally a dog would not need human help in delivering the puppies. After the puppy was delivered, the mother dog will take care of the cleaning and the cutting of the of the umbilical cord. There are situations though when the dog would not bother to do the task it needs to do. This usually happens to first time moms. It will be the dog owner's task to tear the sac to prevent the puppy from suffocation. The dog owner has to clean the puppies as well.
A puppy that gets stuck half in and half out is a situation that needs immediate assistance. With a clean towel, grasp the protruding part and pull in a downward motion. A dead puppy stuck in the birth canal has to be removed. This is a life threatening condition that would need urgent professional attention but if none is available, the owner can lubricate the hand with K-Y jelly and try to remove the dead pup. This effort has to be done to save the life of the unborn puppies and the dam.
Domesticated dogs, just like their ancestors in the wild can whelp easily - without needing any assistance from humans. However, abnormal and difficult birthing can put the life not only of the dam but also the life of the unborn puppies in danger. It is the task of the owner to provide for all the necessities that will make the whelping dog as comfortable as possible. A dog owner needs to have the ability to recognize the signs of abnormalities and difficulties in the condition of the whelping dog. Needless to say, it would also be necessary for a dog owner to have the ability to provide the pet with first aid, should assistance be necessary.
The dog's pregnancy would last for eight to nine weeks. At the end of this period, the whelping box lined with old blankets should be ready. The towels, the blunt tipped scissors or dental floss for the puppies' umbilical cords should be ready as well. A thermometer is a very important piece of tool that every owner of pregnant dogs must have. The normal 101.5 F body temperature will be decreased by 2 to 3 degrees 12 to 24 hours before whelping.
Normally a dog would not need human help in delivering the puppies. After the puppy was delivered, the mother dog will take care of the cleaning and the cutting of the of the umbilical cord. There are situations though when the dog would not bother to do the task it needs to do. This usually happens to first time moms. It will be the dog owner's task to tear the sac to prevent the puppy from suffocation. The dog owner has to clean the puppies as well.
A puppy that gets stuck half in and half out is a situation that needs immediate assistance. With a clean towel, grasp the protruding part and pull in a downward motion. A dead puppy stuck in the birth canal has to be removed. This is a life threatening condition that would need urgent professional attention but if none is available, the owner can lubricate the hand with K-Y jelly and try to remove the dead pup. This effort has to be done to save the life of the unborn puppies and the dam.
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