When a female dog gives birth what do you need?

Answer 1

be calm, quiet, and helpful. she wont like an ordinance. inform your vet. When a pup is born, there might be a bag of fluid, pop it. pinch the umbilical cord for a few seconds, then cut it with a normal pair of clean scissors. clean the puppy with a clean towel. and have fun! i recommend this wed site: http://www.shakatanboxers.com/breeding%20your%20boxer%20bitch.html

Answer 2

I use a "birthing box". A box made of strong cardboard. I line the inside with heavy plastic, then put an old quilt or blanket in there as well. Pretty much leave her alone and she will do all the work. I do have a few Chihuahuas that like me to be close when they give birth, so I sit by the box and put my arm in and pet her till she calms down. They don't have the option of an epidural, so they feel all the pain that comes with giving birth. If you feel at any time she is in trouble, call your veterinarian.

Answer 3

The main point that you need is that you need to be there the whole time. Remember that dogs aren't like people, and are not nearly as fragile. I've gone through this process twice and the big things you're going to need are a comfy spot for your dog to give birth, a pair of sharp clean scissors, plenty of wet rags, and a strong stomach. It is also smart to make a nest with old blankets and towels that you are willing to throw away.

When your dog gives birth to the first puppy, this nasty bag of mush is going to slide out. That is the sac the puppy is contained in. When this sac comes out momma's instinct takes over and she wants to rip the sac open with her teeth. This is why it's so important you are there with her when she give birth. Don't let her tear the sac and sever the umbilical cord with her teeth as her instinct tells her to. Make a small nick in the sac with the scissors and then tear the sac with your fingers till you get the puppy out.

This must be done quickly. Don't panic, but keep in mind that from the time the puppy detaches to the uterus to the point that you get them out of their sac and get them breathing they've gone without air! They will die if you wait too long to get them out.

Once the puppy is free of the sac it will be limp, and will not be breathing. In a natural birth momma would lick the puppy till it starts breathing. Don't let momma do this. Lay the puppy in one hand, place the other hand over the top, and gently rub them till they begin breathing. Once they start breathing, use the scissors to cut the umbilical cord and immediately give him over to momma. She knows best at this point.

She'll lick him clean, you can do this with a rag or wet towel, but I prefer to let momma do it as it begins the bonding process.

Answer 4

Be calm, quiet, and helpful. she won't like an audience. inform your vet. When a pup is born, there might be a bag of fluid, pop it. pinch the umbilical cord for a few seconds, then cut it with a normal pair of clean scissors. clean the puppy with a clean towel. and have fun! i recommend this wed site: shakatanboxers.com/breeding%20your%20boxer%20bitch.html