my dog just had her puppies today and i found this website that has a lot of helpful insight. hope this helps people who are as clueless as i am!
http://www.zimfamilycockers.com/whelping.html
Right after it gives birth. ;)
Yes, they will take care of their puppies on there own. If you take care of one of their puppies it will be like if you raised them yourself and the mom will think the puppies are nothing she will proabbly not want them anymore
Puppies and not be trained from birth.
No it is not normal for chihuahua to eat its puppies at birth
From right after birth.
A dog's giving birth is called "whelping." This process involves the dog delivering her puppies, typically after a gestation period of about 63 days. During whelping, the mother will go through stages of labor, ultimately resulting in the birth of her puppies. Proper care and a safe environment are essential during this time to ensure the health of both the mother and her puppies.
the birth of puppies resulting from two impounded parents and the puppies are born at the pound
Take her to the local vet and they'll take care of the puppies.
by taking care of them
There may be nothing you can do, but give her a few hours to take care of the puppies. If it is her first litter, she may need time to adjust. If she still does not care for them you might try feeding them youself by mixing milk powder and warm water, and giving it to them from a baby bottle, but there are no guarantees.
Typically, the sex of a newborn puppy can be identified within the first few days of birth by examining the genital area. Male puppies will have a small protrusion called the prepuce, while female puppies will have a vulva. It is recommended to handle newborn puppies gently and with care when determining their sex.
Puppies are the young of dogs. They are helpless and need care from their mom.