To give birth to a Yorkie, you should approach the matter responsibly, with great care and accuracy. It is very important not to interfere with the expectant mother and provide her with timely assistance.
Instructions
Step 1
Take your Yorkshire Terrier to your veterinarian well in advance to check for possible abnormalities in your pregnancy. Do this three weeks before giving birth.
Step 2
A Yorkie pregnancy lasts exactly 63 days. Prepare the room the day before - dry and ventilate it. The ambient temperature should be between 25 ° C and 30 ° C. If necessary, arrange for heaters in advance.
Step 3
Before the onset of labor, the Yorkie is anxious and begins to walk around the room from corner to corner, digging with his paws and breathing heavily. Fondle her to calm her down a little.
Step 4
Before the immediate birth, the bitch begins contractions and attempts, which are constantly increasing and becoming more frequent. Usually Yorkies cope with childbirth on their own. At first, they lie on their side, and after a while, with strong pushing, you will notice a dark bubble. Soon he is pushed out with the puppy. The dog gnaws at the shell, then the umbilical cord and carefully licks the puppy. If everything went well, the baby begins to squeak and tinker.
Step 5
Observe the process carefully and do not interfere with the birth. Only at the moment when the puppy begins to look for the mother's nipple, carefully help him in this.
Step 6
Don't let the Yorkie eat the expelled placenta, it will make her stomach upset.
Step 7
If the bitch is confused or does not have time to help her babies, you will have a Yorkie. Free the newly emerging puppy from the bubble. At a distance of two centimeters from the tummy, cut the umbilical cord and treat with iodine. If necessary, clear mucus from the puppy's nose and mouth. This is done with bandages and syringes. Then bring the baby to the mother and insert the nipple into his mouth.
Step 8
To properly deliver your Yorkie you need to be very careful. If this is your first time encountering them, invite an experienced veterinarian well in advance.
