If you are expecting the appearance of puppies from day to day, you should not only prepare a suitable place for the mother, but also not miss the moment of the beginning of labor, so as not to leave your pet alone in difficult times. By what signs can you determine the approach of childbirth?
Instructions
Step 1
Calculate how much time has passed since the day of mating. Typically, the onset of labor is about 58-65 days. Mark this time on your calendar in advance and try to arrange your affairs so that you can be with your dog.
Step 2
Set up a place for the expectant mother and her offspring. As a rule, as the time approaches, the dog becomes restless, carefully examines dark corners, cabinets, drawers and other possible secret places. If you notice such changes in her behavior, it means that you need to arrange a family nest. A box made of thick plywood or three-sided planed boards works best, but you can use a regular TV box. Place it in a quiet, dry place free from drafts, and place newspapers and a soft cloth on the bottom.
Step 3
Observe your dog's health and behavior closely. The first signs of the onset of labor are a decrease in body temperature by about one degree. If you notice that the dog got worried, went to the equipped place, started digging, then labor is beginning.
Step 4
Pay attention to the following phenomena: the appearance of mucus from the vagina indicates that water is leaving, the dog is breathing heavily, it may begin to squeal, its stomach sinks, most likely, it will refuse to eat. Particular attention should be paid to young dogs who give birth for the first time. They may not understand what is happening to him, begin to rush and whine loudly.
Step 5
Don't worry, ask the outsiders to leave the room and watch the process. Contractions can last for several hours, but usually no help is needed, the dog will do everything on its own. If the female is primiparous, when the baby appears, help her to rupture the amniotic fluid and cut the umbilical cord. Care should be taken to ensure that the young, inexperienced mother does not crush the puppies. If something goes wrong, call a specialist immediately.
