First, prenatal preparations for dogs
A few days before the dog is due to give birth, Pet owners need to pay attention to preparing the following items: prepare a quiet, comfortable and closed delivery room for the pregnant dog; prepare scissors, towels and other items, and strictly disinfect them. When the mother dog is giving birth, the pet owner needs to pay attention to observe whether the dog bites the umbilical cord and fetal membrane connected to the puppy. Tear off the fetal membrane in time, and then dry the puppy with a sterilized towel. However, if the mother dog actively helps the puppy dry, this step can be omitted. In addition, when the dog is giving birth, it is best for the pet owner to prepare a large closed cage in advance. Once the dog has a dystocia, you can immediately put it in the cage and send it to the pet hospital for a caesarean section.
Second, the signs of the female dog before giving birth
The female dog usually has the following symptoms before giving birth: The female dog Mental restlessness, hypothermia, decreased appetite, fondness for dark places and constant scratching of mats, discharge from vulva, enlarged breasts and nipples with a small amount of milk flowing. If it is found that the female dog’s amniotic fluid is still not producing 2 to 3 hours after the rupture, the pet owner should send her to the pet hospital for treatment in time.
3. How long does it take for a dog to give birth
The length of a dog’s production is affected by the dog’s constitution and amniotic membrane damage Generally speaking, a dog will give birth to a puppy about 30 minutes after the rupture of the amniotic fluid, and some dogs with better physique will have a faster production time. Generally, when a pregnant dog has white secretions behind the buttocks, it means that the dog is about to give birth. If the dog has not given birth to a puppy for a long time, it is necessary to consider whether the dog is dystocia. It is recommended to send the dog to the nearest pet hospital as soon as possible. Get treatment.
In general, there are a lot of preparations and matters that pet owners need to do to give birth to a dog. It will be busy for a long time, because it is necessary to pay attention to preventing the puppy from catching a cold and feeding smoothly. However, if the pet owner can do their homework carefully in advance, it can also help the dog deliver the baby. Many pet owners have had a good time helping their dog deliver for the first time.
