Precautions for dogs after giving birth

1. After the female dog gives birth, her vulva, tail, breasts and other parts will become dirty and unclean. They should be washed with warm water without affecting her rest. Wipe dry and replace contaminated mats. Pay attention to the delivery room to be insulated and moisture-proof. Never take a bath to prevent water from flowing back through the open vulva and causing infection.
2. Pay special attention to prevent the mother dog from squeezing the puppies. If you hear the short barking of the puppies, you should go to check immediately and take out the squeezed little ones in time.
3. Postpartum dogs sometimes appear very irritable. This is because female dogs are more cautious and do not want their children to be disturbed, so it is best for owners to give them a quiet environment.
4. Female dogs generally do not eat within 6 hours after giving birth and always rest in the nest except for defecation and defecation. The owner can give warm water at this time. Owners should pay attention to the female dog’s diet, which should be rich in nutrition.

Symptoms before dogs give birth to puppies

1. The female dog begins to feel restless, constantly scratching the floor and mats with her front feet, and making nest-building movements.
2. Most female dogs don’t eat within 24 hours before giving birth, or they only eat a small amount of their favorite foods. Some will vomit slightly before giving birth.
3. Generally, on the day of delivery, the body temperature of the female dog will gradually decrease. The closer to delivery, the lower it will be. It may drop to about 36°C 24 hours before delivery.

Preparation before the dog gives birth to puppies

1. Use appropriate materials to make a birthing box. The birthing bed should be flat and covered with bedding or old blankets, cotton wool and other insulation materials. , the delivery bed is surrounded by cloth curtains to keep warm and prevent wind.
2. If it is cold in winter, a large bulb can be used above the delivery bed for heating.
3. Before delivery, the female dog’s body surface should be wiped clean, especially the buttocks and breasts. Prepare scissors, towels, sutures, 70% alcohol or iodine tincture for disinfection in advance.