Be Ready for New Pups - Part 1

The first thing to take in consideration is whether you can take car of new puppies. If not- it is irresponsible to allow your dog to become pregnant. Caring for puppies is a demanding commitment that should not be undertaken lightly.
Before giving birth:
*Have your vet phone number for any case.
*Prepare old towels, disinfected and warm water.
*when the mother begins to shiver and become restless, it's a sign the time has arrived. Also, *she'll pant and her body temp. drop two or tree degrees.
*After the first puppy arrives, the others should follow every eight to ten seconds.
When to call the vet:
*Two hours after contraction started and still no puppy.
* The mother does not deliver a placenta for each puppy.
*Mother become to weak or tired to manage the contractions.
*More then two hours after one puppy and still no sign of the next one.

Next time - taking care of new pups.

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