How to deliver a female dog
With the popularity of pet breeding, more and more people are paying attention to the fertility issues of female dogs. Delivering a female dog is a process that requires professional knowledge and careful operation. This article will introduce in detail how to deliver a female dog, including preparations, delivery steps and postpartum care, to help you successfully complete this important task.
1. Preparation work
Before a female dog is about to give birth, adequate preparations need to be made to ensure that the birth process goes smoothly. Here is a list of items to prepare:
| Item name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Clean towel or gauze | For wiping newborn puppies |
| Sterilized scissors | Cut the umbilical cord |
| iodophor or alcohol | Disinfect umbilical cord |
| Incubator or heating pad | Maintain puppy body temperature |
| disposable gloves | maintain hygiene |
| nutritional supplements | Replenish physical strength for female dogs |
2. Delivery steps
The birth of a female dog is usually divided into three stages: contraction period, delivery period and placenta expulsion period. The following are the specific delivery steps:
1.contraction period: Female dogs will show symptoms such as restlessness and frequent licking of the vagina. At this time, it should be placed in a quiet and warm environment to avoid disturbance.
2.labor period: The female dog starts to exert force, and the puppies will be born one after another. After each puppy is born, the mother dog bites off the umbilical cord and licks the puppies clean. If the bitch fails to do this, you will need assistance with:
| steps | Operation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wipe the puppy's mouth and nose with a clean towel to ensure smooth breathing |
| 2 | Use sterilized scissors to cut the umbilical cord 2-3 cm away from the puppy's abdomen |
| 3 | Disinfect umbilical cord section with iodophor |
| 4 | Place the puppies next to the mother and let her lick them |
3.placenta expulsion period: After each puppy is born, the female dog will excrete the corresponding placenta. Make sure the placenta is completely expelled, otherwise infection may occur.
3. Postpartum care
After delivery is complete, both the mother dog and the puppies require special care:
| Care object | Nursing measures |
|---|---|
| bitch | Provide highly nutritious food, keep the environment quiet, and observe for abnormal bleeding or fever |
| puppies | Make sure each puppy can eat colostrum and keep the environment temperature at 30-32℃ |
4. Precautions
1. If the female dog does not give birth to the next puppy for more than 2 hours, it may be dystocia and you need to contact the veterinarian immediately.
2. Keep the environment quiet during delivery to avoid frightening the bitch.
3. Record the birth time and weight of each puppy to facilitate subsequent health monitoring.
4. Check the bitch’s udder regularly after giving birth to avoid mastitis.
Through the above steps and precautions, you can better deliver your mother dog and ensure the health of your mother dog and puppies. If you are delivering a baby for the first time, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian or professional in advance for more detailed guidance.
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