Any Tips?

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Hello there I was wanting any tips on a bitch thats in pup just so i can be perpared. She is due in around 2 weeks time. This is the first time i have ever had a bitch have pups so please any advice would be welcome..

 

thanks

She could drop the pups a couple of days either side of her due date, have plenty of newspapers available as they are easy to red up. You'll know when their on there way as she will become really restless not sittin at peace, burling round and round ripping up newspaper trying to make a nest for the pups, also she might be of her food and she may empty her bowels before the big event. When the first one is here there may be about 20 mins apart for the next, sometimes quicker and sometimes up to an hour , any longer may be cause for concern and if in doubt phone the vet for advice. Watch out for a breeched pup it may need assistance by gently pulling it every time she has a contraction, she may not eat straight after she delivers as the afterbirth is a meal in itself. Once you think she has deivered all of the pups have a feel of her belly to make sure its soft and there is no dead pups left inside her, make sure the pups are all suckling and everything should be ok. Best of luck with the pups and if in any doubt pm me and I will try and help you. All the best! Neil

 

Thank you VERY much neil I am really greatfull. Will the bitch let me touch her (to feel her tummy). Sorry for being a pest but we all have to learn at some point . Once again thank you, you have given me very valuable advice.

 

Terrie

if shes a good natured bitch she should be fine with you having a wee check