As the saying goes, "giving birth to a baby is like going through hell." The same is true for dogs, especially small dogs. It is particularly difficult for small dogs to give birth to babies on their own.
According to Brother Shit, the more pure-bred dogs are, the more likely they are to have dystocia, especially VIPs, Dachshunds, Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, Bulldogs, etc., because after artificial improvement, the dog’s bones have changed. Small, the pelvic cavity becomes narrower, so it is more likely to cause dystocia.
So, if your family has the above For the small dogs mentioned, it is best to have them neutered just in case. If they do get pregnant, owners must pay special attention, calculate the expected date of delivery, and carefully observe the dog's condition before giving birth.
Dog dystocia is not only dangerous for the baby, but also endangers the life of the mother. I rarely wrote about similar knowledge before, so I take this opportunity to popularize it for everyone.
How to judge whether a dog is going to have dystocia?
1. The number of days a dog has been pregnant: If it is more than 72 days from the day of breeding, the dog may have dystocia.
2. The dog mother’s abdomen contracted obviously and strongly for more than 30 minutes, but she still did not give birth to a baby.
3. It can be seen that the mother dog is in severe pain, but there is no sign of giving birth to a dog.
4. The mother dog’s amniotic water broke, but she still didn’t give birth to a baby within two hours.
5. The dog mother is in a very weak mental state and has no strength to give birth.
If the dog encounters the above conditions during childbirth and the owner has no delivery experience, don’t hesitate to take it to the hospital for a cesarean section!
But if everything is normal with the dog, the owners should also be prepared to deliver the dog:
1. Preparation tools before delivering the dog.
1. The birthing box: It is best to customize the birthing box with wooden boards, or use a relatively hard cardboard box. The farrowing box should not be too small. The inside should be paved with soft mats or rags, which can allow the dog mother to prepare in advance. Go to the farrowing box for two days to adapt to the environment.
2. Disposable gloves and alcohol: In order to avoid cross-infection when delivering a dog, be sure to wear gloves and disinfect the gloves with alcohol before delivering the baby!
3. Hot water bag: The heat preservation ability of the dog baby will be very low after it is born. If the birth season is winter, you can prepare a hot water bag and put it in the nest, but not too hot. The water temperature is about At 40-50 degrees.
4. Cotton swabs and iodine: used to disinfect the dog after cutting the umbilical cord.There will definitely be bleeding after cutting the umbilical cord. Don’t be afraid. Use a cotton swab to quickly apply iodine on its belly. It will not only disinfect but also stop the bleeding!
5. Towels that absorb a lot of water: Because mother dogs will continue to bleed and even vomit during childbirth, the more towels you need to prepare, the better.
6. Disinfected scissors: Used to cut the umbilical cord of the dog baby. Just keep 1-2cm of the umbilical cord.
2. What are the techniques for delivering babies to dogs?
1. The dog will be nervous and irritable the day before giving birth. The owner must pet it more to calm it down.
2. Pay attention to whether the dog’s vulva and breasts are swollen. You can also try to squeeze the vulva to see if white liquid can be squeezed out. If so, it proves that the dog is about to give birth.
3. Note that most dog mothers will If a baby is born in the evening or early in the morning, the owner must pay close attention!
3. How to better deliver the baby?
1. If you think your dog is about to give birth, you can first let her lie down, and then massage her belly. Especially for the first baby, this can help her exert strength and help the dog's uterus contract.
2. Don’t be excited when you see a baby wrapped in fetal membranes being born. The owner should help tear the fetal membranes on the baby so that it can poke its head out in time and try its best to help the dog. Mom cleans up the feces.
3. The owner can pick up the baby dog, head down, open its mouth, and let it spit out the liquid in its mouth, so that it can breathe smoothly.
4. Then use sterilized scissors to cut the umbilical cord. After completion, put the dog back to the mother dog as soon as possible and wait for the arrival of the second child.
The above are the things to pay attention to when delivering a dog.
