{"id":4343,"date":"2022-06-08T11:14:47","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T11:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/"},"modified":"2022-06-09T10:59:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T10:59:09","slug":"do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you have to tie off a puppies umbilical cord?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#Do_you_have_to_tie_off_a_puppies_umbilical_cord\" title=\"Do you have to tie off a puppies umbilical cord?\">Do you have to tie off a puppies umbilical cord?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#What_happens_if_you_dont_tie_the_umbilical_cord\" title=\"What happens if you don\u2019t tie the umbilical cord?\">What happens if you don\u2019t tie the umbilical cord?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#When_should_you_cut_a_puppys_umbilical_cord\" title=\"When should you cut a puppy\u2019s umbilical cord?\">When should you cut a puppy\u2019s umbilical cord?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#Will_puppy_umbilical_cord_fall_off\" title=\"Will puppy umbilical cord fall off?\">Will puppy umbilical cord fall off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#What_do_you_put_on_a_puppys_umbilical_cord\" title=\"What do you put on a puppy\u2019s umbilical cord?\">What do you put on a puppy\u2019s umbilical cord?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#Do_umbilical_cords_fall_off_naturally\" title=\"Do umbilical cords fall off naturally?\">Do umbilical cords fall off naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#Why_do_fathers_cut_the_umbilical_cord\" title=\"Why do fathers cut the umbilical cord?\">Why do fathers cut the umbilical cord?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#Should_I_leave_my_dog_alone_while_she_is_in_labor\" title=\"Should I leave my dog alone while she is in labor?\">Should I leave my dog alone while she is in labor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#How_long_after_a_dog_gives_birth_can_you_touch_the_puppies\" title=\"How long after a dog gives birth can you touch the puppies?\">How long after a dog gives birth can you touch the puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#What_should_I_expect_from_my_dogs_first_litter\" title=\"What should I expect from my dog\u2019s first litter?\">What should I expect from my dog\u2019s first litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#What_can_Puppies_do_at_10_days_old\" title=\"What can Puppies do at 10 days old?\">What can Puppies do at 10 days old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#How_do_I_take_care_of_newborn_puppies\" title=\"How do I take care of newborn puppies?\">How do I take care of newborn puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#How_many_times_a_day_should_5_day_old_puppies_eat\" title=\"How many times a day should 5 day old puppies eat?\">How many times a day should 5 day old puppies eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_while_giving_birth\" title=\"Can I feed my dog while giving birth?\">Can I feed my dog while giving birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#How_do_you_know_when_the_last_puppy_is_born\" title=\"How do you know when the last puppy is born?\">How do you know when the last puppy is born?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord\/#Can_I_move_my_dog_and_her_puppies\" title=\"Can I move my dog and her puppies?\">Can I move my dog and her puppies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_to_tie_off_a_puppies_umbilical_cord\"><\/span>Do you have to tie off a puppies umbilical cord?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">While the mother dog nips off the umbilical cord, you must tie it. The American Kennel Club recommends tying the umbilical cord with dental floss and cutting it approximately 1\/2 to 1 inches from the puppy\u2019s abdomen.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-don-t-tie-the-umbilical\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_tie_the_umbilical_cord\"><\/span>What happens if you don\u2019t tie the umbilical cord?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Delaying the clamping of the cord allows more blood to transfer from the placenta to the infant, sometimes increasing the infant\u2019s blood volume by up to a third. The iron in the blood increases infants\u2019 iron storage, and iron is essential for healthy brain development.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jrn5kVt4MWU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-you-cut-a-puppy-s-umbilical-cord\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_cut_a_puppys_umbilical_cord\"><\/span>When should you cut a puppy\u2019s umbilical cord?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The umbilical cord can be tied with unwaxed dental floss, and cut on the far side of the time about two inches from the abdomen. The cut end should be painted with iodine to prevent infection. At the time of birth, the new mother will be busy cleaning her puppies, warming them, and allowing them to suckle.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-puppy-umbilical-cord-fall-off\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_puppy_umbilical_cord_fall_off\"><\/span>Will puppy umbilical cord fall off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the puppy is out of the uterus, the mother dog will immediately bite and break off each of her offspring\u2019s umbilical cord. In one to three days, the stump of the umbilical cord dries up and falls off, soon leaving just a scar.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YhOFBkNd988\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-put-on-a-puppy-s-umbilical-cord\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_put_on_a_puppys_umbilical_cord\"><\/span>What do you put on a puppy\u2019s umbilical cord?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The umbilical cord cut should be cleaned with iodine to prevent infection of the newborn via the umbilical cord. Be sure to provide an adequately heated area for the newborn litter. You should prepare a heating source, such as a hot-water bottle or heating lamp, to aide the mother in keeping the puppies warm.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MdjDx7dLqdg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-umbilical-cords-fall-off-naturally\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_umbilical_cords_fall_off_naturally\"><\/span>Do umbilical cords fall off naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your baby\u2019s umbilical cord stump dries out and eventually falls off \u2014 usually within one to three weeks after birth. In the meantime, treat the area gently: Keep the stump dry. Parents were once instructed to swab the stump with rubbing alcohol after every diaper change.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-fathers-cut-the-umbilical-cord\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_fathers_cut_the_umbilical_cord\"><\/span>Why do fathers cut the umbilical cord?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In fact, many fathers opt to be the one to cut the umbilical cord of their newborn to be as involved as possible in the birthing process.\u00a0 Cord blood collection occurs after the baby is born and the umbilical cord is cut, meaning the dads can still do their part in welcoming their little ones into the world.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-leave-my-dog-alone-while-she-is\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_leave_my_dog_alone_while_she_is_in_labor\"><\/span>Should I leave my dog alone while she is in labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should I be present during the whelping? Some dogs like the owner to be with them the whole time they are in labor. Others prefer to have their puppies in seclusion. If your pet chooses to be left alone, try to avoid intruding any more than necessary.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kvzkHwb4H88\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uh3D7rZ8lww\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-after-a-dog-gives-birth-can-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_a_dog_gives_birth_can_you_touch_the_puppies\"><\/span>How long after a dog gives birth can you touch the puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the puppies are about three weeks old, they will begin to move around on their own. This is when you can begin to pet them and interact with them more. You should only touch or pick up a newborn puppy if you observe that it is sick, if the mother abandons it, or in the case of orphaned puppies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-expect-from-my-dog-s-first\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_expect_from_my_dogs_first_litter\"><\/span>What should I expect from my dog\u2019s first litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First-time moms are young and need reassurance. A puppy\u2019s eyes are not open; they do use rooting behavior to find the nipple, but first-time moms don\u2019t realize a puppy isn\u2019t positioned to eat \u2013 older moms will tuck them. You can help them find the nipple and get a full tummy. Not eating goes with puppies getting cold.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-puppies-do-at-10-days-old\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_Puppies_do_at_10_days_old\"><\/span>What can Puppies do at 10 days old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At this stage our pups still can\u2019t hear but they begin to sense vibrations.\u00a0 At around ten days old our pups will start to open their eyes. The world around them will be fuzzy to begin with but their sight will soon improve and help them discover their world.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VwdmeoG4Pvo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-take-care-of-newborn-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_take_care_of_newborn_puppies\"><\/span>How do I take care of newborn puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although newborn puppies can\u2019t walk, they scoot around on their bellies and instinctively find their mother\u2019s milk. Puppies usually nurse every couple of hours and sleep the rest of the time. To make sure puppies are getting enough milk, check them every few hours to make sure they are warm and nursing.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I_4U6RIRvY4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-times-a-day-should-5-day-old-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_a_day_should_5_day_old_puppies_eat\"><\/span>How many times a day should 5 day old puppies eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies should be fed three to four times a day therefore if you are currently feeding \u00be a cup of puppy food twice a day you should consider spacing it out by feeding \u00bd cup three times a day.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-feed-my-dog-while-giving-birth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_while_giving_birth\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog while giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After giving birth, she must resume intake of highly palatable, good-quality food as soon as possible. The inexperienced or overattentive mother may be reluctant to leave the pups. Bring food and water to her if necessary. Some females are anorexic for a few days after whelping.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PtGofcFupcE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-when-the-last-puppy-is-born\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_the_last_puppy_is_born\"><\/span>How do you know when the last puppy is born?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If contractions have stopped, there is nothing you need to do. If you are expecting more puppies, your dog will continue giving birth when it has rested. If you are not, your dog has finished giving birth! There may be a few contractions after the last puppy so that the dog can push out the last placenta.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-move-my-dog-and-her-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_move_my_dog_and_her_puppies\"><\/span>Can I move my dog and her puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies cannot regulate their body temperature for the first two weeks of life and can die if they are not kept warm. If you need to separate them from the mother dog to move them, they can chill quickly, so moving them must be done with care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do you have to tie off a puppies umbilical cord?What happens if you don\u2019t tie the umbilical cord?When should you cut a puppy\u2019s umbilical cord?Will puppy umbilical cord fall off?What do you put on a puppy\u2019s umbilical cord?Do umbilical cords fall off naturally?Why do fathers cut the umbilical cord?Should I leave my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":129661,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-you-have-to-tie-off-a-puppies-umbilical-cord.gif","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4343"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4343"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":129660,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4343\/revisions\/129660"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/129661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}