{"id":4743,"date":"2022-09-12T03:15:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T03:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/"},"modified":"2022-09-13T07:51:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T07:51:45","slug":"how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I help my dog give birth at home?"},"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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#How_do_I_help_my_dog_give_birth_at_home\" title=\"How do I help my dog give birth at home?\">How do I help my dog give birth at home?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#How_do_I_help_my_dog_have_her_puppies\" title=\"How do I help my dog have her puppies?\">How do I help my dog have her puppies?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_is_having_trouble_giving_birth\" title=\"What do you do when your dog is having trouble giving birth?\">What do you do when your dog is having trouble giving birth?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#What_will_I_need_for_my_dog_giving_birth\" title=\"What will I need for my dog giving birth?\">What will I need for my dog giving birth?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#Do_I_need_to_help_my_dog_give_birth\" title=\"Do I need to help my dog give birth?\">Do I need to help my dog give birth?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_having_trouble_giving_birth\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is having trouble giving birth?\">How do I know if my dog is having trouble giving birth?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#How_painful_is_a_dog_giving_birth\" title=\"How painful is a dog giving birth?\">How painful is a dog giving birth?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#How_long_can_stage_1_Labor_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long can stage 1 Labor last in dogs?\">How long can stage 1 Labor last in dogs?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#Can_I_break_my_dogs_water_bag\" title=\"Can I break my dogs water bag?\">Can I break my dogs water bag?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#Do_dogs_give_birth_at_night\" title=\"Do dogs give birth at night?\">Do dogs give birth at night?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#Can_puppies_be_born_days_apart\" title=\"Can puppies be born days apart?\">Can puppies be born days apart?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#What_are_the_chances_of_my_dog_dying_while_giving_birth\" title=\"What are the chances of my dog dying while giving birth?\">What are the chances of my dog dying while giving birth?<\/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\/how-do-i-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home\/#What_are_the_stages_of_whelping\" title=\"What are the stages of whelping?\">What are the stages of whelping?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_help_my_dog_give_birth_at_home\"><\/span>How do I help my dog give birth at home?<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);\">To make sure your dog feels happy and relaxed when she gives birth, you should introduce her to the birthing area and box one to two weeks before the expected delivery date. Keep her, and the area, free from other adult animals to avoid infection, and make sure she is comfortable in the space.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-my-dog-during-her-heat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How can I help my dog during her heat?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-help-my-dog-have-her-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_help_my_dog_have_her_puppies\"><\/span>How do I help my dog have her puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Help When Your Dog Is Having Puppies<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Learn to take Mom\u2019s temperature; a temperature drop of about a degree often happens just prior to whelping.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare a clean, quiet place for your pet to whelp.<\/li>\n<li>Get together some laundered, soft rags to help clean pups.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x7zBOiGZ31A\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-is-having-trouble\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_is_having_trouble_giving_birth\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog is having trouble giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should contact your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now, if your dog\u2019s labour lasts more than 24 hours, or if more than two hours pass in between puppies. This could be a sign of a serious difficulty, and both your dog and her unborn puppies could be at risk.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-will-i-need-for-my-dog-giving-birth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_I_need_for_my_dog_giving_birth\"><\/span>What will I need for my dog giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A whelping box\/basket needs to be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a quiet, secluded room that\u2019s kept at around 22\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li>Warm and comfortable.<\/li>\n<li>Lined with a clean absorbent bedding (towels are perfect).<\/li>\n<li>Big enough for your dog to stretch out and turn around in.<\/li>\n<li>High enough to stop new-born puppies escaping, but low enough for your dog to step over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/WcORo2tw42c\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-i-need-to-help-my-dog-give-birth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_help_my_dog_give_birth\"><\/span>Do I need to help my dog give birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your dog first goes into labor, the best thing you can do is keep your distance while quietly observing her. It may surprise you to learn that dogs don\u2019t typically need much help giving birth. In fact, it can be quite fascinating to watch a dog\u2019s instincts take over as they whelp and nurse their young.<\/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<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-is-having-trouble\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_having_trouble_giving_birth\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is having trouble giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steady strong contractions have continued for over half an hour without producing a pup. Prolonged resting phase continues over 4 hours when there are more pups to be delivered. There is a foul smelling or bloody vaginal discharge. The mother-to-be has excessive vomiting or is extremely lethargic.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-painful-is-a-dog-giving-birth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_painful_is_a_dog_giving_birth\"><\/span>How painful is a dog giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs deliver with ease and do not require any help. But be aware of any warning signs that things aren\u2019t going well. Extreme pain: While giving birth won\u2019t be a walk in the park for your dog, it also shouldn\u2019t cause extreme pain. If your dog is showing signs of severe discomfort, call your veterinarian.<\/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\/kzJvzUEo3hc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-stage-1-labor-last-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_stage_1_Labor_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long can stage 1 Labor last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This stage of labor typically lasts 6 to 12 hours. At the end of stage I, the cervix is completely dilated. If your dog has not started whelping within 24 hours after beginning stage I labor, veterinary assistance is recommended.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/atrAF0ZlflY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-break-my-dogs-water-bag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_break_my_dogs_water_bag\"><\/span>Can I break my dogs water bag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each puppy is enclosed in a sac that is part of the placenta or afterbirth. This sac is usually broken during the birthing process and passed through the vulva after each puppy is born. You may not notice any afterbirths, since it is normal for the female to eat them.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-give-birth-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_give_birth_at_night\"><\/span>Do dogs give birth at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get hold of your vet\u2019s out-of-hours phone number prior to your dog giving birth, as delivery often happens during the night.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-puppies-be-born-days-apart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_puppies_be_born_days_apart\"><\/span>Can puppies be born days apart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Contractions in the first stage can last 6-12 hours. Puppies are usually born 45-60 minutes apart, but the mother dog may take a break of up to four hours between puppies.<\/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\/T9yjEDG-IXc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-chances-of-my-dog-dying-while\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_chances_of_my_dog_dying_while_giving_birth\"><\/span>What are the chances of my dog dying while giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Data report shows. The crude birth rate for dogs and cats ranks at 11 percent while the death rate for household pets is only 8 percent, according to the report.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-stages-of-whelping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_stages_of_whelping\"><\/span>What are the stages of whelping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three stages in the bitch:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stage 1 \u2013 During this phase, the bitch is lining up the puppies, ready to come out.<\/li>\n<li>Stage 2 \u2013 this is the actual delivery of the puppy!<\/li>\n<li>Stage 3 \u2013 delivery of the placenta, or afterbirth, follows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.petmd.com\/files\/dog-with-her-puppies.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Pregnancy, Labor, and Puppy Care Guide | PetMD\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I help my dog give birth at home?How do I help my dog have her puppies?What do you do when your dog is having trouble giving birth?What will I need for my dog giving birth?Do I need to help my dog give birth?Should I leave my dog alone while she&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194623,"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\/04\/How-do-I-help-my-dog-give-birth-at-home.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4743"}],"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=4743"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4743\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194624,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4743\/revisions\/194624"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4743"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4743"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4743"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}