Preparing for The Labour
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Things you'll need to Deliver the Puppies.
Like the Boy Scouts Motto says -
"Be Prepared"or else you could be in trouble.
Weeks ahead, begin saving newspapers.
You're going to use a lot of paper.
You'll need 2 forceps to clamp the cord.
A sharp scissors to cut the cord.
A postal scale and basket to weigh the puppies.
A good supply of clean wash cloths or old cloths torn into 12x12" squares
for holding the slippery puppies with.
2 hot water bottles or a heating pad
cardboard box or clothes basket lined with soft towels to put the pups into as needed.This is where you'll put the hot water bottles or the heating pad turned on LOW and covered with a couple of towels.
You have to be careful not to overheat the puppies.
A rectal thermometer to take the bitch's temperature with and some vaseline.
A wall thermometer to make sure the room is warm enough for new-borns (it should be about 80 - 85 degrees F)
A small wash basin,hand soap and towel
A small amount of disinfectant to soak your forceps and scissors in, between puppies in the basin.
Warm water to wash the bitch's rear end after the delivery is over.
Some method of heating the whelping box or the area, that won't overheat the dam or puppies.
Check out this Whelping Supply Kit.
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author, Marilyn Brotherton, Aisling Perm.Reg. Kerry Blue Terriers.
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The information, techniques and methods described in this web site are based on my experiences over many years.They may not be suitable for you.Nothing that I have written or demonstrated is intended as a substitute for professional advice
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