The bitch needs scissors, cotton wool, sterilized iodophor and sputum suction balls for production. This is in case the bitch can't take care of the newborn puppy and people need to help her. Prepare a sputum suction ball to quickly suck the mucus from the puppy's nose and mouth, or use a cotton swab. It's best to prepare another big towel, and if it's cold, help the puppy dry quickly and keep warm.
Bitches will have obvious behaviors 24 hours before their death, such as scratching the ground, looking for dark corners, fidgeting and frequent urination, and will have low screams and tremors two hours before giving birth. Keep a close eye on the dog to prevent it from freezing to death in the corner. During pregnancy, you should take as little bath as possible, avoid strenuous exercise, avoid changing the environment, reduce stress, pay attention to strengthening nutrition, feed foods rich in protein and minerals, such as puppy and cat food, and supplement calcium appropriately, but pay attention to step by step to avoid obesity of female cats and fetal hypertrophy and increase the chance of dystocia.
Regular check-ups can be made during pregnancy, such as B-ultrasound diagnosis after 0/9 days of pregnancy, abdominal palpation after 20-30 days of pregnancy, and X-ray examination after 40 days of pregnancy. It is more important to have an X-ray examination before labor. On the one hand, we can know the number of fetuses and find fetuses and afterbirth early; On the other hand, we can know whether there is an oversized fetus or a deformed fetus, so that caesarean section can be performed as soon as possible.
During the bitch's pregnancy, the owner should pay more attention to the following situations than usual:
(1) Pregnant bitches only significantly increased their food intake in the last three weeks of pregnancy, and their fetal development also accelerated. Therefore, don't increase the feeding amount as soon as you are pregnant, so as to avoid dystocia caused by the overweight bitch.
(2) Pregnant bitches should also exercise reasonably. Give priority to free and independent activities, take a proper walk, and avoid strenuous exercise, running and jumping.
(3) About 2 days before delivery, the bitch's food intake decreased, the nipple could express milk, and the breast was basin-shaped, which was a sign before delivery. At this time, the bitch is very quiet and doesn't want people to disturb her too much.
(4) During pregnancy, some bitches will have symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting for seven or eight days around the 20th day of pregnancy. At this time, her diet must be changed to promote her appetite and improve it through a small amount of exercise. If you have other diseases, please consult a veterinarian, and don't eat Chinese medicine indiscriminately, so as to avoid the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and fetal abnormality.
(5) The kennel of pregnant dogs should be wider to prevent squeezing the abdomen, and the kennel should be clean. The whole kennel is kept dry, warm and well ventilated.
The whole process of dog production
Generally speaking, childbirth depends entirely on the instinct of the bitch and does not need anyone's help. Midwifery is only needed when the bitch is in dystocia. Most dogs can naturally give birth to puppies without human help, and they can bite and eat the fetal membrane, bite off the umbilical cord and lick the mucus from the puppies. But some breeds of bitches have poor fertility; After giving birth to the third child, a few bitches are unable to handle their puppies by themselves due to lack of strength, and need proper delivery assistance or other care from the dog owner. These include:
1, tearing fetal membranes. Immediately after the puppy is born, tear the fetal membrane and wipe the mucus on the puppy's body, mouth and nose.
2. Umbilical cord is broken. First, squeeze the blood of the umbilical cord to the puppy's abdomen, then tie the umbilical cord to the navel root with thread, clamp or cut the umbilical cord 2 cm away from the navel, disinfect the broken end with 3% iodine tincture, and stop bleeding properly.
3. The salvation of suspended animation. Newborn puppies often suffocate and feign death because their nasal cavity is blocked by mucus or amniotic fluid enters the respiratory tract. At this time, it is necessary to carry out artificial rescue, immediately hang the puppy's hind legs upside down, drain the amniotic fluid, and then dry the mucus in his mouth, nose and body. You can also carry out artificial respiration, that is, press the chest wall rhythmically or let the puppy lie on his back to swing the front legs back and forth. Finally, gently put the puppy near the bitch's nipple and let the puppy nurse.
4. number. In the process of delivery, the fetus is numbered according to the order of birth and clearly marked.
5. Weighing and registration. After the puppies are born, they should be weighed within 12 hours and registered properly.
Midwifery:
Tools to be prepared for delivery: scissors (for cutting umbilical cord), hot towel (for wiping the nose and mouth immediately when the puppy tears the placenta), silk or cotton thread (for tying the umbilical cord of the puppy), and alcohol (for disinfecting scissors and hands).
Generally speaking, childbirth depends entirely on the instinct of the bitch and does not need anyone's help. Midwifery is only needed when the bitch is in dystocia. Most dogs can naturally give birth to puppies without human help, and they can bite and eat the fetal membrane, bite off the umbilical cord and lick the mucus from the puppies. But some breeds of bitches have poor fertility; After giving birth to the third child, a few bitches are unable to handle their puppies by themselves due to lack of strength, and need proper delivery assistance or other care from the dog owner.
Assist the dog mother to give birth;
Generally, two people need to wash their hands together and disinfect them with alcohol cotton.
If it is a natural delivery position, because the bitch is weak and lacks strength, it can be assisted by pulling.
Ectopic dystocia: one person holds the bitch's head, the other person gently presses the bitch's abdomen and waist with his left hand, and the right thumb and ring finger lightly press the fetus's hind legs from the amniotic membrane, and then stick the index finger and middle finger on the puppy's back, so that the fetus's body bends into a shrimp-like shape towards the abdomen, and the puppy is born smoothly. But remember, don't push too hard to avoid pulling the puppy.
If the two front paws come out first, you can put your index finger or middle finger into * *, hold the baby's chest, send it back to the uterus, hook the head with your fingers, and let it enter the birth canal. This is due to the smooth delivery. If you can't give birth to a puppy after midwifery, you should seek the help of a veterinarian in time.
Midwifery should be light, steady, patient and meticulous to prevent the bitch, vulva and pelvis from being injured.
Midwifery for inexperienced dog mothers;
Sometimes, a bitch who is a mother for the first time won't lick the puppy, tear the film or bite off the umbilical cord when necessary. She must intervene at this time, otherwise the puppy may die.
1. If the fetal membrane is still wrapped around the puppy and the bitch ignores it, it should be peeled off immediately;
2. Then, dry the puppy with a hot towel with the right temperature, paying special attention to the nose, because the nostrils may be blocked by mucus. ; If the puppy starts to breathe, makes a weak squeak and starts to twist, it can handle the umbilical cord;
3. First, tie the cotton thread 3 cm away from the umbilical cord. Tie the cotton thread into a knot, and then cut the umbilical cord at one side of the placenta, 0.5 cm away from the knot;
Finally, put the puppy on the bitch's mouth and let the bitch lick the puppy's hair.
Daily management of nursing puppies
Lactating puppies are fragile. If they are malnourished and have poor environmental conditions, they will easily get sick and die. Therefore, in addition to breastfeeding, it is also important to strengthen daily management. In the first 4 days after delivery, the owner should always check whether the bitch has crushed the puppy and the breastfeeding situation.
Five days later, you can take the puppy outdoors to bask in the sun with the bitch, usually twice a day for about half an hour each time, so that it can breathe fresh air; Use ultraviolet rays in the sun to kill bacteria on the puppy; Promote bone development and prevent osteochondrosis. When the puppy can walk, it can be taken for a walk outdoors. The initial time is short, and then it will be gradually extended.
Puppies can't open their eyes for about 13 days. At this time, it is necessary to avoid strong light stimulation to avoid eye damage.
After 20 days, in sunny weather, the bitch can walk around the hospital with her puppies at any time, and then move into the delivery room at night or in rainy days; If the puppy gets wet by the rain, immediately dry it with a dry towel and put it back in the nest. Keep warm to prevent catching a cold.
Trim 1 toenails for puppies in about 20 days to avoid scratching the bitch's breasts during lactation.
After 30 days, use insect repellent nets to repel insects, and then every month 1 time. Puppies are easy to get dirty, and bitches can clean them at any time at first, and then they will leave them alone. Owners need to brush their teeth and bathe their puppies frequently, every 2-3 days/kloc-0 times, and keep their bodies clean. In a word, the management of nursing puppies should be: adequate nutrition, ensuring sleep, proper activities and good hygiene.
Postpartum care of bitch
① The vulva, tail and breast of the bitch should be washed and dried with warm water; Replace the contaminated mattress and keep warm.
(2) After giving birth, biting becomes fierce because of protecting your puppy. The bite of a newborn child should be kept quiet for 8-24 hours, and strangers should not get close to it, so as to avoid the bitch being harassed, causing the bitch to be nervous, bite or swallow the puppy.
Bitches who have just given birth generally don't eat. They can feed some glucose water first, then add some eggs and milk after 5-6 hours, and start feeding officially after 24 hours. At this time, it is best to feed some palatable and digestible food. In the first few days, I fed nutrition porridge feed, such as milk, eggs, meat porridge, etc. Eat a small amount of food, and gradually dry the feed after one week.
(4) Pay attention to the lactation of bitches. If the puppy is not breastfed, it is necessary to find out whether the puppy is short of milk or sick in time and take corresponding measures in time. Bitches with low lactation can be fed milk or pig's trotter soup, fish soup and pig's lung soup to increase lactation.
⑤ Some bitches have poor motherhood and are unwilling to take care of their puppies. They must be severely punished and forced to breast-feed their puppies. For bitches who don't care about their puppies, they can also deliberately catch a puppy and make it scream, which may awaken the maternal instinct of bitches. In addition, at this time, the puppy's movement is not big, so it is necessary to prevent the bitch from squeezing the puppy at any time. If you hear the short barking of the puppy, you should go to see it immediately and take the squeezed puppy out in time.
⑥ Do a good job of preventing freezing and keeping warm for puppies in winter. You can add grass and padding, and you can hang a cold curtain at the door of the kennel. If the temperature in the kennel is too low, an infrared pad can also be used, indicating that the temperature is too high, and the appropriate temperature required by the puppy can be adjusted accordingly.
Note: in order to stimulate the excretion of puppies, bitches must lick the puppies' buttocks with their tongues. If the bitch doesn't lick, apply ointment near the puppy's anus to induce the bitch to lick.
Nursing care of puppies
First, the puppy from birth to weaning, about 45 days. The main points for attention in this period: heat preservation, pressure resistance and eating enough colostrum.
Newborn puppies can't produce antibodies, so try to eat enough colostrum. )
Two. Pay attention to the development of the situation. It is best to weigh regularly. Generally, puppies gain about 50 grams per day within 5 days after birth, and about 70 grams per day within 6 ~ 10 days. 1 1 days later, if the breast milk is insufficient, the weight growth rate of the puppy may decrease. Weigh regularly, and you can know your mother's lactation ability from the change of weight, so as to decide whether to replenish milk manually.
Milk supplement: mainly fresh milk or goat milk. After boiling and disinfection, it should be fed with a bottle at a temperature of 20-30 degrees Celsius.
Milk supplement amount:/kloc-within 0/5 days, 50 ml of milk should be supplemented each time. 15-20 day milk supplement 100 ml. After 20 days, add 200 ml of milk. 3-4 times a day. If there is no fresh milk, you can use milk powder instead. )
Third, after the puppy is born:
In the first 4 days of life, always check carefully that the dog mother crushes the puppy. Five days later, when the weather is sunny, take the puppy outdoors to bask in the sun with the dog mother, usually twice a day for about half an hour each time. Let it breathe fresh air, use ultraviolet rays in the sun, kill bacteria on the body, promote bone development and avoid getting sick. When you can walk, you can walk outside. The initial time should be short, and it can be gradually lengthened later.
Puppies can't open their eyes until about 13 days after birth. At this time, strong light stimulation should be avoided to avoid damaging the puppy's eyes.
After 9- 12 days, you can pour the milk into the feeding plate and lick it. Some puppies still can't lick themselves when they open their eyes. ) about 20 days, you can add a small amount of rice soup and porridge to the milk. After 20 days, the weather is fine, let the bitch take the puppy to the yard (provided you have a yard), and the time is not limited, and then go back to the room at night or in rainy days. If the puppy gets wet by the rain, dry it with a dry towel immediately. Pay attention to keep warm to prevent colds.
You can cut the puppy's toenails every 20 days to prevent the puppy from scratching the dog's mother's breast while nursing.
After 25 days, some broth and vegetable soup can be added, and the amount can be gradually increased to about 200 ml.
After 30 days, cut cooked meat can be added, each time 15-20g. After 35 days, the quantity can be increased.
At 30 days, use insect repellent to deworm the puppy, and then deworm once a month.
General 1 month and a half -2 months weaning.
Note: complementary food can be mixed with milk, eggs, minced meat and pasta or rice to form semi-solid food, and appropriate cod liver oil and bone meal can be supplemented at the same time. 4-5 times a day.
Note again: puppies get dirty easily. At first, my mother will lick them at any time, but when they are older, they will leave them alone. Need someone to wipe it frequently, once every 2-3 days. Suggest sending it to the hospital! ! ! Relatively safe! I wish your golden hair a smooth and safe life! ! ! !