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Originally Posted by Dark_Star  Bo is due June 19th. X-rays show three pups (see pic - aren't they cute already...?!  ). I know the first few days are crucial...
And I also know I'll need a whelping box. Unfortunately, I don't have a room I can keep heated at 80°. Is it better to get a heat lamp or a heating pad to put under the box?
I'll get new surgical scissors, dental floss, lots of clean towels and blankets, whelping pads, a bulb syringe, a digital scale, rubbing alcohol, betadine.
What else will I need?
Bo and her little ones will be very grateful for all your advice and suggestions.
Linda  |
Do the x-rays show that all are head down? My Yorkie had 3 her first litter, but one was breech and it died. She had a hard time delivering it and should have had a C-section. She just had her second litter Saturday and 2 were breech so we had a C-section done. Much easier on Savannah and all 3 survived.
You have the needed supplies. Just be careful when you clamp the cord, not to clamp it too close to the puppy and cut the cord outside the cord away from her body.