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Originally Posted by tammy8833  i dont know either
im scared to do it myself but i do want to learn how, i just need someone who can show me. i dont know any breeders that live near me that do their own tails and claws |
Mmmm, there is Ladyhawk here on YT that lives in VA, but I don't know if she does her own tails & dew claws.
I learned from my mentor. But, it does require 2 people. One to hold and the other to perform the procedure.
I usually put my dams outside or in another area of the house. Have a softly lighed box with a heating lamp over it close to me. Each puppy is taken from the welping box one at a time and the procedure is performed. Is there crying? Usually a wimper. When each one is finished I put it in the softly lined box beside me to monitor for bleeding. When all is done, bring mom in and put her with them. Pups will be comforted by her and they'll settle down to sleep. I do keep watch for about 3 days for infection, never had it happen. But, I keep epsom salt on hand.