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Originally Posted by sweetest1307  This is my first time but I can tell you what I've learned so far...
You will need a good quiet & comfortable area in your home to be ready for the momma to start nesting a week or two before birth and she will get comfortable in this spot. It needs to be like a closet or somewhere with little traffic and non-drafty so the pups can stay warm. Here are a list of supplies, I may be forgetting to leave something out so anyone please feel free to add or remove as this is my first time as well. Now hopefully momma will do everything and all you will need to do is watch but you need to br prepared just in case.
Plenty of blankets & towels
Unwaxed dental floss or string
Hemostats
Scissors for umbilical cord
Puppy bottles
Supplemental milk like Just Born
Gloves
Scale to weigh them (found mine on ebay)
Heating pad or something to keep the pups warm
Pee pads or newspaper
Iodine for umbilical cords
Baby bulb to suck out mucus from nose & mouth
Strings or collars for their necks to distinguish who's who.
If I think of anything else I will let you know, I'm half asleep right now. Lol |
Hi..
Just a few things I'd add to your list..
The supplemental milk I use is goats milk.. I get goat-a-lac from revival.. powdered.. (I also use this to give to mom during whelping if she gets tired.. gives her a natural calcium boost)
I'd add K-y jelly or some type of lubricant in case you need to go up and help one of the pups down
Some alchol for your hands, fingers unless your using gloves if you need to go in.. I don't use gloves as there just is no room and I can't feel things as well.. cut your nails!
Have a clock handy, paper and pencil to write down birth weights and time of delivery.. you want to know how long it is between pups.
plenty of paper towels
Wash cloths.. I use these to stimulate the puppy and clean it up
telephone.. have it handy with numbers to your vet or mentor easily available
Calsorb for mom if she needs a stronger boost of calcium
Make sure the heating pad is covered.. puppies burn VERY easily.. I would use a heating pad made for this purpose if you can.
Best of luck.. I'm sure you'll have some beautiful healthy babies.. enjoy the experience, it's a wonderful miracle you share with your mommy. Stay calm and peaceful.. that helps.
-Diana
