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Originally Posted by JessicaT  Sorry to dig up an old thread, but will it upset the mother if you start handling the puppy within the first few minutes of its life? What I'm saying is, I understand human intervention is necessary, but is there a good way of keeping the mother calm while tending to the needs of the pup? |
If you've cleaned, suctioned, warmed it, weighed it, the pup should be put with mom and encourged to suckle and left with her until she begins contractions again. Then remove the pup and place in a warm clean cozy area under a heat lam, that is about 12 - 24 inches above the area. Over handling can contribute to hyperglycemia, dehydration and does stress out the mom....you don't want that......it can cause her to hold back her labor.