Whelping Supplies

[sapo1009]

Originally Posted by katelin

We use pee pads under the mother during the birth. This helps in cleanup and keeps mom and babies cleaner too. I put down 4 or 5 on top of each other. After each birth I just pull the top one off and we have a clean area again.

Besides NutriCal, I also have Nutri-drops which are for newborns and Bene-Bac. After the puppies are born and nursing well, I give each a tiny drop of the Nutri-drops and Bene-Bac.

Best wishes for a healthy Daytime whelp.

THat is a great idea puppy pads. I am glad you posted that.
Thanks,
christina

[Amazing Yorkies]

Originally Posted by Leesha

This is the list I used:

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The Major Items you need to have on hand when whelping a litter of puppies are the foloowing:

Betadine - Use to dip umbilical cords in after cutting them and keeping them clean (Walmart $3.00 the band-aids)
Stethoscope - To listen for heartbeats before and after delivery. And most important to make sure all puppies are delivered. (ebay, buyemp, 9 - 13.00)
Thermometer - To record temps, use digital not mercury, you can cause damage if mercury breaks off in a nervous bitch (Walmart $3 - 7.00 by the pharmacy)
Scissors - You can use anything from children's safety scissors or surgical scissors. (Ebay, Walmart $.99 - 10.00)
String - To tie off umbilical cords after cutting. Do not use waxed flavored dental floss, I use cross stitching string (DMC Floss) (.59 cents in walmarts craft section) Soak in alcohol or betadine.
Bulb Syringe - To suck out fluid from puppies nose and throat. (Walmart, baby section, 2 ounce size for $2.00) or you can go to buyemp and get three different bulb syringe sizes, from 1 ounce (Small Pups) - 3 Ounce bulb syringes (For large Puppies) Plus you can buy what sellers are calling whelping umbilical cord scissors (there price 5.00 and up) for 2.59.
Hemostats - To Pinch off Umbilical cords (ebay is the cheapest I found them at ( 1.50 and up)
Latex Gloves - Now when your helping deliver the pups these gloves will not help you grip the pup so I do not use them when I am assisting a birth. I only use them for internal vaginal exam for the bitch. (Walmart - 3.50 - 8.00 a box, by pharmacy)
Ky Jelly - To help loosen the puppy when delivering or to place on the thermometer during temp check. (Walmart $2.00 - 4.00)
Hand Towels - Everyone has extra around the house, if not walmart again :-) you can get 10 for $5.00 or go to your local thrift store and buy some ( Make sure they are washed in hot water before using)
Heating Pad - I simply use a standard heating pad that I bought at walmart for for like $14.00. And it had 3 settings and an automatic shut off when it go to hot. It worked perfect.
Towels - Just like hand towels
Scale - A simple Kitchen Diet Scale works (Walmart again cost $8.88, where kitchen dept.
Underpads - You can get these at sam's club, cosco for like $20.00 for 100 pads.
Trash Bags - Easy anywhere you go you can get them. Get Small for plactena's and stuff like that, Bigger bags for newspaper, towels or blankets that need a wash but you can't do it yet.
Dark Kyro Syrup - To help slow pups and tired moms. Its a great energy boost and natural. Simple rub on the puppies gums for fast action.
Puppy Formula and Bottle - Emergency Only Supply - Again walmarts pet section - $3.00 and up
Oh and ribbon - to tie around the puppies neck for identification. Get 10 different colors or designs.
Heating Lamps - Walmart has them in the hardware section for 5.00 and the bulbs for 3.00.(10' Polished Aluminum Refelector Lamp only 5.88 at walmart)
Feed Tubes and such for 1.99 please contact me for where to get them and pet meds

I just want to add that the heat lamp bulbs come in 125 watt and 250. I found the 250 watt was too hot. I always use the 125 watt.
I use lots of paper towels especially when assisting a birth of a slippery puppy, or pulling a placenta.
Best wishes for a successful, healthy whelp!