Gently move the mother and puppies to remove soiled towels and replace them with clean ones. Ensure that mother and pups are all clean, dry and warm in their box.
How far apart can puppies be born?
Dogs with narrow heads, such as shelties, often deliver pups less than 30 minutes apart. Just like humans, every canine birth is unique and the time between puppies will vary based on various things. While one dog may sail through delivering five puppies, another may take over 24 hours to deliver the same size litter.
Can you touch a newborn puppy?
There is a long-standing myth that touching newborn animals will cause their mothers to reject them. In fact, family dogs are often very tolerant of their favorite humans touching their babies. However, although touching a puppy won't make his momma reject him, that doesn't mean you should do it indiscriminately.
What is the right temp for the mother during giving birth and the puppies?
The temperature of the whelping box is especially important.
Ideally, it should be approximately 30°C during the puppies
first week of life with the temperature gradually declining
as the puppy grows.
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