Question:My dog is having puppies in a couple of days and my mom has asked me to watch her just in case something goes wrong with her while giving birth. I am scared because I don't know what my dog will act like and I have no idea how to help her other then to call my dad. I don't know if something will go wrong or not. My mom wants me to watch her but I also have a social life with my friends and family. I do want the best for my dog but I do want to hang with friends.
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My mom said something about my dad helping the puppies if they get stuck in the birthing canal but what do I do if he is not there?
I am going to be a vet someday but my mom said I cannot help my dad help gunny.(my dog) so how do I convince her to let me help?
What will my dog act like???( I need signs) Will she yelp??
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Well I would say just stay with the dog while she is in her time of need. Make sure she has blankets and water in her birthing box. I would also make sure she has her mate next to her to help her through her pregnancy he will be very understanding and loving. Also invite someone over such as a neighbor or a friend. You could just ask your friend to move her Birthday party to your house and then all of her friends could watch your dog have puppies.
Best of Luck to you, your dog, your neighbor, and your new puppies. I hope they have 3 because it is really good when a dog has 3 puppies it always is better for the mother and the 3 pups!!!!!!!!!!...
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If your dog is about to be in labor she will start to whine alot. But the main thing you need o watch for is if she starts to make a nest. (makes herself a bed in your bed, cuddles up in blankets)
If this happens, call the vet. He/she can guide you through the process if your dad is not there.
Good luck!
Don't panic! You'll be just fine. Odds are, the birth will go smoothly and momma dog will just take care of everything herself. Try using Google to search for everything you need. Try "Helping A Dog Give Birth" or "Whelping Puppies". See if that provides some extra reading for you to do until the moment actually comes.
Don't worry about having to take the time to watch her... it will happen soon and then you can tell your friends all about how awesome of a Vet you will be someday! You have already helped a dog give birth!
Saying you want to do what's best for your dog, but are unwilling to hang out with her for a couple days doesn't make sense. If it's within a couple days why can you not put off your "social life" if you want to help that bad? Your mom probably sees how immature you are acting and doesn't want you involved.
She will yelp, cry, she will be in pain just like any person would be. I suggest you call your vet and ask what to expect and what to do if there is trouble, that way you know what you are looking for, and what to expect, especially if you might be alone. Also, look up the procedure online if you cant get ahold of your vet, Good Luck!
yes your dog will cry out loud trust me you will notice good luck
I remember helping my chihuahua..mine was very quiet and I had no idea until I found them under the bed and she had already cleaned them up. Not much you can help with unless they get stuck...not sure what the chances are of that.
She will mostly do all the work, but I would do is go online and look up some info on that so you can have some info to help you when you need it. You might want to watch some animal planet shows they have veterinary shows every now and then.
You would rather have your dog alone givin birth, to be with your friends?
I thought you originally said you didn't want to help because you have a social life, and then you wanted to help? Your mom probably doesn't think that you are committed enough to be there. You say you want to be a vet than this is a very good experience for you so your friends should come 2nd. Prioritize.
Your dog will nest in one spot and be restless in that spot. She will also pant.
If the puppy gets stuck in the birth canal grab the puppy and pull when mom pushes. Try to be gentle.
Make sure to have a towel and if mom ignores the pups, use the towel to rub the sack off of the pups head and body. Make sure the puppies nose and mouth are free of debre and the puppy is breathing.
I think that if you're worried that no one will be there if something goes wrong you should ask someone else to come over (in case your dad can't help) who knows something about birthing - maybe if you know a vet, biology teacher, perhaps even a farmer? You could tell your mum that it will be good practice for you to help your dog give birth, even if you're only able to watch - tell her that it would look good on your vet school application to have helped a dog give birth (not sure if this is true or not). Your dog probably will yelp, but I'm not sure because I've never seen an animal give birth. Also, no offense, but if you want to be a vet you should probably put your social life on hold until your dogs safe and healthy - hopefully she already is though :) Hope this helps a bit!
You own a dog. Its like a child. Im sorry you cannot go out with your friends, Im sure they will be risking life or death in the next few days and may not be there if you arent with them. Of course there is a chance shes going to make some noise. My advice. Call your dad and let him know you are going to be calling him in few days to help and make sure you drop your plans with your friends when it happens,will you leave a sick child to hit the club? You will be able to help your dad during the whelping but only when he asks and do what he says immediatly! Prepare yourself for the worst and youll feel alot better when everything goes fine. Have fun with the puppies!
Your dog will get restless and will walk back and forth between 'her spot' and back to you. Also she might start to scratch and tear the material of her bedding, to prepare for the labor. When you notice this, guide her to her bedding and make sure she's stays there and pet her to calm her down. You should notice when the first contractions begin. It might take some time before she will labor anything. Do keep your distance when she's pushing. You Could help remove the after birth, but your dog should bite/eat the cord herself.
Dont help if you dont know what to do. If you touch her birth canal with bare hands you might cuase an infection.
...As for your social life... Forget that and concentrate on your dog for a couple of days. Geez, the health of your puppies and dog is a little more important than your friends. Friends can wait, laboring puppies cannnot.
First of all, how old are you? If you are as young as you sound, you ARE immature, and more to the point, you aren't knowledgeable in how to help your dog. Is your dad a vet? If he is, and he knows that this is coming, why hasn't he taken responsibility for the situation, instead of forcing it on you and your mom? As for birth signs, your dog will probably start licking herself vigorously, and will lick the puppies as they emerge from her birth canal. Prior to delivery, she will be restless and uncomfortable, and will probably refuse food or water. Your dog may also pant a lot and breathe heavily, as though she were running- labor is hard work, and it requires lots of energy. It's not likely that she will yelp, unless one of the pups gets stuck- and this would be the situation that you need a vet for. YOU have no business trying to handle this kind of thing yourself, mainly because you really don't know how, and because you are uneducated, you risk doing either the pup or your dog a serious injury. It's unfair and unreasonable for your mom to force you into watching your dog give birth when you don't have the knowledge to help her if she needs it. You should show her this response, and ask her to rethink her decision, before your dog or her pups pay the price for your lack of education and skill. As for the party plans, I won't even comment on them. That's not my concern- the welfare of your pregnant dog is. Good luck, and I hope this helps.
just tell your friend that you won't be able to make it to the party, and that you're really sorry. if she's your best friend, she'll understand.
i don't really know a lot about dogs, but just relax it'll b all right! maybe someone you know, like a neighboor, could come over to help if you really are in trouble.
good luck. =)
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