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How to help a dog give birth for the first time at home...
Beginning stages of dog labor
How to prepare your dog for the birth
From learning how to build a nest to knowing what equipment to keep on standby, we’ve listed how to prepare your dog for labour below. Your dog’s labour should go smoothly, but it’s useful to have help on hand to keep them calm and in case your dog runs into any complications.
Knowing your dog's due date
As we mentioned, dog pregnancies only last 2 months (or around 63 days) – it can feel like a bit of a whirlwind!
After a successful mating and you begin to see signs that she may be pregnant, it’s important to get her checked out to be sure and work out when you can expect to hear the patter of tiny paws.
You may want to have your bitch scanned to see how many puppies she is carrying – if so, discuss this with your vet.
As it gets closer to the time, you can be prepared by doing the next steps:
Build a nest for dog labour
Mum will want a private place in your home where they can relax and give birth to the puppies in peace, so build a ‘nest’ in the last two weeks of your dog’s pregnancy.
A puppy pen is ideal as this will provide a
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