When a dog is born prematurely, there are two main ways to deal with it. First, if the dog gives birth to a stillborn fetus, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible. Because a stillborn fetus is likely not to be born, you can first do a B-ultrasound to check the condition of the fetus in the abdomen. If necessary, surgery is needed to remove the unborn puppy. Second, if the dog gives birth to live puppies, you need to pay close attention to the situation of the older dog and the younger dog. Because premature puppies have weak resistance, are small, have poor quality of life, and are easy to die, they must be kept warm and put into the ICU for oxygen inhalation.

1. Symptoms of premature birth in dogs

When dogs are born prematurely, they may have symptoms such as restlessness and frequent licking of the genitals. At the same time, there will also be a back and forth search for hiding places. If you find that your dog has symptoms of premature birth, it is recommended to immediately prepare a suitable thick box for the dog and contact the pet hospital in advance. If the dog cannot give birth smoothly, it is recommended to send it to the pet hospital for a caesarean section as soon as possible.

2. How to prevent premature birth in dogs

The main way to prevent premature birth in dogs is to prevent the dog from being frightened. When a dog is about to give birth, he or she generally prefers to stay alone in a familiar corner to give birth. If the dog has increased vaginal secretions, has shortness of breath, or begins to dig its nest, it means that the dog is about to give birth. At this time, the owner should try his best not to stimulate the dog and cause premature birth.

3. Precautions for dogs after premature birth

Dogs need to pay attention to nutritional supplements after premature birth, especially calcium and other substances. You can feed them some milk, broth, brown sugar water, etc. At the same time, the surrounding environment must be kept clean, cleaned every day, and kept quiet to avoid affecting the dog's rest. Occasionally, you can take your dog out to bask in the sun, which will help your dog recover faster, but strenuous exercise should be avoided.