How to prevent newborn puppies from dying?

Generally speaking, the two weeks after birth are the most dangerous period for babies. During this period, dog owners must take good care of their puppies.

Babies usually open their eyes between 14 and 18 days old. After opening their eyes, puppies are less likely to be crushed by their mothers. But in the first two weeks, the puppy still lives in the same place with its mother every day. Dog owners must pay special attention to the condition of the puppy in the cage.

1. Don’t take your puppy away from home easily

For the first 2 weeks after the puppies are born, dog owners should observe their dogs every 2 hours. If it is not necessary, dog owners should not take their puppies out to play or go to the animal hospital, because animal hospitals are also considered public places and have a lot of germs. Unless the dog does not eat or drink, there is no need to take the newborn puppy out of the house. .

2. Pay attention to the warm weather

Dog owners also need to pay attention to changes in the weather. For example, if they give birth in winter, they should pay attention to keeping the puppies warm. For example, if the mother goes out to eat or play with the owner, and does not return to the nest for too long, the puppies are prone to hypothermia. If you give birth in the summer, mold will easily grow in the delivery room because the delivery room is not ventilated, and you will be susceptible to bacterial dermatitis. In addition, the production process will not be different due to the climate.

3. Be careful that the mother dog may crush the puppy to death

Dog owners should pay attention to one thing when arranging the delivery room for their dogs: the towels or straw placed at the bottom of the kennel should not be too soft, as the mother may crush the puppies to death.

Although the mother dog and the baby like to lie on soft and comfortable straw or towels, if it is too soft, the baby will easily get in when there is a gap. As a result, the mother dog does not see the puppy, turns over or steps on it, and the baby The baby is vulnerable to injury or death. Therefore, dog owners should pay special attention to this when preparing for the delivery room.