Pay attention to the temperature when giving birth to a dog in winter

When giving birth to a dog in winter, you first need to pay attention to ensure that the dog is in a healthy state, and the environment should be kept at a constant temperature, and the temperature should not be too low, which may easily cause the dog to catch a cold. , a cold will directly affect the physical condition of the dog, so the owner needs to properly adjust the environment before giving birth to ensure a constant temperature.

Precautions for dog birth in winter

1. The place where the dog gives birth should be dark and not bright, so as to avoid the excitement of the female dog. There should be no noise around, and it is strictly forbidden for many people to watch, otherwise the bitch will be overly nervous and cause dystocia.
2. Pay attention to the biting of the umbilical cord by the female dog. If the female dog is found to have "puppy eating ringworm", it should be stopped immediately.
3. It is normal for female dogs to eat the placenta after giving birth. It has a lactation-stimulating effect, but eating too much can cause gastrointestinal digestive disorders. Generally, you can eat 2 to 3 pieces.
4. When a pregnant dog has been leaking a large amount of thin liquid from the vagina for several hours, or when the fetus cannot be fully delivered after 10 minutes of exposure to the vagina, it means that the female dog has dystocia. At this time, assisted delivery or caesarean section is required.
5. After delivery, if there is still a lot of bright red excrement flowing out of the vagina. It indicates that there may be heavy bleeding in the birth canal. The vagina should be blocked immediately with absorbent cotton and sent to a veterinary clinic for treatment. Assisted delivery: When the female dog is weak and it is difficult for the fetus to deliver normally, artificial assisted delivery is required. Midwives should wash their hands and disinfect them with alcohol cotton or 0.1% Xinguer disinfectant. If the midwife has injuries on her hands, she should wear latex gloves to prevent infection.