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terminator2

my springer bitch has just had her first pup any tips would be helpful

mallards

Just let her get on with it. Make sure your calm around her and that the place is in low light. She will do the rest. There can be quite some time between pups so don't panic! When she has her last pup she will pass the placenta and eat it so thats natural. Things I look for are; is she straining for some time trying to pass a big pup and also she will cut the umbilical cords herself but keep an eye that she doesn't tear nearer the navel.
The dog will probably do it all herself so don't worry about it. In fact she may not even want you to be there, only you know how your dog is reacting.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Mallards

terminator2

thanks mall man im like the anxious father here :eek:

round tower huntsman

keep an eye on her. she'll do it all herself. main thing to be vigilint of is a pup that wont come out,turned the wrong way. as long she doesnt seem to distressed and the pups are coming along freely then she she'll be fine.

terminator2

she had five pups ,but we lost one,pity but they are fine big pups good and strong

round tower huntsman

there's always some not strong enough to make it. only the strong survive, natures way. good luck with rest of em.

terminator2

no it was partly my fault,i left her too long, the vet gave her an oxitocin injection and she had the last pup in the back of my van ah well live and learn http://www.slide.com/s/veRqqmXD5z-WWWB65oOWhFOP_FtyWTsY

dicky82

ah congrats mate. four strong pups is plenty for a first time mum to be looking after. in all the litters weve had born here in this house weve never had 100% survival. at least one doesnt make it, iv watched an ould rotty bitch i had take the runt away from her litter every time, its not nice but it happens, we couldnt watch her 24/7 so the runt would eventually die. best of luck with them and keep us up to date on them.

terminator2

thanks lads,looking foreward to my bed tonight