How to deliver a baby to a horse dog
As an intelligent and loyal working dog, the breeding and delivery process of the Malinois requires careful care from its owner. Here is a detailed guide to delivering your horse and dog, including preparation, delivery procedures, and postpartum care.
1. Preparations before delivery
When a female dog is about to give birth, the owner needs to make the following preparations in advance:
| Items | Purpose |
|---|---|
| clean birthing box | Provide a warm and safe delivery environment |
| Sterilized scissors and cotton thread | Cut and tie the umbilical cord |
| clean towels | Wipe puppies |
| Medical alcohol or iodophor | Sterilize tools and umbilical cord |
| pet milk powder | Reserved in case the bitch’s milk supply is insufficient |
2. Signs of childbirth in horses and dogs
Female dogs usually have the following signs before giving birth:
| sign | Description |
|---|---|
| decreased appetite | May refuse to eat 24-48 hours before delivery |
| lowered body temperature | Normal body temperature is 38-39°C, and drops to around 37°C before delivery. |
| nesting behavior | Frequently tidying up the litter and showing uneasiness |
| Shortness of breath | Breathing rate increases when labor pains begin |
3. Delivery steps
1.Observe the birth process: Female dogs will give birth naturally, and each puppy is usually born 30-60 minutes apart.
2.Treat fetal membranes: Most female dogs will bite the fetal membranes and clean the puppies on their own. If the female dog does not handle it in time, the owner needs to wipe off the fetal membranes with a clean towel.
3.Umbilical cord treatment:
| steps | Operation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tie the cotton thread 2-3cm away from the puppy’s abdomen |
| 2 | Cut the umbilical cord with sterile scissors |
| 3 | Disinfect the umbilical cord end with iodophor |
4.Stimulate breathing: If the puppy does not breathe immediately, you can gently wipe its back with a towel to stimulate breathing.
4. Postpartum care
1.Female dog care:
| matters | Description |
|---|---|
| Nutritional supplements | Provide high-protein, easily digestible food |
| Clean environment | Regularly replace farrowing box bedding |
| health monitoring | Observe the discharge of lochia |
2.puppy care:
| matters | Description |
|---|---|
| breastfeeding | Make sure every puppy gets colostrum |
| keep warm | Keep the ambient temperature at 28-32℃ |
| weight monitoring | Record changes in puppy weight every day |
5. Things to note
1. If the female dog does not give birth to the next puppy for more than 2 hours, dystocia may occur, and you need to contact the veterinarian immediately.
2. Postpartum bitches may experience hypocalcemia (postpartum convulsions), manifesting as muscle tremors, fever and other symptoms, and need to seek medical attention in time.
3. Puppies need to pass meconium within 24 hours after birth. If it is not passed, the anus needs to be artificially stimulated.
4. Keep the delivery room quiet and avoid strangers disturbing the mother dog and puppies.
Through the above detailed delivery guide, we hope to help horse dog owners successfully complete the delivery work and ensure the health and safety of the mother dog and puppies. Remember, if you encounter any abnormal situation, you should contact a professional veterinarian for help immediately.
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