The birth of the puppies - this is an important event in the life of a dog. But if a more durable and stable yard dogs are usually able to cope with this challenge, the domestic dog, for which every pregnancy - is a kind of test, has a need of assistance and participation of their owners. And much more care and support need just born puppies - completely helpless and blind touching pieces.

If you accept birth for the first time, consult a veterinarian and the more experienced club members on the action during birth. The ideal option - ask someone more experienced in these cases of friends or relatives attend puppies birth to help you. Indeed, in this situation, even moral support might be useful.

Puppies are born in a translucent bubble placenta. Immediately after birth, the mother breaks careful placental shell and eats it, then bites umbilical cord and carefully lick a pipsqueak. Newly born puppy intuitively feels warmly maternal and immediately tries to find her nipples. Usually, puppies are easy to deal with this first challenge in his life, but be in control to help in the event that a pipsqueak.

Usually, puppies are born strong and powerful, but there are situations when a newborn does not make a sign of life. This baby must be prepared in advance vigorously grind cloth and gently remove all the mucus from the oral and nasal cavity. Try to open your mouth and make a newborn light massage of chest, forcing him to breathe. Once the crumb will make a first breath, you can relax about his life.
Do not stir the mother to care for newborn puppies, it better knows what to do: lick the kids and forcing them to move, it stimulates virtually all vital organs and helps the baby to adapt quickly. After the birth dog is tied to their kids and trying not to leave them without a specific need. But that does not mean that you can put all the self - your attention and care has never hurt the dog and its puppies.