Mutt Labor? READ THOROUGHLY?

Question

PLEASE DO NOT RANT ME!! I am only looking for answers from people who know what they are talking about, and do not start on how I shouldn't own a mutt please. Just answer my question ^^. Okay, My english cocker spaniel/? dog Rosie is due for puppies V E R Y soon. My parents have no interest in making sure everything goes well, so it's all on me. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about dog labor before it happens. 5-6 Years ago, My english cocker got out of the yard and returned pregnant with a dog we did not know, I'd guess retriever. Now, that english cocker's daughter is pregnant with our rat terrier Mickey... I'm EXTREMELY sure she's due soon...HELP?!?! Oh, FYI, I kept her separate from him, by my parents put them together....... yeah. I was mad. I have a friend that will gladly take the puppies, but they've got to deliver first. I have no thermometer, and can only guess by other things. Oh, 2 more things. ONE, I'm 12 & get no allowance so nothing like go out and buy... but I AM in 8TH GRADE! XD 2....HELP!?!? ty XD

Answer 1

your to young to be doing this, tell your parents to start acting like adults and take the dog to the vet, also tell them to get all the dogs you own fixed, this is why our shelters are full, because irresponsible/lazy owners like your parents

Answer 2

What a shame that you have such dumb parents... That's mean what they are doing! Sorry, but I just had to get that out before I could answer your question. My Mom was the same way she hates animals and always refused to help me with anything.

But anyway... What you should do is just keep an eye on her, and she cannot be around any other dogs when she is in labor. She should find a quiet place to have the puppies, and you will know when she goes into labor, trust me. There really isn't anything you need to buy. Just find some towels or some old clothes for her to lay down on, and etc. Something soft...

Now, also you will need to TRY and stay with her if she is in labor, as she might need help. If you have school, then I would try to convince your parents to let you stay with her just for that day if you want the puppies to live. If your parents have a heart at all, they should let you miss just one small day of school for the sake of saving lives, it is important. But make sure you are certain she is in active labor before you stay out, of course.

Usually you should just stand by and watch to see if she cleans the puppies. Sometimes they have them too close together, and the mother won't be able to clean them off fast enough. She may start eating the mucous membrane that surrounds the puppies, this is normal. She may be able to take care of everything, but it is important to be there just in case you are needed. Try not to handle the pups too much, as this may cause her to disown them, so to speak. Anyway, if you do help her, you must tear away the thin membrane from around the nose and mouth or else they could suffocate!

Also if it looks like she is having trouble pushing them out, do not pull the puppies out of her, you can seriously injure both mother and babies that way! But you CAN rupture the amniotic sac, if it is visible and in the way. Basicaly it is like breaking her water for her, if it does not break on it's own. Sometimes you may have to do this with each puppy.

Her labor will make a mess, so make sure everyone knows that. She also may be very overprotective of her little ones for the first little while. Signs of active labor include panting, sometimes light vomiting, and of course contractions. Some dogs may howl, yelp, or cry out.

I think it's great that you own a mutt. They make better pets, in my opinion. ^_^ I hope I was of some help to you.  

Answer 3

wow. thats alot for an 8th grader to be dealing with. for the most part labor is a natural thing for dogs to go thru.even tho it may be her first time, her instincts will tell her what to do. the best thing for you to do it try and figure out how far along she is, then when the time comes try to keep her as comfortable as possible. if you have a crate for her then make it cozy and if not try to keep her in an area that is secluded and that you can clean up later in case theres any accidents.like i said, she knows what to do and you should only assist if u suspect a complication. you never know how she may react to you reaching in to help.  check out this webpage. i really hope it helps!

Try not to worry, she will be ok :)

http://www.2ndchance.info/caninelaborsta...

Answer 4

your to young to look after a pregnant dog , get the vet to check her out and your parents will have to pay the bill as your underage  

Answer 5

Make Rosie a large bed with plenty of newspapers torn up in a quiet dark place inside, probably your bedroom and keep it quiet.  Feed her extra food, like cottage cheese, meat etc.  Keep her dry food and water close by but not so close when her pups are born they will crawl into the water dish and drown.  

Roll up several old quilts or towels and place them into a large circle around her bed area.  Make sure that the floor in covered with a small tarp or plastic (like an old tablecloth) that will keep the birthing fluids off of carpet or wood.

She when the pups are about to deliver will start nesting and tearing up the paper and turn around and around.  

Do not take the puppies away from her until they are 8 weeks old and give them to your friend.  8 weeks is a minimum.  

If you can make a square out of 2x4's that you could cut into 4' pieces and nail together for her area, that would be perfect. This will keep the pups from crawling off away from her after they are born.  Puppies need to be very warm after they are born and for many days after as well.  Do not put her under a fan or air conditioning vent as the pups will fade and die from being cold.  If you had a very large box even cardboard would be best here.  Put the papers and towels in the box and turn it on it's side for a den for her to have her pups.  She will start by panting and turning and tearing up newspapers and l*****g her behind when the labor starts.  

She hopefully will not have any trouble and take care of birthing and cleaning and feeding her pups like most dogs do naturally.  If they don't break out of the sack in which they are born, tear it with your fingers and wipe the fluids away from each pup as they are born with soft paper towels...have some on hand.  Do this quickly, gently and then put the pup back with Mom, she should take care of the rest.  (Crossing my fingers here) You can also if needed have dental floss on hand to tie the umbilical cords about an inch from their belly.  Tie and hard knot each one if needed.  Not too close.

Is there someone in your area who breeds dogs?  If so, go to them and ask for help before the time comes for the birth of these little pups. Also any vet will help with questions if you will just ask.  Maybe a vet tech will come and help...ask ask ask.

I wish you well.  

Answer 6

Just let it happen naturally you don't need to do anything  

Answer 7

OK, she needs a quiet, very warm room to have her puppies in.  She also needs a very large box or even a kid's swimming pool if you have one for a whelping box.  It needs lots and lots of newspapers in the bottom that you need to change as she delivers to keep the area clean and dry for the puppies and her.

When she's close to labor, she's probably (but not always) going to stop eating, she'll want to stay very close to whichever person she feels closest to, she needs to be shown to her "whelping box" about 1 week before she's due so she can start nesting and feel comfy in there.  

If she's lucky, she won't need help whelping, all you'll need to do is perhaps help dry off the puppies, so you'll need towels.  Also make sure the puppies noses and mouths are clear so they can breathe.  But if she's in trouble, hopefully your parents will be on hand to take her to the vet.  

She also needs to be eating top quality dry puppy food now and until she's finished weaning the puppies because those puppies  are taking all the nutrition out of her and she needs all the nutrition she can get.

Answer 8

Okay, your parents shouldn't leave that work on you, if you're only 12. You will need to get the dog to the vet somehow. If your parents aren't "interested" they should have either got the dog fixed a long time ago or not even have a dog at all. Your parents are irresponsible pet owners.

Answer 9

Don't be doggist. Mutt labor is just like normal doggie birthing.