Whelping: Labour & Birth

Learn what to do if a puppy is born not breathing. Step-by-step guide for breeders to safely revive newborn puppies during whelping.

Learn what to do if a puppy is born not breathing. Step-by-step guide for breeders to safely revive newborn puppies during whelping.

Learn why mother dogs reject their puppies, how to prevent it, and what breeders can do to safely intervene.

Learn why mother dogs reject their puppies, how to prevent it, and what breeders can do to safely intervene.

Learn how oro-nasal stimulation at birth helps newborn puppies breathe, and what breeders can do if intervention is needed.

Learn how oro-nasal stimulation at birth helps newborn puppies breathe, and what breeders can do if intervention is needed.

Learn why singleton pregnancies occur in dogs, the risks during whelping, and how to best prepare for mum and pup safety.

Learn why singleton pregnancies occur in dogs, the risks during whelping, and how to best prepare for mum and pup safety.

Learn how oxytocin supports labour, bonding, and milk let-down in dogs, plus what breeders can do to encourage natural release.

Learn how oxytocin supports labour, bonding, and milk let-down in dogs, plus what breeders can do to encourage natural release.

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