How to Help a Pregnant Dog in Labor

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How to Help Your Dog Whelp or Deliver Puppies More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by buyegirhyme | permalink
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When labor begins, a dog's instincts will almost always take over -- you shouldn't have to intervene at all. Nonetheless, if your dog is pregnant, you should know what to expect during labor and how to help if necessary. Certain pure...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Dog-Whelp-or-Deliver-Puppies ^[1]

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Dog Health Care More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Mitzi Siracusa | permalink
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The Pet Health Network offers leading veterinarian advice on dogs. Find out dog health risks, symptoms, treatment, and prevention from top vet experts.

For further reading: http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-diseases-conditions-a-z/what-expect-when-your-dog%25E2%2580%2599s-labor ^[2]

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Dog Labor & Delivery: What To Expect On The Day Your Dog's Puppies Are Born | Fun Times Guide to Dogs More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Kjeld Kleffel | permalink
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Here are the nitty gritty details about dog birth -- from the stages of labor and delivery to the actual birthing process. You'll learn what to watch for and how to interact if your help is needed with one of the newborn puppies.
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For further reading: http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/08/dog_birth.php ^[3]

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Labour and giving birth More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Jeff Krusinski | permalink
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If your bitch is about to give birth, don't panic! Dogs are much better equipped to deal with it all than we are. Make sure she is comfortable, watch from a sensitive distance and only intervene if something goes seriously wrong - which is unlikely. If you have any concerns then consult your vet as soon as possible.
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For further reading: http://www.purina.co.uk/content/your-dog/life-changes/pregnancy-in-dogs/labour-and-giving-birth-for-dogs ^[4]

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How to Help a Pregnant Dog Give Birth to Puppies More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Felisberto Pinto | permalink
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It's both thrilling and scary to have a pregnant dog! Here's how to help your dog when she's giving birth to her puppies - plus signs of problems for both mom and puppies, which means it's time to call a veterinarian.

For further reading: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/pregnant-dog-how-to-help-dog-giving-birth-puppies/ ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 2 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Dog-Whelp-or-Deliver-Puppies

2. http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-diseases-conditions-a-z/what-expect-when-your-dog%25E2%2580%2599s-labor

3. http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/08/dog_birth.php

4. http://www.purina.co.uk/content/your-dog/life-changes/pregnancy-in-dogs/labour-and-giving-birth-for-dogs

5. http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/pregnant-dog-how-to-help-dog-giving-birth-puppies/