What are the symptoms of a Teddy dog when it is ready to give birth?

Dog owners may experience a lot of anxiety and nervousness before their dog's pregnancy, so how can we determine the dog's expected delivery date and what preparations need to be made during the birth? What status constitutes labor symptoms? This article will answer these questions one by one, hoping to help our beloved pets have a smooth delivery.

Labor Symptoms

After a successful mating, dogs generally give birth within 58-65 days. The timing of labor is closely related to hormones and the dog's physical fitness. Here are some signs that labor is approaching:

Emotional changes: The dog becomes anxious and restless, breathes rapidly, paces around, and looks for secluded areas to build a nest.
Physical changes: The dog's abdomen contracts, breasts significantly increase in size and milk can be expressed, and a sticky discharge occurs at the vulva. The dog's temperature is usually one degree lower than usual.
Decreased appetite or even refusal to eat, and frequent urination. Pay close attention to the dog if it exhibits these symptoms.

Labor Preparations

When signs of labor are detected, quickly move the dog to a quiet and comfortable place and prepare enough food and water. Ensure the availability of sterilized scissors, towels, rope, etc., to prevent any accidents during labor. It is recommended to undergo an ultrasound or X-ray examination during the late stages of pregnancy to check the fetal status and determine if there is a possibility of difficulty in giving birth, which will facilitate emergency assistance during labor.

Postpartum Care

After the puppies are born, clear the mucus from their nose and mouth promptly to prevent suffocation. Pay attention to the nutrition of the mother dog and the warmth of the puppies, helping them to feed on breast milk as soon as possible. Inject oxytocin and antibiotics to prevent uterine infection and promote the expulsion of afterbirth. Clean the mother dog's vulva appropriately to reduce the likelihood of infection.