Whelping Supplies
Once the Whelping Room is set up, begin gathering the general whelping supplies and keep these nearby to assist mother-to-be safely deliver her puppies.
We own several reference books detailing the use of whelping supplies.
Gram scale, alcohol, Q tips, Vaseline
Scale - To weigh puppies
Alcohol - To sterilize instruments
Q tips - To add Betadine to halt infection, i.e. end of cut umbilical cords
Vaseline - To ease insertion of thermometers
Betadine, Gauze and towels, dental floss, sharp scissors, digital and rectal thermometer, suction tool
Betadine - Stops infections, i.e. end of cut umbilical cords
Gauze - Use to apply alcohol
Thread or Dental Floss - To tie off umbilical cords (1" from tummy)
Sharp Scissors - To cut umbilical cords
Thermometers - Monitor temperatures of mom, pups and whelping box
Suction tool - To remove liquid from lungs and nostrils of newborn pups
We keep a good supply of clean, white washcloths with our supplies and we will use these to rub, clean and dry each newborn pup.
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Page last updated 7/07/08