[header] How to help your dog whelp or deliver puppies [title] Take your dog to the veterinarian. [step] If your dog's pregnancy is planned, take her to the veterinarian for a check-up before breeding her. Bring her in again about 30 days into the pregnancy.
[header] How to help your dog whelp or deliver puppies [title] Take your dog to the veterinarian. [step] If your dog's pregnancy is planned, take her to the veterinarian for a check-up before breeding her. Bring her in again about 30 days into the pregnancy.
This gives the vet the opportunity to decide if the pregnancy is appropriate for breeding, and how many puppies the baby needs. The vet should also examine your dog's vulva-the pink uterus between the urethra and urinary tract. The vet will run some simple tests to help detect pregnancy changes. These include a urine sample and x-rays, and then blood to measure uterine tissue. If the pregnancy wasn't planned, take her to the vet as soon as you find out she's pregnant. [substeps] If you plan to breed your dog, it's recommended that you wait until she's at least 24 months old. [substeps] Urinary tract infections often cause breeding. During this point, the vet will ensure your dog does not have urinary tract infections.