Puppies are very cute looking creatures. When they are born especially at your home, you will notice how your kids will love to take care of the puppies. So whether you bought a new puppy or it was born at home, the experience is always wonderful. The arrival of a new puppy at home lights up everyone’s face. We often concentrate too much on petting the puppies, yet we keep forgetting to give them the good care they need for proper growth. If your female dog is about to deliver puppies, here is the ultimate Blue Buffalo’s guide on how to take care of them once they are born from
 

Housing

In the days before the birth, it is important to ensure that mother has a comfortable, warm and safe place to give birth. One option is to supply a kiddie ‘paddling’ pool, lined with blankets and towels. Of course, your female probably already has a comfortable bed, but she and her puppies will need a little more space when the litter arrives. Also, it is worth bearing in mind that in an inflatable pool can be easily cleaned, which will be a major consideration in the days to come. Moreover, you may wish to place absorbent puppy pads underneath the pool to ensure that liquid does not soak into your carpet or stain an expensive wooden floor.

 

Allow Mother’s Care

A newborn puppy has many needs. The mother is the ideal one to provide for feeding and caring for the puppy. Of course, the other advantage to using a kiddie pool is that your female can remain close to her young ones, but the puppies have space to move around as and when they choose. Some dog breeders decide to place the litter in a box, which is fine, but it does not give Mother easy access to her young. Generally, the proximity between Mother and pups is less stressful for all parties.

 

Warmth

Puppies, like most young animals, are unable to regulate their body temperature correctly, so it is important that they are kept warm. Consequently, it is wise to ensure that Mother gives birth indoors and remains indoors for at least the first few weeks of life. Obviously, by supplying blankets and towels, you are allowing the pups to obtain additional warmth. However, if your female has given birth during the winter, you may also like to supply a small heat source. When using a small heater, ensure that it is not too close to the litter and that the pups do not become too warm.

 

Cleanness

It is important to clean the pool or box that the pups inhabit regularly. Ideally, this should be done at least once a day, but you may need to clean more frequently depending on how messy the pups have been. Supplying fresh towels and blankets will keep you very busy, but, of course, it is vital that their surroundings are kept clean, as the pups are incredibly susceptible to infection at a young age. When cleaning the pool, try using a gentle disinfectant, because strong chemicals and odors will be unbearable to the dogs and could cause irritation. Mother will keep her little ones clean by licking them, but you may need to help her out on occasion by wiping the pups with a damp cloth. Never use any soaps or shampoos, because Mother will ingest these chemicals when conducting her cleaning duties.…