Christina Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I asked this on a cat forum & would like to compare answers with what I get here on a dog forum. As experienced breeders will know puppies can be born head first or feet first. No big drama usually but when the body is out & the head is still inside one assumes the head will come out with the next contraction & it usually does. My question is this If the next contraction does not follow quickly how long do you wait before you take action to free the puppies head ? One minute ? two minutes ? three minutes ? I am not meaning the dog is contracting & head is stuck. Or that the dog is struggling. The action in that case being to help head out with contraction. I mean the contraction has not come. Body out, head in, contractions stopped. How long do you sit & wait ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I remove the puppy immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 yup me too, keep it moving, as withmine usually the ones born feet first the sac has already broken.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordogs Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Yes for me I hold the puppy with a hand towel and gently maneuver (sp?) and the puppy usually pops out fairly quickly and for me usually the sac has already broken. I once had a puppies hind feet just sticking out and as I took hold it was sucked back up and when I felt for it it had gone way back up, I gave 1/2 ml oxy and it was still a good 5 mins before it presented again, didn't let go that time, >>> puppy was fine though. (Very Scarey) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 @fordogs..yup had that happen too..and you found it took longer to revive? I was thinking I had lost it..but it eventually came round after much swinging and rubbing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 If the pup comes out bum/feet first all at once I just deal with it in the usual way. But if it only partially comes out I put my fingers in as high as I can and twist it out, as Missymmo states the sac is usually broke and the cold air on the bum will cause them to breathe and thus inhale fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordogs Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Missymoo she still had the sac over the upper part of her body (thank dog) and she started to scream the moment it was removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelsun Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 any body part exposed, I am in there assisting to get it out as quickly as possible. By that time, I figure the mom has done her share, now it's my turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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