Our question this week was: Dr. Jon - My huskyHuskies BookBest known as sled dogs, Huskies also make handsome, affectionate, and loyal house pets.Barron’s Huskies Book provides detailed advice on genera... gave birth 3 days ago. Well today I caught her moving them. I had her in my shed with the doors opened. What can I do to make her understand to leave the puppies there? Where it is safer than where I caught her bringing them? Missy TerrellAnswerHi Missy– thanks for your email. It is natural for a dog to move their puppies – especially if they feel unsafe or bothered in their current location. Many pet owners create a whelping box and encourage them to have and nurse their puppies in one room of the home where she and the pups can be monitored. In my opinion, that is the ideal situation. If she is free to move the puppies anywhere – it will be hard for you to control that location. As far as if it is safer – I don't really know. Depends on how safe it was where they were and how safe it is where she is taking them.
Your dog has just delivered a litter of cute and cuddly puppies. You can trust that she will likely take care of them, but who will take care of Mom? The answer is you.
A whelping box is a place for your female to produce and raise the puppies, and it should be a place where she feels safe. Select an area familiar to your pet with minimum traffic and few temperature variations....
Constant monitoring of your pregnant dog is not necessary but it is important to understand what is normal and be prepared for trouble. If any signs of problems develop, medical treatment is recommended....
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