Having a litter of puppies can be extremely exciting, but there’s a lot of natural anxiety too – especially if you don’t know what to expect with your first litter. In this article, we’ll walk you through the most common questions around dog pregnancy and puppy rearing to help alleviate some of that anxiety and...Read More

Try not to intervene in the whelping process unless it’s needed, as your dog should be capable and able to take all the necessary steps to ensure effective delivery of her puppies.  Puppies can exit the vulva in a few different ways (fully encased in the placenta, encased in a fluid-filled sac or outside of...Read More

You will, of course, want to be able to distinguish each of the puppies from each other and measure their growth over time. Colored whelping collars are very affordable and super helpful for keeping track of each puppy.Weigh each puppy as he or she is born and note any distinguishing characteristics (color, size, deformities, etc.).Keep...Read More

One of the most important steps in preparing for labor is having a whelping box ready. A whelping box is a comfortable, enclosed area where your dog can deliver her puppies and raise them in the following weeks. The whelping box should be large enough for her to lie down comfortably along with her entire...Read More