While large dogs need sturdy
whelping boxes made of wood, smaller dogs can use sturdy cardboard boxes that can be easily discarded after the puppies are grown.
A piece of fleece with a towel sewn to the back the same size as
the whelping box makes a great pad.
Not exact matches
This beautiful litter is
making us proud and they demonstrate Macha's success in the
whelping box.
So
make sure the
whelping box is safe and in the right spot (search an article here about «
whelping» and care for newborn puppies.)
Make sure the birthing area is ready you will need a
whelping box set up in a quiet and warm area for her.
Make sure he has a clean
whelping box.
A
whelping box can be
made of plywood or sturdy cardboard cartons.
Prepare the
whelping box ahead of time (12 weeks before puppies are born - approx. 4» x 5» is ideal, with sides of approximately 2-1/2» - see how to
make a dog
whelping box.
, the mother and pups stay in a special
whelping box to
make nursing and cleanup easier.
There are many things you can do to
make her more comfortable such as feeding an appropriate diet, building her a nice
whelping box, and keeping in touch with your vet throughout the pregnancy to ensure everything is going smoothly.
It's natural for a female to dig up the paper and blankets in her
whelping box as she attempts to
make it more comfortable for her and her new pups.
As a preventive practice, one should
make sure the environmental temperature of the puppies is kept warm with
whelping boxes, heat lamps, etc..