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What is Stillborn Puppy?
This was one of the main questions we needed to understand.
What is a stillborn puppy?
A stillborn puppy is dead when it is born.
There are many reasons why a puppy is stillborn.
There are several steps that need to be taken to understand the main cause.
We experienced this when we had puppies for the first time.
I was shocked and sad at the same time.
I was there all the way when she gave birth.
Helping her push until the puppies are born and then putting them near her for warmth.
I was with her for a few hours and days.
After giving birth to the first five puppies within a 40 minute interval, I became worried when she stopped pushing as well as seeing limited contractions in an hour.
After an hour and a half, another puppy was born. There is something wrong.
The puppy was not moving.
I was wondering why the puppy wasn’t moving.
I thought the puppy needed some space to move.
I noticed it wasn’t breathing after a few more minutes.
I tried to resuscitate the puppy by pressing on his chest.
Breathing into it will allow air to enter its system.
I have made several attempts.
When my husband told me to just let it go, I stopped.
I can’t do anything to bring it back.
It was our first litter and I was devastated.
My husband suggested that I stop.
It is not uncommon to have a stillborn puppy.
When this happens, it’s very little to nothing that you can do to revive the puppy.
You never know, you might be able to save a stillborn puppy with the suggestions I have listed down.
How to revive a stillborn puppy?
There is little to no chance that a stillborn puppy can be revived.
You will do what you can to make this happen, as a fur parent.
If you encounter stillborn puppies, here are some tips that you can use.
There are videos on the internet that show people who were able to bring a stillborn puppy back to life.
It means that nothing is impossible if you put your heart into it.
It is normal for you to prepare for the birthing kit, which includes cloth, whelping box, and rest of the kit.
The vet’s number is kept for emergency purposes.
If you are helping your dog give birth in a pet clinic or have a vet with you, they will help revive stillborn puppies.
It is better to know these tips if you can’t get professional help at home.
Your maternal instinct as a fur parent will come out first.
You want to save and revive the puppy.
If you really want to revive the puppy, you need to make the decision first.
Why do I say that? There are several reasons as to why a puppy can be stillborn.
If you attempt to revive the puppy, it will be placed where the other puppies are.
The healthy ones are at risk if there arebacteria that can be transferred.
It can cause health issues or even death with your pups.
If you are able to revive a stillborn puppy, then keep them in another area where they can remain warm.
But completely away from the other puppies.
The most common method of reviving a stillborn puppy is to turn it upside down.
Rub the puppy’s body after shaking the head.
Check this video for an example of how to do it.
Possible Causes of Stillborn Puppy
There are a number of reasons why a puppy is dead or stillborn.
The best way to determine the cause is to see a surgical vet.
More research to find out why this happened.
If you have fur babies on the way to being delivered, you will not wait for something like this to happen.
Someone who loves their dogs would tend to be proactive.
Instead of dealing with the reality of stillborn puppies, prevent this from happening.
Some of the possible reasons for stillborn puppies can be found here.
Medications During Pregnancy
It’s a given amongst all pregnant individuals.
If pregnant, taking medication is a huge risk.
If you can, avoid giving your dam any other medications while she is pregnant.
Make sure the medication is cleared by the vet if it can’t be avoided.
There are a number of possible reasons for a puppy to be stillborn.
This article has been written so that everyone can better understand what we are up against and that we can do everything we can to prevent this from happening.
Prevention is always better than cure.
If we did everything we could to take care of our dogs during their pregnancies and stillborn puppies have been delivered.
The process and procedures in this article can help revive puppies.
The probability is not as high as we would like.
It is our duty as pet owners to try and keep the litter alive.
If we expose the stillborn puppy with the rest of the litter, there will be consequences.
We know when to push and get what we want.
The end result is to bring the stillborn puppy back to life.
There is a drive to keep stillborn puppies alive.
We can choose from the tips and procedures we are reminded of next.
Pick the best that will bring us closer to a live litter.
Different Signs of Dying
There are different signs that a dog is dying. Some dogs will exhibit more than others. You will have to decide if your dog needs your help crossing over as you prepare to say goodbye. If you have a significant other who shares caretaking responsibilities, you will have to discuss it and come to an agreement.
When Rex was showing signs, my husband and I disagreed on what to do. He wanted to take Rex to the vet to have everything possible done to save him. I knew it wouldn’t make a difference. I was hysterical at the thought of carting Rex to the vet to be put through a bunch of uncomfortable procedures only to prolong his life for a few days. I wanted him to stay with us so we could comfort him until he died.
For me, saying goodbye to your dog in these moments meant advocating to provide him with peace, not last-ditch desperate schemes that would only add to his suffering and confusion in the final hours.
