Bringing pups into the world.

I had my husband to assist me if I needed him but as it turns out I didn't. Birthing is a natural process but sometimes the mom needs help. If you have an emergency you can not handle yourself CALL YOUR VETERANARIAN DO NOT WAIT

You must trim your nails very short, file them so that they are smooth Take all rings off of your fingers Put on clothes that you have no problem with throwing away afterwards

Your Boxer will not want to eat right before she is ready. Do not try to force feed her. Keep all other pets, especially a male dog, out of the room. Allow her to lay down in the whelping box. Contractions will begin. Do not panic if your Boxer cries while giving birth; this is natural although a bit heartbreaking. Keep in mind that it is temporary. Do not attempt to give her any medication.

As each puppy begins to crown, be ready in case you need to help pull them out. If you do, your grasp but be firm yet gentle. If a part of the puppy is showing, hold on to it so that it is not pulled back in. Allow nature to work, but if a pup is truly stuck you will then need to step in and help.

Make sure to have a heating pad and warm towels if you can make sure you have a sucker bulb, I forgot what they are called but they are used to suck a baby nose.

Each of the Boxer puppies will have a thin sac surrounding them and will be attached by the umbilical cord. Normally, the mother dog will tear away the sac, bite the cord and lick the puppy. If she does not do this, you help. Carefully remove the sac, using sterilized thread cut the cord by tying the thread around it and pulling on each end. Rub the puppy to stimulate blood flow and breathing. If the puppy has difficulty making it to mom, help him or her reach her to suckle. Remember do not intervine unless you absolutely have to just be there to help. The puppies can not regulate their temperatures and require a warm room temp. Also I really stress to CALL YOUR VET IN EVENT OF EMERGENCY