What to do when dog gives birth?

How to Help Your Dog After Giving Birth. Four Parts: Preparing for the Birth Monitoring Your Dog During and After the Birth Caring for the New Mother Caring for the Newborn Puppies Community Q&A. A pregnant dog’s instincts will help her respond and get through birthing puppies. read more

If a dog giving birth refuses to tend to her puppy following delivery, you must. First, remove the amniotic membrane from the face and wipe away fluids from the puppy's nose and mouth. Rub the puppy vigorously with a clean, warm towel to stimulate blood flow and the breathing process. read more

Finally, you must take the mother to the vet with 24 to 48 hours of giving birth. This is to check for any complications or injuries. Your vet will also give your dog a posterior pituitary extract (POP) injection. read more