Things You'll Need
- Latex gloves
- Non-petroleum based lubricant
- Scissors
- Cotton swabs
- Clean cloths that can be discarded
- Small rubber bands
Instructions
Put on the gloves, then apply a pea sized dab of lubricant to the first two fingers. Insert one finger into the birthing canal.
Gently hook your finger under the legs of the puppy, then slowly pull. Time your efforts to the mother's contractions, but do not apply excessive pressure to the newborn.
Clamp the umbilical cord with an elastic. Cut the umbilical cord and wrap the newborn in a clean towel. Gently clear fluids away from the puppy's nose and mouth.
Place the mother with the puppies when the litter is delivered to encourage licking, which stimulates breathing in the young pups.