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When you know that your dog is close to giving birth, make her a whelping box filled with sheets, towels, and newspapers. Introduce her to the box and allow her to sniff it and check it out.
Once the puppies are born, you should make sure there is almost no handling going on. Be certain they are all together and in a safe place at all times. Prevent other animals from coming in contact with the puppies to prevent diseases and harm. Make sure that the safe location in which you have placed them, is a place that they will be able to stay at for at least 2-3 weeks.
It takes about 10-14 days for their eyes and ears to open and for the first three to four weeks the mother will do most of the work. She will take care of the pups’ warmth, food, and hygiene. Keep an eye on them, however, in case any problems develop; any difficulties should be immediately reported to your veterinarian. And be sure to keep the whelping box clean to prevent any risk of infection.