The mother normally does the work of cutting the babies’ umbilical cord.
Although the bitch usually performs the task, it is sometimes necessary to cut a puppy’s umbilical cord after birth. Before the puppies start arriving, you should have all the necessary supplies on hand. Then she must wait to see if the puppy’s umbilical cord will need to be cut. If necessary, she must first remove the amniotic sac before tying the cord with strong, sterile thread and cutting it with sharp, sterile scissors.
Cut the umbilical cord with sharp scissors.
First, you’ll need to have some supplies on hand before the dog gives birth. Alcohol should be used to sterilize sharp scissors, for example, and you’ll also need thick thread to tie a puppy’s umbilical cord. Many experts suggest using unwaxed dental floss for this. Providin or iodine should also be used to sterilize the umbilical cord. You may also need cotton balls and clean towels.
Use dental floss to tie off the umbilical cord.
Clean hands are important when handling newborn puppies. You should wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water before handling any newborn puppy. If possible, surgical gloves should also be worn. Generally, it is not recommended to disturb the dog after the start of labor. However, she must stay and watch to make sure the delivery goes well.
Iodine can be used to sterilize a puppy’s severed umbilical cord.
The amniotic sac should be removed 30 seconds to a minute after the puppy is born. If this is not done, the dog can suffocate and die. To remove the bag, you need to gently tear it near the head. Then you should wipe the puppy’s face with a clean towel.
After delivery of the greenish placenta, the mother must cut the umbilical cord with her teeth. If she doesn’t do it in a few minutes, you’ll have to help her. However, she will need to tie off the cable before cutting it.
You should always wash your hands with soap and hot water before handling newborn puppies.
Start by tying a piece of dental floss around the puppy’s umbilical cord. This first piece should be within an inch of the puppy’s abdomen. The second piece of thread should be tied 0.25 inches (0.64 centimeters) from the first piece, toward the placenta.
With the sterilized scissors, you can cut the umbilical cord between the two threads. The scissors you use must be very sharp. A clean razor blade can also be used.
Providin or iodine should be applied to the cut end of the puppy’s umbilical cord. Some experts recommend dipping this end in providentine. It can also be applied by rubbing it with a cotton pad. The umbilical cord usually falls off within a few days to a week.