Shih Tzu Difficult Wet Delivery

Hold the infant in a position of presentation to prevent it from being withdrawn back into the birth canal. Each time your matron has a contraction the puppy is closer to birth. You, as a Shih Tzu mid-wife need only to the hold the puppy to prevent withdrawal and allow Nature to work.

Sometimes it may be difficult to grip the puppy’s sac. If the head is definitely presented first, break open the sac from around its head. Immediately use a pediatric bulb syringe to suction amniotic fluid from the Shih Tzu puppy’s mouth.

A difficult or large puppy may require more than two or three contractions. In general, there should be no more than four contractions. If more than four contractions there may be a problem if the puppy has not been whelped. You may need a professional vet’s assistance at this point.

A breech delivery is presented rear-foremost. The hind legs are tucked against the puppy’s abdomen in the direction of the head. This presentation normally does not present a problem for the puppy or the matron because the head of is larger in circumference than the body. Shih Tzu are generally whelp freely and do not require professional assistance.

A breech delivery can be difficult to assist when a puppy is confined in the slippery sac. Surgical gloves are helpful for securely holding the slippery sac. Gauze pads make a second good choice. A thin towel is adequate as a third choice. If none of these items are available and you must work with your bare hands, use your fingers. Gently secure a grip on each side of the Shih Tzu puppy without applying undue pressures. As each contraction occurs, apply a steady, firm pressure, preventing the it from slipping back inside the birth canal. Never pull!

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