What Dog Breeders Do

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Stillborn puppies and death in puppies shortly after birth is not uncommon in dogs. About 8 % of puppies are born dead or die a week after.

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Causes for dead puppies

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It's important to let the mother spend time with her dead puppy, cleaning the area thoroughly using disposable gloves to present the puppy to the vet to determine the cause of death.

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What Dog Breeders Do

With Dead Puppies

With Dead Puppies

Stillborn puppies and death in puppies shortly after birth is not uncommon in dogs. About 8 % of puppies are born dead or die a week after.

Causes for dead puppies

It's important to let the mother spend time with her dead puppy, cleaning the area thoroughly using disposable gloves to present the puppy to the vet to determine the cause of death.

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