Whelping boxes: A step by step guide

The best way to be sure of the right size is to measure the mum-to-be from nose to base of tail. Add 4 inches to this if you are going to use puppy rails, and then select a box that will allow her to lay flat along one side.

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Puppy rails are always advisable as there exists a risk that newborn pups could be crushed by the bitch. Bitches are likely to be exhausted after giving birth and may be unaware that a pup is in distress. Puppy rails are placed on three sides of the box and give pups a safe area to wriggle to. We recommend rails particularly on the larger box sizes as they help to make the box rigid.

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These fleece bedding is machine washable and designed to allow fluids to drain through the matting to provide a comfortable, clean and hygienic padding for the bitch and her litter of pups. Remember to put in lots of newpaper or absorbent pads under the vet fleece to absorb fluids. (Absorbent pads are available further down this page: step 5)

In their early days of life a newborn puppy is totally dependant on warmth being provided for it. One common cause for premature deaths is hyperthermia. There are a number of forms of heating available but we recommend using a heat pad as these are low wattage and so low cost to run and provide warmth where it is needed (under the pups) rather than heating the atmosphere. We have three sizes available and all are listed complete with a fleece cover. We suggest these are used on top of vet fleece, not under it. No more than half of the box floor should be heated. These are vinyl pads and so not suitable for pets that chew, if you would prefer metal pads then please follow this Link
Please select a size from the drop down menu below.

23" x 29" (730mm x 580mm) Absorbent Pads: (10 off in total)
These pads are inexpensive and very absorbent. Now would be a good time to add these to your order as we pack them with the whelping box so when ordered with a box there is no additional carriage to pay.

Whether this is your first whelp or you are a seasoned professional you are going to need a host of items ranging from forceps to stethoscopes. In our experience, over 30 different items are likely to be needed!!. Unfortunately these are supplied by some 20+ different suppliers. We have sourced all these items for you and by buying in bulk have assembled them together into a competitively priced well appointed kit. See the "more information" link for a full content description.
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Sufficient for one whelp, "Easy Whelp" is a feed supplement which aids normal whelping and lactation in bitches, and increases puppy viability.
This tub is a complete 20 day course, 10 days before and 10 days after whelping

This kit comprises 100g of Puppy/Kitten Colostrum and 30ml dropper of nutri-drops.
If you are expecting a large litter (more pups/kittens than nipples!) then you need to consider Puppy or Kitten Colostrum.
Similarly if mum to be is not in 100% condition and you may have a runt to nurture, it's well worth considering. It could literally be a life saver. Also sold seperately on the whelping kit pages of this site
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