Disposable Cardboard Whelping boxes: A step by step guide

All our whelping boxes now include wooden puppy rails as standard
The best way to be sure of the right size of whelping box 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 whelping box that will allow her to lay flat along one side.

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The fleece bedding is machine washable, pre cut to fit the whelping box 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 hypothermia. There are a number of forms of heating available but we recommend using a heat pad in your whelping box 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 whelping 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. Spare covers are available in the "Pet heat Pads" section of the shop

23" x 29" (730mm x 580mm) Absorbent Pads:
These pads are inexpensive and very absorbent.They are made from a paper pulp material so do not contain harmful chemical crystals. 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.
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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.
For products you may require after the birth, CLICK HERE or go the the next shop page
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Easy Whelp
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

250ml of Raspberry Leaf
Complimentary feeding for Dogs, Cats and other small pets
Liquid traditionally used for pregnant bitches in order to facilitate a successful whelping

(Both items are available seperately in in Whelping Kit and Essential section of this site)

Herbal & Homeopathic Whelping Supplement Pack:
Consists of:
Raspberry Leaf tablets
Wheatgerm Oil capsule
Caulophyllum 30C
Urtica Urens 30C

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The ideal add-on to your whelping box order.This is a 20 page document which contains general advice on whelping and puppy CPR complete with Cycle Chart, Puppy Birth Record sheet, Litter Weight Record sheet, 63-day Perpetual Whelping Chart, 5-Generation Pedigree Form, Puppy Health Record, Puppy Application Form and Puppy Sales Contract.
FOR FULL RANGE OF DOG, PUPPY, CAT AND KITTEN FOODS, CLICK HERE

Once ordered we will email you the PDF so that you can print it out as requried. If not received within 24 hours please check your spam email. It will be sent from sales@petnap.co.uk

(A Disc containing this information is included in our whelping kit)