Whelping Supply List

Having the necessary tools to whelp a litter can make the difference between success and failure. This is a list of essential whelping supplies we've compiled to ensure you have everything you need:

• *Hemostats - 2 (One Curved, One Straight): 3.5" for puppies that weigh 2 to 4 oz. at birth, 4.5” for puppies that weigh 8 to 11oz, and 5.5" for puppies that weigh more than 16oz at birth
• *Bulb Syringe: Used to suck mucus out of the puppy’s mouth/upper respiratory tract. 
• *Sterile Gloves: For vaginal exams on the bitch. 
• *Nutri-Drops: Energy boost for both the bitch and puppies. Immediately absorbable energy source. 
• *WhelpWise Service: Don’t forget to sign up early! 
• *DeLee Mucus Trap: A mucus aspirator that can be used for deeper suctioning. 
• *Iodine Pads or Sticks/Liquid Betadine: Used to disinfect the umbilical cord stump. 
• K-Y or Water-Based Lubricant: Used for vaginal exams. Never use Vaseline or mineral oil. 
• Feeding Tube: 5fr for puppies under 5 oz. and 8fr for larger puppies. 
• Preemie Nipple and Preemie Bottle 
• 10cc Syringes for Feeding Tube 
• Feeding Syringe 
• (Above are all available from our Shopping Cart area)
  
• Scale (inexpensive digital postal scale or digital food scale work best)
  
• Snuggle Safe  (can purchase on Amazon)
• Flashlight and Leash: For those middle-of-the-night potty trips. 
• Lots of Towels: Both hand and bath size. 
• Two Heating Pads: One in the holding box and one to heat the towels. 
• Blow Dryer: To circulate warm air in the holding box and help dry off puppies. 
• Coffee (a fabulous Kau Hawaiian roast is my favorite)
• Ice Cream (Vanilla for Mom, Chocolate for You): Great energy boost for the whelping. 
• *Friends to Help with a Great Sense of Humor, Great Snacks, and Great Movies.

* = Items we consider absolute musts.