Assisted Whelping

đŸ¶ Give your bitch and her pups the safest possible start. Our assisted whelping service provides calm, professional support before, during, and after labour—at home or in-clinic—so you’re never facing it alone.

✹How we help

  • Pre-whelp planning: Health check, litter risk assessment, and timeline mapping (including temperature tracking and progesterone timing if needed).

  • Whelping setup: Guidance on the ideal whelping area, hygiene protocols, supplies, and emergency plan.

  • On-the-day support: Continuous monitoring of mum and pups, gentle coaching through each stage, and skilled assistance with problem deliveries.

  • Neonatal care: Clearing airways, drying and stimulating, umbilical care, first feeds/colostrum support, and heat management.

  • Post-whelp checks: Placenta count, mum’s vitals, puppy weights, nursing assessment, and aftercare plan for the first 72 hours.

  • Vet coordination: Immediate referral for Caesarean or medical intervention if red flags appear.

⭐ When assisted whelping is beneficial

  • First-time mums or previous difficult labours

  • Large, small, or brachycephalic breeds

  • Overdue pregnancies, weak contractions, or prolonged stage transitions

  • Litters conceived via assisted matings or chilled/frozen semen

  • Breeders who want experienced, hands-on support from start to finish

💡 What to expect

  1. Consultation & readiness check – review history, due-date window, and risk factors.

  2. Whelping kit review – we confirm you have the essentials (clean towels, bulb syringe, heat source, scales, iodine/chlorhexidine, glucose, notebook).

  3. On-call window – we stay in close contact as labour approaches.

  4. Active support – calm, hygienic, and minimally invasive care; we document times, presentations, and puppy outcomes.

  5. Aftercare plan – nursing schedule, temperature/weight tracking, and warning signs to watch.

đŸš©Red flags—call for urgent help

  • Strong contractions for 20–30 minutes with no puppy

  • More than 2 hours between puppies with ongoing labour signs

  • Green/black discharge before any puppy appears

  • Mum seems exhausted, distressed, or unwell

  • Puppy appears but is lodged or not breathing

đŸ¶ Welfare first

Your dog’s wellbeing leads every decision. We use gentle handling, sterile technique, and evidence-based protocols—and we never hesitate to escalate to veterinary care if needed.

Flexible, transparent service

  • Home or clinic visits (depending on location and case)

  • Clear pricing with no surprises

  • Follow-up check-ins during the critical first days

Ready to prepare for the big day?
Get in touch to book a pre-whelp consultation or to arrange assisted whelping support. We’ll help you welcome healthy pups with confidence and care.

📞 Prices start at £500, Call/Message 07403226892 or 07772939821 for more information.