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What room temp for bitch with new litter?
I have a Russian Black Terrier of 2 years with a 2 day old litter, what
room temperature should I keep her and her litter in, she is feeding and caring for the 8 pups well, but seems hot in the 70 degree Fahreheit temp I have the room at, she's used to living outdoors, here in the UK. She's in a large wooden whelping crate lying on Vetbed, an imitation fleece product. -- Best Regards, Chris. |
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What room temp for bitch with new litter?
Hi Chris:
Right now you need to be more concerned with how the temperature affects the puppies as opposed to the mother. Newborn puppies cannot regulate their body temperature, but as long as the minimum temperature in the room is 70 and there are no drafts, they should be fine. Puppies will tell you by huddling if they feel too cool, and by spreading out away from one another if they are too warm. I have used a heat lamp in the past hung about three feet above the whelping box, making sure it only exposes about 30% of the whelping box to the heat. Puppies will move towards the source of heat if they are too cool and away if they are comfortable. -- Ruth, Greta, Woody & Thelma |
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