Umbilical Cord Care

Ensuring Hygiene and Health for Newborns

Proper umbilical cord care is essential for newborn puppies. While some prefer to let the bitch handle the cord, it is often safer for the breeder to manage this process. Delaying cord clamping for 2–5 minutes (or 45 seconds in caesareans) allows the puppy to gain up to 30% more blood volume and cells.

Elevate the placenta above the puppy’s level to use gravity effectively to optimise this transfusion. Focus the bitch on cleaning and stimulating the puppy while you manage the cord to ensure both hygiene and health. Explore our range of tools to support safe and effective umbilical cord care.