Over 30 Years of Experience ** No Phone line needed **
Over 30 Years of Experience ** No Phone line needed **
(303) 423-3429
Shop Now
WhelpWise Reservation Form
  • Home
  • WhelpWise Service
  • WhelpWise Questions and Answers
  • Whelping Supply List
  • Premature Labor in Canines
  • Reservation Form
  • Contact

The Go-To Source for Veterinarians and Breeders

Shop Now
Reservation Form

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 4 to 8 oz. at birth, 5.5" for puppies that weigh 8 to 14 oz. at birth, and 6" for puppies that weigh more than 16 oz. 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.
  • *WhelpWise Service: Don’t forget to sign up early!
  • *DeeLee 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: 6fr for puppies under 8 oz. and 8fr for larger puppies.
  • Preemie Nipple and Preemie Bottle
  • 10cc Syringes for Feeding Tube
  • Feeding Syringe
  • Scale
  • ID Bands for the Puppies. Try our Unique puppy collars available on the Shop Now page.
  • Snuggle Safe
  • 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
  • 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.

WhelpWise

HomeShop NowWhelpWise ServiceWhelpWise Questions And AnswersPremature Labor in CaninesWhelping Supply ListContact
9111 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: (303) 423-3429 & (888) 281-4867
Email: wlpwise@aol.com
© 2023 WhelpWise. All rights reserved. Website by web.com.

We use cookies to enable essential functionality on our website, and analyze website traffic. By clicking Accept you consent to our use of cookies. Read about how we use cookies.

Your Cookie Settings

We use cookies to enable essential functionality on our website, and analyze website traffic. Read about how we use cookies.

Cookie Categories
Essential

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our websites. You cannot refuse these cookies without impacting how our websites function. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings, as described under the heading "Managing cookies" in the Privacy and Cookies Policy.

Analytics

These cookies collect information that is used in aggregate form to help us understand how our websites are being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are.