Do newborn puppies always need an aspirator after they are born?

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do i have to use a aspirator on puppies when they're born or will they be ok if i don't ?? thanks

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Most puppies will not need you to aspirate their mouths after birth if it is a normal healthy birth. Usually the puppy will be born and mom will immediately start licking/cleaning the pup and this will stimulate them to start breathing. That being said, it isn't a bad idea to have one on hand as they are inexpensive, and if they are having trouble breathing you can use it. You can read more about birthing puppies/stages of labor/signs of problems at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A

Do newborn puppies always need an aspirator after they are born?

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