Shih Tzu Difficult Wet Delivery

While your Shih Tzu is doing her part with the delivery, you can
gently but firmly grip the Shih Tzu puppy’s sac with the aid of
a towel or diaper. Hold the Shih Tzu puppy in a position of
presentation to prevent it from being withdrawn back into the
birth canal. Each time your Shih Tzu matron has a contraction
the Shih Tzu puppy is closer to birth. You, as a Shih Tzu
mid-wife need only to the hold the Shih Tzu puppy to prevent
withdrawal and allow Nature to work.

Sometimes it may be difficult to grip the Shih Tzu puppy’s sac.
If the head is definitely presented first, break open the sac
from around the Shih Tzu puppy’s head. Immediately use a
pediatric bulb syringe to suction amniotic fluid from the Shih
Tzu puppy’s mouth.

A difficult or large Shih Tzu puppy may require more than two or
three contractions. In general, there should be no more than
four contractions. If more than four contractures there may be a
problem if the Shih Tzu puppy has not been whelped. You may need
a professional vet’s assistance at this point.

A breech delivery Shih Tzu puppy is presented rear-foremost. The
hind legs are tucked against the Shih Tzu puppy’s abdomen in the
direction of the head. This presentation normally does not
present a problem for the Shih Tzu puppy or the Shih Tzu matron
because the head of a Shih Tzu puppy is larger in circumference
than the body. Shih Tzu are generally whelp freely and do not
require professional assistance.

A breech delivery can be difficult to assist when a Shih Tzu
puppy is confined in the slippery sac. Surgical gloves are
helpful for securely holding the slippery sac. Gauze pads make a
second good choice. A thin towel is adequate as a third choice.
If none of these items are available and you must work with your
bare hands, use your fingers. Gently secure a grip on each side
of the Shih Tzu puppy without applying undue pressures. As each
contraction occurs, apply a steady, firm pressure, preventing
the Shih Tzu puppy from slipping back inside the birth canal.
Never pull!