Article: The mother dog should remove the membrane from its face so the pup can breathe, chew the umbilical cord, and lick each puppy to stimulate its breathing. If she neglects to do any of these things, you may need to intervene.  Tear the sac membrane near the puppy's head, peel it backwards, and remove the puppy. Use a washcloth to remove mucus from the puppy's mouth and nose. Then rub the puppy all over to stimulate breathing. Tie the umbilical cord using unwaxed dental floss. Use sharp scissors to cut the cord about 2 inches (5.1 cm) away from the abdomen on the far side of the knot. Treat the cut with iodine to prevent infection. This is crucial for the puppies because it allows them to ingest colostrum (or newborn milk) with important antibodies. Colostrum helps the puppies fight infection while their immune systems continue to develop. It a good idea to weigh the puppies after birth and then every other day for the first 2 weeks. They should gain a little weight with every weigh-in. Newborn puppies are not able to maintain their own body temperature. For the first 5 days, keep the whelping area between 85 °F (29 °C) and 90 °F (32 °C). For the next 5 days, you can reduce the temperature to 80 °F (27 °C). After 4 weeks, you can bring the temperature down to 75 °F (24 °C). After the first week, growth will start increasing rapidly and they may need to eat even more frequently -- possibly every hour or so. This is totally normal and a good sign they're developing well. Start transitioning the puppies to solid food after 4 weeks. . People sometimes purchase puppies without realizing how much care, attention, and time they need. Ensure that a new owner will treat your puppy properly before handing over the dog.  Interview potential puppy-owners to find about their lifestyle, and whether or not they seem up to the responsibility of raising a husky. Perform a home visit to make sure they have a suitable space. Get their driver’s license number and do a background check to make sure they no have a history of animal neglect or abuse.
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Make sure the mother is licking and cleaning each newborn pup. Let the puppies nurse as soon as they're born. Keep the puppies warm. Make sure the puppies eat every 2 hours for the first week. Find good homes for the puppies