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| Shih Tzu puppies begin to make noises shortly after | | | | Tzu puppies explore them and fall. Trapped ammonia |
| their eyes open. They will also begin to try and get up | | | | fumes from urine are toxic. Heating systems, electrical |
| and waddle around the whelping box at this time. | | | | panels and appliances require thorough checking |
| Between 3 and 4 weeks you might want to provide | | | | before placing a litter nearby. A garage should be |
| new Shih Tzu puppies with a new safe daytime area | | | | thoroughly cleaned. Physical objects, cleaning |
| for extra stimulation. A new larger area physically | | | | abrasives, stored gasoline, motor oil or paint must be |
| stimulates and mentally challenges newborn Shih Tzu | | | | removed. |
| puppies. Be sure the new area has good footing. | | | | A safe play area can be created by using a |
| Before this time the Shih Tzu dam may protest about | | | | garage’s side door to the yard. Block the areas |
| moving her offspring. At about 3 or 4 weeks, | | | | under and around the door from cold and dam drafts. |
| however, usually the Shih Tzu dam will agree to a new | | | | Flooring should have a firm, no slippery surface. |
| spot. The dog’s earliest ancestors that were | | | | Line your whelping box with clean soft blankets or |
| related to the wolf actually utilized several den sites. | | | | towels in the beginning. If carpeting is used, it should be |
| The first den was used for whelping. The second den | | | | washable. Do not use indoor/outdoor carpeting. |
| was always larger to provide the offspring with safe | | | | Manufacturing chemicals can react with urine. Use of |
| areas of exploration. Once Shih Tzu puppies are large | | | | these materials can cause burns to the bodies of Shih |
| enough to clamber out of the whelping box, they need | | | | Tzu puppies. Do not use newspapers in the whelping |
| an area large enough to clearly define sleeping, eating, | | | | box. Newspapers are slick and contain chemicals used |
| playing and toilet areas. | | | | in the ink. Do not use wood shavings in the whelping |
| If you are using your garage or basement to raise Shih | | | | box. Wood shavings can be inhaled or ingested which |
| Tzu puppies please check for conditions that can be | | | | also can cause fatalities. |