| Whelping a litter Shih Tzu puppies can sometimes be | | | | Chilling to any degree leaves newborn Shih Tzu |
| physically and emotionally exhausting for both you and | | | | puppies susceptible to infectious disease. Room |
| the Shih Tzu matron. Before you take your well | | | | temperature should be maintained at about 85 |
| deserved rest, be certain the Shih Tzu matron and | | | | degrees Fahrenheit for at least their first few days. |
| Shih Tzu puppies are comfortable, each Shih Tzu | | | | Initially offer your Shih Tzu dam only soft, messy-type |
| puppy has nursed well, the heat lamp is not too close, | | | | foods and supplements of a high quality milk |
| and the heating pad is not turned up too high. At this | | | | replacement added to her food. I like using Pedigree |
| time it is crucial to maintain proper environmental | | | | Lamb and Rice canned formula with Just Born milk |
| temperatures. Newborn Shih Tzu puppies are | | | | replacement powder sprinkled on top or mixed within. |
| incapable of controlling their own body temperatures. | | | | |