Scoop up the precipitate into a Â¼ teaspoon until it is as full as possible. Place the Â¼ teaspoon of precipitate into its labeled cup. Place Â¼ teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride into their labeled cups. Add 25 mL of water to each cup and gently swirl until the solids dissolve as much as possible.
Introducing Water. When they're about 3 weeks of age you can introduce puppies to water by providing a shallow water dish outside the whelping box or sleeping area. Puppies at this age are beginning to explore their environments and will be able to find the dish. They will invariably make a mess.
How Do Dogs Have Puppies? In most cases the pup will be delivered within an hour of the presentation of the water sac, since it is an indication that the pup(s) is in the pelvic canal. The first puppy is usually the most difficult for the bitch to pass, and she may strain quite hard and even moan a bit.