Under close veterinary care this issue can promptly be addressed before it results in infant death. A mother who has not started delivering puppies after an hour and a half from the onset of labor.
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Each puppy is enclosed in a sac that is part of the placenta or afterbirth. This sac is usually broken during the birthing process and passed through the vulva after each puppy is born.
You may not notice any afterbirths, since it is normal for the female to eat them. The hormones in the afterbirth help with milk production. Sometimes a mother will have two or three puppies and then pass several of the afterbirths together. It may be difficult to obtain an accurate count of the number of afterbirths since most dogs will eat them quickly. If the afterbirth is not passed, it usually disintegrates and passes within twenty-four to forty-eight hours after delivery.
This usually happens when the dog defaecates. If the mother has a bloody or smelly vaginal discharge twenty-four to forty-eight hours after delivery, veterinary help should be sought.
In a normal delivery a few contractions will produce the puppy. Ten minutes is reasonable. Following delivery the mother will lick and chew at the puppy and often appears to be treating it quite roughly. In most cases this is normal behavior and stimulates the puppy to start breathing. During the chewing and licking she tears the birth sac and exposes the mouth and nose so that the puppy can breathe. You will realize all is well if the puppy starts to whimper or cry within a minute or so after birth.
Sometimes the placenta is delivered immediately after the puppy and is attached by the umbilical cord. The mother normally chews the umbilical cord and breaks it about an inch from the puppy, consuming the placenta at the same time.
In some dogs, the mother seems to become over enthusiastic and may lick and chew at the puppy until she injures it.
Therefore, it is advisable to observe the dog as she cares for her newborn puppies, particularly if it is her first litter. This can occasionally happen in first-time mothers.
If this happens, it is important that you ensure the puppy's mouth and nostrils are clear of any afterbirth or membranes.
Remember the puppy is born in a fluid filled sac that usually breaks during birth. If the puppy is delivered still in the sac, break it as quickly as possible. Clean the puppy's face and nostrils and then gently blow on its face to try and stimulate breathing.
If the afterbirth is still intact, hold the umbilical cord between your finger and thumb with the puppy resting in the palm of your hand and cut the cord with a pair of scissors approximately an inch from the puppy. Holding it for a few seconds will usually stop any bleeding. Otherwise tie it with clean thread. Next, hold the puppy in a towel and gently rub it until the hair starts to dry. The puppy should then start to whimper and breathe normally. The tongue should be pink. Once it is breathing normally, you can offer it to the mother.
If she is more interested in delivering further puppies, place the puppy in a box with a warm water bottle covered by a towel. Be sure to cover the puppy with a warm towel to keep it warm. Speed is of the essence in such situations, especially if it is a posterior or breech presentation. If the puppy is coming headfirst make sure that the membranes are removed from the visible part of the mouth and face. If the puppy is coming backwards, speed is important otherwise the puppy will suffocate.
This is considered a medical emergency. Regardless of whether the puppy is coming head first or hind first, take a piece of clean tissue or clean cloth and gently grab the puppy and apply traction at approximately forty-five degrees to the angle between the spine and the hind legs.
Do not pull only when the mother strains. Constant, gentle traction on the puppy will stimulate additional contractions. Once the puppy has been born, clear the membranes and then cut the umbilical cord.
If the afterbirth is still inside the mother, do not worry. It is important to stimulate the puppy by blowing gently down the nostrils and mouth and clearing any discharges, membranes, debris and also stimulating it by gently rubbing it with a towel until it starts to breathe.
If you cannot dislodge the puppy or if it appears to be painful to the mother, seek veterinary help immediately. If the puppy is born within the foetal sac, it will be unable to breathe.
Print this page. Call your vet for advice immediately if your dog is having trouble giving birth or has been straining for minutes without producing a puppy — a delay could be the difference between life and death.
PDSA vets recommend neutering your dog to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancies. Warm and comfortable. Lined with a clean absorbent bedding towels are perfect.
Big enough for your dog to stretch out and turn around in. High enough to stop new-born puppies escaping, but low enough for your dog to step over. Also - make sure you have plenty of clean towels or paper towel for clearing up.
Feeding, worming and general care Make sure your dog is well fed and regularly dewormed during her pregnancy. Set up a whelping box for your dog somewhere quiet. Giving birth Once strong contractions and straining begins, your dog will start having her puppies. The first puppy often takes the longest to be born; if contractions are weak it can take between two-four hours, but if contractions are strong, it should come within minutes.
There will then be a time gap between following puppies, which can range from five minutes to one and a half hours. As long as your dog is comfortable, a gap between puppies is fine. If at any point, your dog has been straining and having strong contractions for minutes, without progressing or producing a puppy, contact you vet urgently.
Most puppies are born head first but some come tail first. Puppies are born inside a thin sac , which the mother will remove, enabling them to breathe. After each puppy, your dog should pass an afterbirth placenta , which they often eat. The placenta is the structure that provides oxygen and nutrients to the puppy while its developing in the womb.
Between each puppy, your dog should seem comfortable, settled and be licking her newborn until her contractions restart and straining begins again. You may see a small amount of green tinged discharge following a pup being born, but a thick green discharge without a puppy is a concern. Bleeding You will see some fluid and bloody discharge during a whelping, but anything more than a few drip is abnormal and should be checked by your vet immediately. Straining but no pup Contact your vet urgently if your dog has been straining for minutes without producing a puppy, there may be a blockage.
Puppy stuck Large puppies, deformed puppies, and puppies delivered backwards can sometimes become stuck inside the pelvis or part way out. Sac problems Some first time mothers need help removing the birth sac from their puppies.
Stillborn puppies Have your dog checked over if she gives birth to any dead puppies. Treatment for problems giving birth dystocia If your dog is having trouble giving birth, contact your vet straight away and try to give as much detail about her and the pregnancy as possible.
Your vet may want to do the following: X-rays or a scan: helpful to work out what is causing the problem and check on the unborn puppies. Monitoring: depending how your dog appears, your vet may decide to keep her in the hospital for monitoring and wait to see what happens. They will check her regularly and take further action if necessary. Medication: to help the womb contract more forcefully.
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