Pregnancy Labour & Problems
Indicators of Dystocia – when you should phone the vet. BITCH
Before delivery of the first puppy:
More than 68 days from day of last mating, no signs of impending parturition
More than 24-36hrs from rectal temperature drop, no signs of impending parturition
Rectal temperature has returned to normal, no signs of impending parturition
Passing of foetal fluids before onset of abdominal straining
Persistent abdominal straining for more than 30 minutes without delivery of a puppy
Intermittent abdominal straining for more than 4 hrs without delivery of a puppy
Green vaginal discharge (beginning of placental separation)
After delivery of the first puppy:
More than 2 hrs since the birth of the last puppy
Persistent abdominal straining for more than 30 minutes without delivery of a puppy
Abnormal: foul smelling, or bloody vaginal discharge
Presence of a puppy stuck in the birth canal
Maternal compromise (persistent whining or crying, abnormal posture, apathy, tremor, breathing difficulties)
QUEEN
Before delivery of the first kitten:
More than 69 days from day of last mating with no signs of impending parturition
Intermittent abdominal straining for more than 2 hrs without delivery of a kitten
Haemorrhagic vaginal discharge
Passage of foetal fluids before onset of abdominal straining
Persistent abdominal straining for more than 5 minutes without delivery of a kitten
After delivery of the first kitten:
More than 2 hrs since the birth of the last kitten
Queen does not take care of her offspring
Persistent abdominal straining for more than 5 minutes without delivery of a kitten
Abnormal foul smelling, or haemorrhagic vaginal discharge
Presence of a kitten stuck in the birth canal (a kitten which protrudes from the vulva should be delivered within 3 to 5 minutes)
Maternal compromise
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