{"id":18006,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:57","slug":"how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you tell if your dog has a retained placenta?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_has_a_retained_placenta\" title=\"How do you tell if your dog has a retained placenta?\">How do you tell if your dog has a retained placenta?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_to_have_black_discharge_after_giving_birth\" title=\"Is it normal for a dog to have black discharge after giving birth?\">Is it normal for a dog to have black discharge after giving birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#What_to_watch_for_after_dog_gives_birth\" title=\"What to watch for after dog gives birth?\">What to watch for after dog gives birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_to_have_bloody_discharge_after_birth\" title=\"Is it normal for a dog to have bloody discharge after birth?\">Is it normal for a dog to have bloody discharge after birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_retained_placenta_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you get rid of retained placenta in dogs?\">How do you get rid of retained placenta in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#Can_retained_placenta_come_out_on_its_own\" title=\"Can retained placenta come out on its own?\">Can retained placenta come out on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_the_placenta\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to pass the placenta?\">How long does it take for a dog to pass the placenta?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#What_are_the_signs_and_symptoms_of_retained_placenta\" title=\"What are the signs and symptoms of retained placenta?\">What are the signs and symptoms of retained placenta?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#Is_black_discharge_normal_after_a_dog_gives_birth\" title=\"Is black discharge normal after a dog gives birth?\">Is black discharge normal after a dog gives birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_black_discharge\" title=\"Why does my dog have black discharge?\">Why does my dog have black discharge?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#What_color_should_a_dogs_discharge_be_after_giving_birth\" title=\"What color should a dog&#8217;s discharge be after giving birth?\">What color should a dog&#8217;s discharge be after giving birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#What_to_watch_for_after_puppies_are_born\" title=\"What to watch for after puppies are born?\">What to watch for after puppies are born?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#How_do_I_care_for_my_dog_after_giving_birth\" title=\"How do I care for my dog after giving birth?\">How do I care for my dog after giving birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#What_is_normal_for_a_dog_after_giving_birth\" title=\"What is normal for a dog after giving birth?\">What is normal for a dog after giving birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-retained-placenta\/#Can_you_touch_puppies_after_they_are_born\" title=\"Can you touch puppies after they are born?\">Can you touch puppies after they are born?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_has_a_retained_placenta\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog has a retained placenta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>the presence of greenish or dark discharge from the vaginal canal that continues for 24 hours or more after giving birth.<\/b><b>Other symptoms may include:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Depression.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of Appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Neglect of Offspring.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_to_have_black_discharge_after_giving_birth\"><\/span>Is it normal for a dog to have black discharge after giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After giving birth, expect mother dog to have a brown\/black\/dark green discharge known as &#8221;lochia&#8221; for a few days. According to veterinarian Bari Spielman, <b>this dark green\/black discharge is a normal finding shortly after whelping<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_watch_for_after_dog_gives_birth\"><\/span>What to watch for after dog gives birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make sure your dog is OK after giving birth, give it plenty of fresh water, and monitor it for signs of infection, like <b>whining, dilated eyes, or foul-smelling discharge. If your dog exhibits any of these symptoms, contact a vet immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_to_have_bloody_discharge_after_birth\"><\/span>Is it normal for a dog to have bloody discharge after birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s normal for your dog to bleed intermittently after giving birth &#8212; in fact, for several weeks she may leak natural fluids that look like blood. If at any point you become concerned about her bleeding or leaking, let your vet rule out medical complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_retained_placenta_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you get rid of retained placenta in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your veterinarian may diagnose retained placenta after an examination and abdominal palpation, but may also need to perform blood tests, vaginal cytology, ultrasound or radiographs (to rule out a retained baby). <b>Administering oxytocin, a drug that encourages uterine contractions, may help expel the placenta<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_retained_placenta_come_out_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can retained placenta come out on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the placenta or a part of the placenta does not spontaneously deliver within 30 minutes after the baby has delivered, a retained placenta is diagnosed. <b>Normally the placenta will separate and deliver from the uterus on its own once the baby has been born, explains Sherry Ross, MD, OB-GYN.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_the_placenta\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to pass the placenta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the afterbirth is not passed, it usually disintegrates and passes out of the uterus within <b>twenty-four to forty-eight hours. This usually happens when the dog defecates. If the mother develops a bloody or smelly vaginal discharge twenty-four to forty-eight hours after delivery, veterinary help should be sought.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_and_symptoms_of_retained_placenta\"><\/span>What are the signs and symptoms of retained placenta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of a Retained Placenta<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delayed and heavy bleeding.<\/li>\n<li>Blood clots.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Chills.<\/li>\n<li>Feeling sick or flu-like.<\/li>\n<li>Foul-smelling vaginal discharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>11-Mar-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_black_discharge_normal_after_a_dog_gives_birth\"><\/span>Is black discharge normal after a dog gives birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During these rest periods, your dog will appear comfort- able and care for the puppies already delivered. <b>You may notice a greenish-black uterine discharge, which is normal. If contractions last longer than one hour or rest periods last longer than four hours, you may need your veterinarian to step in and help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_black_discharge\"><\/span>Why does my dog have black discharge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Is This Discharge Coming from My Dog&#8217;s Vagina? A dog who is in heat will have bloody discharge from her vulva, and a dark green to black discharge is <b>normal in the days after a dog has given birth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_a_dogs_discharge_be_after_giving_birth\"><\/span>What color should a dog&#8217;s discharge be after giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <b>reddish-brown mucous vaginal discharge after whelping is normal for about three weeks. If the discharge looks like pus, becomes bright red, is of a large amount or lasts longer than three weeks, call the doctor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_watch_for_after_puppies_are_born\"><\/span>What to watch for after puppies are born?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Eclampsia<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nervousness and restlessness.<\/li>\n<li>No interest in or even aggression towards the pups.<\/li>\n<li>Stiff, painful gait.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_care_for_my_dog_after_giving_birth\"><\/span>How do I care for my dog after giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Immediately After She Gives Birth<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Remove and replace all soiled material from the whelping box with clean, soft bedding. Repeat as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Do not bathe your dog after she gives birth. But do gently clean her with a warm damp cloth. Wait a few weeks to give her a full-blown bath.<\/li>\n<p>10-Aug-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_normal_for_a_dog_after_giving_birth\"><\/span>What is normal for a dog after giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The low calcium levels can result in <b>panting, restlessness, pacing, crying, disorientation, increased thirst and urination, gait problems, tremors, muscle spasms and seizures. If you see any of these symptoms, do not delay.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_touch_puppies_after_they_are_born\"><\/span>Can you touch puppies after they are born?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the puppies are about three weeks old, they will begin to move around on their own. This is when you can begin to pet them and interact with them more. <b>You should only touch or pick up a newborn puppy if you observe that it is sick, if the mother abandons it, or in the case of orphaned puppies<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you tell if your dog has a retained placenta?Is it normal for a dog to have black discharge after giving birth?What to watch for after dog gives birth?Is it normal for a dog to have bloody discharge after birth?How do you get rid of retained placenta in dogs?Can retained placenta&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18006"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18006"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18006\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}