{"id":22725,"date":"2022-03-25T11:11:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:11:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:18","slug":"how-long-is-a-dog-in-labor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/","title":{"rendered":"How long is a dog in labor?"},"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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_long_is_a_dog_in_labor\" title=\"How long is a dog in labor?\">How long is a dog in labor?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_have_puppies\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to have puppies?\">How long does it take for a dog to have puppies?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_long_after_mating_can_a_dog_be_pregnant\" title=\"How long after mating can a dog be pregnant?\">How long after mating can a dog be pregnant?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_finish_giving_birth\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to finish giving birth?\">How long does it take for a dog to finish giving 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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#Can_a_dog_be_in_labor_for_24_hours\" title=\"Can a dog be in labor for 24 hours?\">Can a dog be in labor for 24 hours?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_having_trouble_giving_birth\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is having trouble giving birth?\">How do I know if my dog is having trouble giving birth?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_deliver_puppies\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to deliver puppies?\">How long does it take for a dog to deliver puppies?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_do_you_know_when_dog_is_done_giving_birth\" title=\"How do you know when dog is done giving birth?\">How do you know when dog is done giving birth?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_many_months_is_a_dog_pregnant_for\" title=\"How many months is a dog pregnant for?\">How many months is a dog pregnant for?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_soon_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_pregnant_after_mating\" title=\"How soon can you tell if a dog is pregnant after mating?\">How soon can you tell if a dog is pregnant after mating?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_mating_is_successful\" title=\"How do you know if a dog mating is successful?\">How do you know if a dog mating is successful?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#Do_dogs_get_pregnant_every_time_they_tie\" title=\"Do dogs get pregnant every time they tie?\">Do dogs get pregnant every time they tie?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_finish_delivering_puppies\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to finish delivering puppies?\">How long does it take for a dog to finish delivering puppies?<\/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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_finished_giving_birth\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is finished giving birth?\">How do I know if my dog is finished 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-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_long_can_a_dog_be_in_labor_without_pushing\" title=\"How long can a dog be in labor without pushing?\">How long can a dog be in labor without pushing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_long_is_too_long_for_a_dog_to_be_in_labor\" title=\"How long is too long for a dog to be in labor?\">How long is too long for a dog to be in labor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_in_distress_during_labor\" title=\"How do you know if your dog is in distress during labor?\">How do you know if your dog is in distress during labor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dog_in_labor\" title=\"When should I be concerned about my dog in labor?\">When should I be concerned about my dog in labor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_do_you_help_my_dog_push_her_puppies_out\" title=\"How do you help my dog push her puppies out?\">How do you help my dog push her puppies out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-a-dog-in-labor\/#How_long_can_a_pup_stay_in_the_birth_canal\" title=\"How long can a pup stay in the birth canal?\">How long can a pup stay in the birth canal?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_a_dog_in_labor\"><\/span>How long is a dog in labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labour normally lasts <b>3-12 hours, and happens in three stages. The cervix and uterus prepare for delivery with smaller contractions that may not be visible to you. Your dog&#8217;s vulva will begin to swell in preparation for delivery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_have_puppies\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to have puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It can take anywhere from <b>48 to 73 hours for your female dog&#8217;s eggs to completely be fertilized. During the first week (roughly 7 to 10 days) after mating, you&#8217;ll notice that your dog&#8217;s vulva remains swollen and her mammary glands (aka nipples) will enlarge.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_mating_can_a_dog_be_pregnant\"><\/span>How long after mating can a dog be pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many pregnant dogs close to delivery start to pant heavily. <b>A drop in rectal temperature usually precedes delivery by about 8-to-24 hours from a normal temperature (100-to-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit) to 99 degrees or even lower<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_finish_giving_birth\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to finish giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average, giving birth to an entire litter takes 3-12 hours from the start of contractions\/straining. Exact timing varies, but most dogs give birth to their whole litter with 6 hours. <b>The process should never take longer than 24 hours  any longer and the risk of a problem becomes very high.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_be_in_labor_for_24_hours\"><\/span>Can a dog be in labor for 24 hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, there should not be more than 1-2 hours between puppies although great variation exists. <b>The delivery of an entire litter of puppies can take between 1 and 24 hours<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_having_trouble_giving_birth\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is having trouble giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Steady strong contractions have continued for over half an hour without producing a pup. Prolonged resting phase continues over 4 hours when there are more pups to be delivered. There is a foul smelling or bloody vaginal discharge. The mother-to-be has excessive vomiting or is extremely lethargic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_deliver_puppies\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to deliver puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The normal gestation period in dogs is approximately <b>63 days from conception, although this can vary by several days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_dog_is_done_giving_birth\"><\/span>How do you know when dog is done giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because your dog&#8217;s delivery is marked by contractions for each puppy, <b>the cessation of contractions typically indicates she is finished with labor and all of the pups are out. Regardless, your dog should see a vet within 24 hours of the final delivery to ensure that no pups have been left inside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_months_is_a_dog_pregnant_for\"><\/span>How many months is a dog pregnant for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_soon_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_pregnant_after_mating\"><\/span>How soon can you tell if a dog is pregnant after mating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>three weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_mating_is_successful\"><\/span>How do you know if a dog mating is successful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Allowing the male and female to have more than one mating session over a few days will ensure more chance of a successful mating. A sign of a successful mating is <b>when the male and female readily accept each other and become tied together<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_pregnant_every_time_they_tie\"><\/span>Do dogs get pregnant every time they tie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Dogs Get Pregnant Every Time They Tie? <b>No, dogs don&#8217;t get pregnant every time they tie. A tie doesn&#8217;t guarantee that your dog got pregnant at all. Be it a short tie or a long tie  there is no way to know whether there will be a litter of puppies immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_finish_delivering_puppies\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to finish delivering puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog is carrying 5 puppies, it can take up to or around 5 hours. Other dogs may take up to a 4-hour break halfway through delivering their puppies. If your dog is carrying 5 puppies and takes a break halfway through, it could take up to 9 hours or more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_finished_giving_birth\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is finished giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because your dog&#8217;s delivery is marked by contractions for each puppy, <b>the cessation of contractions typically indicates she is finished with labor and all of the pups are out. Regardless, your dog should see a vet within 24 hours of the final delivery to ensure that no pups have been left inside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_be_in_labor_without_pushing\"><\/span>How long can a dog be in labor without pushing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dystocia. If your mother dog has pushed for <b>1 to 2 hours without either the water sac or a puppy emerging, she may have dystocia. Some mother dogs whelp a puppy or two before this occurs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_too_long_for_a_dog_to_be_in_labor\"><\/span>How long is too long for a dog to be in labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should contact your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now, if your dog&#8217;s labour lasts more than <b>24 hours, or if more than two hours pass in between puppies. This could be a sign of a serious difficulty, and both your dog and her unborn puppies could be at risk.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_in_distress_during_labor\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog is in distress during labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Steady strong contractions have continued for over half an hour without producing a pup. Prolonged resting phase continues over 4 hours when there are more pups to be delivered. There is a foul smelling or bloody vaginal discharge. The mother-to-be has excessive vomiting or is extremely lethargic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dog_in_labor\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my dog in labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hard straining with more than 30 minutes between pups. Weak\/intermittent labor with more than 2  4 hours between pups. No labor with more than 4 hours between pups. Entire labor lasting longer than 24 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_my_dog_push_her_puppies_out\"><\/span>How do you help my dog push her puppies out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Step 1: Grasp the puppy with a clean towel. Step 2: Applying steady traction, gently pull the puppy at a slight downward angle. Continue pulling gently and steadily until the pup is delivered. Step 3: If you are unable to remove the puppy, contact the veterinarian immediately.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_pup_stay_in_the_birth_canal\"><\/span>How long can a pup stay in the birth canal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, there should not be more than <b>1-2 hours between puppies although great variation exists. The delivery of an entire litter of puppies can take between 1 and 24 hours.<\/b><\/p>\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 long is a dog in labor?How long does it take for a dog to have puppies?How long after mating can a dog be pregnant?How long does it take for a dog to finish giving birth?Can a dog be in labor for 24 hours?How do I know if my dog is having&#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\/22725"}],"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=22725"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22725\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}