{"id":4440,"date":"2022-07-29T14:14:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T14:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-07-30T11:23:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T11:23:33","slug":"how-long-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How long can stage one labor last in dogs?"},"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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_can_stage_one_labor_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long can stage one labor last in dogs?\">How long can stage one labor last in dogs?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_can_the_first_stage_of_labor_last\" title=\"How long can the first stage of labor last?\">How long can the first stage of labor last?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_can_dogs_be_in_Labour_for\" title=\"How long can dogs be in Labour for?\">How long can dogs be in Labour for?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#Should_I_leave_my_dog_alone_while_she_is_in_labor\" title=\"Should I leave my dog alone while she is in labor?\">Should I leave my dog alone while she is in labor?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#What_is_the_most_painful_stage_of_labor\" title=\"What is the most painful stage of labor?\">What is the most painful stage of labor?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#How_many_cm_dilated_when_water_breaks\" title=\"How many cm dilated when water breaks?\">How many cm dilated when water breaks?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#How_many_centimeters_do_you_have_to_be_for_the_hospital_to_keep_you\" title=\"How many centimeters do you have to be for the hospital to keep you?\">How many centimeters do you have to be for the hospital to keep you?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_in_labor_progress\" title=\"How can I help my dog in labor progress?\">How can I help my dog in labor progress?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#Can_I_break_my_dogs_water_bag\" title=\"Can I break my dogs water bag?\">Can I break my dogs water bag?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_chances_of_my_dog_dying_while_giving_birth\" title=\"What are the chances of my dog dying while giving birth?\">What are the chances of my dog dying while giving birth?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#Can_a_dog_give_birth_at_55_days\" title=\"Can a dog give birth at 55 days?\">Can a dog give birth at 55 days?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#Do_dogs_cry_when_in_labor\" title=\"Do dogs cry when in labor?\">Do dogs cry when in labor?<\/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-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_can_a_whelping_pause_last\" title=\"How long can a whelping pause last?\">How long can a whelping pause last?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_stage_one_labor_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long can stage one labor last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This stage of labor typically lasts 6 to 12 hours. At the end of stage I, the cervix is completely dilated. If your dog has not started whelping within 24 hours after beginning stage I labor, veterinary assistance is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/\">How long do false pregnancy symptoms last in dogs?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-be-in-labor-for-24-hours\"><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>Dog labour complications<\/p>\n<p>You should contact your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now, if your dog\u2019s labour lasts more than 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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-the-first-stage-of-labor-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_the_first_stage_of_labor_last\"><\/span>How long can the first stage of labor last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first stage of labor is the longest stage. For first-time moms, it can last from 12 to 19 hours . It may be shorter (about 14 hours) for moms who\u2019ve already had children. It\u2019s when contractions become strong and regular enough to cause your cervix to dilate (open) and thin out (efface).<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-top: 0em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">\n<p><a class=\"u9485d3d1c22ec45219acdf78816d7113\" href=\"\/diseases\/do-wheaten-terriers-have-health-issues.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><!-- INLINE RELATED POSTS 1\/3 \/\/--><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-dogs-be-in-labour-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_dogs_be_in_Labour_for\"><\/span>How long can dogs be in Labour for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labour normally lasts 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\u2019s vulva will begin to swell in preparation for delivery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191843\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-can-dogs-be-in-Labour-for.jpg\" alt=\"How long can dogs be in Labour for?\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-can-dogs-be-in-Labour-for.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-can-dogs-be-in-Labour-for-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-can-dogs-be-in-Labour-for-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-can-dogs-be-in-Labour-for-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-can-dogs-be-in-Labour-for-1536x1026.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HLQ5VGTdEEw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-leave-my-dog-alone-while-she-is\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_leave_my_dog_alone_while_she_is_in_labor\"><\/span>Should I leave my dog alone while she is in labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should I be present during the whelping? Some dogs like the owner to be with them the whole time they are in labor. Others prefer to have their puppies in seclusion. If your pet chooses to be left alone, try to avoid intruding any more than necessary.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-in-distress\"><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>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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-most-painful-stage-of-labor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_painful_stage_of_labor\"><\/span>What is the most painful stage of labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The transitional stage is described as the most painful part of labour, as your body is changing from the cervix opening to the body getting ready for the pushing stage. Women often experience the transitional stage around 7-10 centimetres dilated.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-cm-dilated-when-water-breaks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cm_dilated_when_water_breaks\"><\/span>How many cm dilated when water breaks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you didn\u2019t already head to the hospital when your water broke in the first phase, this is usually the time to head to the hospital. Although it is the shortest phase, the transition phase is the most challenging. Transition typically lasts 30 minutes to 2 hours as your cervix fully dilates from 8 cm to 10 cm.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XxZzEC2dgJ4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-centimeters-do-you-have-to-be-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_centimeters_do_you_have_to_be_for_the_hospital_to_keep_you\"><\/span>How many centimeters do you have to be for the hospital to keep you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally speaking, once you are dilated past 5 or 6 centimeters and having regular contractions, most practitioners will be fairly insistent that you remain in the hospital or birth center until your baby is born.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-help-my-dog-in-labor-progress\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_in_labor_progress\"><\/span>How can I help my dog in labor progress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Induction of Labor Procedure in Dogs<\/p>\n<p>The vet may also recommend injecting her with a calcium and dextrose supplement. These will help strengthen her uterine contractions and boost her systems. The vet should then examine the dog to ensure all the puppies are in the proper position for birth.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kzJvzUEo3hc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-break-my-dogs-water-bag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_break_my_dogs_water_bag\"><\/span>Can I break my dogs water bag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-chances-of-my-dog-dying-while\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_chances_of_my_dog_dying_while_giving_birth\"><\/span>What are the chances of my dog dying while giving birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Data report shows. The crude birth rate for dogs and cats ranks at 11 percent while the death rate for household pets is only 8 percent, according to the report.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VTDhZQQMJW0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-give-birth-at-55-days\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_give_birth_at_55_days\"><\/span>Can a dog give birth at 55 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the breed, pregnancy can range from 56 to 69 days, with smaller dogs generally giving birth slightly earlier. The beginning of labor is usually marked by a drop in body temperature and sometimes lack of appetite in the pregnant bitch, or dam.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-cry-when-in-labor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_cry_when_in_labor\"><\/span>Do dogs cry when in labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog may lie on her side in her whelping box or other chosen area, or she may remain standing. \u2013 She\u2019ll whine or groan as the contractions become more severe and frequent.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191844\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-dogs-cry-when-in-labor.jpg\" alt=\"Do dogs cry when in labor?\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-top: 0em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">\n<p><a class=\"uefb917525c8aa105adf1d26bd67bac91\" href=\"\/diseases\/what-antibiotics-are-used-for-diarrhea-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><!-- INLINE RELATED POSTS 3\/3 \/\/--><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-a-whelping-pause-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_whelping_pause_last\"><\/span>How long can a whelping pause last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This cessation of contractions can last up to 24 hours without harm to the bitch for a certainty and probably even as long as 48. This \u201cpause\u201d in the whelping of a litter is a normal occurrence; it is a natural event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long can stage one labor last in dogs?Can a dog be in labor for 24 hours?How long can the first stage of labor last?How long can dogs be in Labour for?Should I leave my dog alone while she is in labor?How do you know if your dog is in distress during&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191842,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4440"}],"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=4440"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4440\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191845,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4440\/revisions\/191845"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191842"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4440"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4440"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}