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How do you tell if your dog has a retained placenta?

By Laura S. Harris
Feb 22, 2021

So, it is important to observe mama closely after she delivers the babies for signs of retained placenta such as vomiting, decreased appetite, fever, lethargy, or discolored (green) vaginal discharge.

What happens if a bit of placenta is left inside?

Sometimes the placenta or part of the placenta or membranes can remain in the womb, which is known as retained placenta. If this isn't treated, it can cause life-threatening bleeding (known as primary postpartum haemorrhage), which is a rare complication in pregnancy.11 Jun 2019

Why is my dog panting so much after having puppies?

Panting is a normal part of giving birth. This shouldn't come as a surprise considering how difficult labor and recovery can be for any creature who goes through the process of delivery. During birth and for a short amount of time afterwards, your dog will most likely pant heavily.

What happens if a dog's placenta doesn't come out?

If the afterbirth is not passed, it usually disintegrates and passes out of the uterus within 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.

Can puppies be born days apart?

This “pause” in the whelping of a litter is a normal occurrence; it is a natural event. It can last easily as long as 24 hours and I've talked with breeders who have had healthy, happy puppies born as much as 48 hours after the rest of the litter.

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