box .also what to do this is her first pregnancy
2007-01-02 14:20:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
oh my gosh it was a puppy
2007-01-02 14:22:01 · update #1
no it waqsnt a puppy i saw placenta and no puppy
2007-01-02 15:16:26 · update #2
The placenta is the sack that holds the puppies it should come out after the puppies. You should take her to the vet and they can answer any questions you have and let you know exactly what is going to happen.
2007-01-02 14:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by sweetjenv23 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The placenta is the temporary organ responsible for sustain of pregnancy in mammals( human, cow, dog, cat, horse, etc.). Normaly, the placenta is green to black in dogs and it can come out before or after each puppy is born. Actually, what comes out are the rest of the fetal membranes that form the placenta( alanthoyd, corion, amnios) . Normally, you don´t have to do anytihng, for the ***** takes care of the puppies when they are born. Try not to interfere with labour, only if tyou think it is absolutely necessary, and have your vet´s phone number at hand,. Only provide a quiet and warm environment for the puppies( unless it is already warm because of the weather conditions).
2007-01-03 05:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by ignacio a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The placenta (which is usually reddish-black) is also called "after birth" and it usually follows the pup out. Its a conglomeration of blood and nurtrative tissue that the pup lives off of when it's still in the mom. When it's expelled, the mother dog usually eats it.
Here are some whelping days tips for you:
Let the mother dog do most of the work. If she's a first time mom, she may not fully understand what's happening until her instincts kick-in, so you may have to assist a little with the first pup by helping to remove the sac the pup comes in and cutting the umbilical cord. Don't interfere, however, if the mom doesn't want you touching her or her newborns. As each is pup is born, she'll pull the sac away from them, chew through the umbilical cord, and most likely eat the afterbirth (that's okay; it's good protein for her). She'll lick the pups all over to help stimulate their breathing, and will lick their little behinds to get out the first bowel movement (which can sometimes be seen a a greenish-black goo on or around the pups, if they poop as they're being born). The pups will need to start nursing as soon as possible. This actually helps to tie the bond between mom and her babies, and stimulate her uterus to push out the rest of the pups.
During the births the mom may yelp or whine loudly, or she may be entirely silent. It varies by dog.
Don't be surprised if some pups are born feet-first. That's not unusual. As long as the pup gets out, that's what's important.
Don't be surprised if there is a long interval between births. Some pups can come within 15-20 minutes of each; some may be hours apart. If the mother is working to birth one puppy for more than 5 hours, get her to the emergency room immediately. It may mean that her uterus can no longer contract, or that the pup is at an odd angle and cannot get out...and the remaining pups may die inside of her.
Take your dog to the vet immediately if you see a lot of red blood, or if the mom passes greenish-black ooze with a really foul odor; these can be signs of hemorrhage and/or the death of a pup inside of her that can put her whole system into shock and kill her.
Make sure everyone stays warm. Newborn pups cannot shiver, and cold will kill them faster than anything.
If you need more assistance, you can e-mail us at fetch11hs@peoplepc.com
2007-01-02 14:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If I remember correctly, the placenta comes out during or after the pups. If it's black...maybe a blood clot?? She should know what to do, even though it's her first. If you see her rejecting the puppies and not cleaning them off, do so gently, and try to have them suckle. If she doesn't allow that, call the vet.
2007-01-02 14:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by Shannon G 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you have never had a dog in labor before I suggest you take it to the vet. There could be complications and you obviously have no idea what you are doing.
Why are there so many people in this thing that breed dogs irresponsibly?
2007-01-02 14:23:47 · answer #5 · answered by stacythetrainer 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dont worry about the placenta your dog will eat it after a while :)
2007-01-02 14:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by yokolesh 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋