Do dogs eat their placenta when they're done givng birth to ALL the puppies?

Question

My dog just had puppies and saw her eat her placenta. I'm wondering if that means she allready gave birth to all her puppies or could she still have some coming. It kinda looks like she still has a puppy in her stomach but I'm not sure.

i know it's natural for them to eat it. i'm just wondering if they have placenta per puppy, or just when they're done giving birth. get me?

Answer 1

There is one placenta per puppy, although very rarely there are two pups that share one (like some human twins) but not often.

She will eat each one as it comes out. They come out just after each pup. This is completely normal and it is to ensure that the mom has enough strength to recover from the birth and won't have to leave her babies to find food immediately.

Wolves in the wild don't have a bowl of kibble waiting for them after giving birth so nature provides them nourishment.

She will still have her belly for a few days, but you should be able to feel that there are no more pups in there.

Keep an eye on her behavior to make sure she's finished before leaving her alone for too long, especially if this is her first litter as she will be restless and nervous if there is a problem and you'll need to rush her to the vet's office. She should completely relax when she's done whelping.

Answer 2

This behaviour is not common to this breed but can occur when a very young dog is bred too early as it is so stressed out it does not know what to do and personally l would never breed with this type of female as she is not breeding material. Not all females are suitable to be bred no matter how much you may think of your girl,you have to be selective and also not breed before the female is over 2 years of age. No well bred japanese spitz OR any other breed bar ONE or two l can think of will do this it is not Mother Nature but poor breeding and behaviour on the part of the Mother. De-sexing is YOUR choice not ours but you need to understand all about breeding before you have a litter and l mean really understand what is actually going on.and in this case l doubt you have really done all y our homework or prepared for all contingencies plus the female l am sure was not suitable to be bred.

Answer 3

Yes they eat it but I'm not sure they eat it all when they are done giving birth to all the puppies. I would take your dog to the vet if I were you because your dog could die from a puppie being left in her.

Answer 4

Most animals eat their placentas after their done birthing all their young. They do it to hide the smell from predators. They dog may have screwed up, but I doubt it. If you know how try to check for yourself, if not get someone who can. You could have a still-born puppy inside there.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

my girl (nadia) eats each placenta as it comes out , she doesnt wait for all the pups to be born , she eats the placentas one by one as they arrive. which is normal and natural. your dog might not be done birthing yet . and no it doesnt mean she is finished giving birth because she is eating the placenta they usually do that while each pup presents itself. so give her a little more time its about a hour between pups if your still sure she has another pup and nothing is happening you need to take her to the vet !! good luck with your pups!~~

Answer 7

Yep, and they clean it all up!! It gives them protein and strength, after having given birth. Kind of sick, but it is natural. If you have a dead pup, take it away because they will eat it, as well. They take the placenta off each pup, as they come out, so they can breathe.

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Answer 9

No, my girls tend to eat them as they go along. It does NOT mean that she's done by any means.

Left it a bit late to do your research, dincha?

Answer 10

Take her to the vet