what are the signs that my english bulldog is in labor?

Answer 1

"The female's temperature will usually drop from a normal 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit (38.6 Celsius) to 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37.2 Celsius) within 48 hours of the time she begins whelping. General restlessness, shivering, and panting often accompany this temperature change

There will often be a clear mucous discharge from the vulva that acts as a lubricant during the whelping process. The female will begin scratching in her whelping box, preparing a nest in which to deposit her puppies. Some females will vomit during this stage.

These signs can continue for up to 24 hours before contractions actually begin. Although the female is obviously experiencing discomfort, there is no need to get overly concerned unless she appears to be in pain.

The first puppy is usually preceded by a water bag that breaks and serves as a warning that a puppy is about to be whelped. After a few minutes and more contractions, the first puppy will work its way along the birth canal and begin to emerge from the vulva, usually head first. After the head has emerged, the female may rest a moment or two before expelling the rest of the whelp. It will be contained in a membrane sac sometimes connected by the umbilical cord to the placenta."

One more thing: I advise you take your dog to the vet to whelp since she is a bulldog. Since she's a "bully breed" they tend to have very large heads at birth and it is almost impossible to pass through the birth canal. A Cesarean delivery (C-section) will most likely have to be given.

Answer 2

English Bulldog Signs

Answer 3

That is a myth. C section is not always required. It is true that the it can take up to 10 hours for an English Bulldog to complete her labor cycle, making this the main reason why a C section is recommended. I own 4 female English Bulldog and 3 of them have had 7-9 pups litters without the needs of a C section. My four female delivered her first two pups on her own, but we decide to take he to our vet and have a C section done to facilitate her process. Instead of saying that English Bulldogs have to have a C section done in order to properly and healthier give birth, I will say, it is recommended so it makes it easy on your dog,

Answer 4

THEY WILL USUALLY NOT EAT TEH DAY OF LABOR, THEY WILL START TO DIG A NEST IN WHATEVER TEHRE IS. TEHY WILL START PANTING.
a LOT OF ENGLISH BULL DOGS NEED C-SECTIONS SO HAVE THE VETS NUMBER ON HAND.
i HOPE YOU KNOW WELPING IS EXTREMLY MESSY SO YOU SHOULD HAVE ALREADY PREPARED A PLACE FOR HER TO HAVE THE PUPS.
yOU MAY WANT TO CALL TEH VET IN ADVANCE TO SEE IF HE IS ABLE TO DO A C-SECTION OR YOU MAY NEED TO FIND AN EMERGENCY VET THT SHOULD BE DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.WHILE YOU ARE ON TEH PHHONE WITH TEHM ASK TEHM WAHT TO LOOK FOR

Answer 5

All you need to know about birthing puppies:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=678

Answer 6

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com

Answer 7

i thought they were supposed to have cesareans.