now she is passing clots of blood only 2 otherwise she is fine , it a few hours before the vets is open its just to see if this is normal,
i will phone the vets when it opens but want to know if i should be worried
2007-08-20 21:30:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's totally normal for a female to pass clots. As she nurses the pups it causes her uterus to contract and expel any material that is deep inside. It also happens in humans. It is a good idea to see the vet for a once over. I take my female and pups on the third day after whelping. The vet can also give her a shot to help expel it quicker if they feel need be. Also, the vet can check out the pups weight, condition and umbilical sites for hernias.
2007-08-20 22:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B1tches usually have a discharge for a couple of weeks after whelping, but take her to the vet as she may have some retained placenta. The vet can give her an injection which helps contact the uterus to get rid of all the stuff that's left there. She might also need an anti biotic to make sure there is no infection.
2007-08-20 21:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by anwen55 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
don't worry to much should get lighter in a week or so but that is normal she will lose blood for while some times it will last for up to 4 weeks after pups are born if she is not cleaning her self you keep her clean as it is so important of cause if it gets realy heavy then give the vet a call but try not to worry it will settle down good luck with pups dont forget that you can give pups warm goats milk( factor 4 )to help mum out( i am a reg breeder of bichon frise)
2007-08-21 09:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rescued a pregnant dog 14 years ago,and after she had her puppies,she bled for nearly 5 weeks,and my vet checked her and said that it was normal for some dogs to do this.The dog was fixed when the pups were three months old,and she was fine.It's wise to call the vet and ask them anyway.
2007-08-20 22:37:47 · answer #4 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont be im pretty sure its normal
but still call the vet <3
2007-08-20 21:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are doing the right thing by contacting the vets
no one on here will b able to give you advice in words like a vet can face to face
good luck - i hop it is not to bigger a problem -- try to keep positive
2007-08-20 21:38:47 · answer #6 · answered by looby loo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take her to the vet as soon as you can, dont mean to scare you but my girl started the same way and was bleeding internally,
2007-08-20 21:36:06 · answer #7 · answered by t.s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds normal but its better to get it checked out
2007-08-24 03:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋