 whelping
A retained placenta will not block the remaining pups from being born..they can slide right over it..I have had entire litters born and not seen any placenta's until it was over and they start passing. I have seen a pup and a former pups placenta come at the same time.
I give a shot after whelping to clean the mommy out...so you should see the vet within 24 hrs to make sure all is well.
You can get any retained placenta's out without the vet..massage the uterus. Start at the top and work your hands down the body..it is just like working sauage out of a casing.
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