I did a search about poodles whelping and here is what I found from a vet:
The birthing process takes quite a while. The first stages of labor are long and slow. During this time the female is moving the puppies into position. Once active labor starts then things will really start to move (excuse the pun). You will notice the female starting to push hard. You may also notice that the tail pumps up and down. This is normal. All females differ in the birthing process. Some are quiet and reserved and go through it like a champ. Others are hyper and noisy and will scream when those puppies come out. How ever your female is this is normal. However if you go through more than 2 hours of heavy pushing with no puppies coming out and your female keeps getting more and more agitated or if labor just seems to stop, then immediately call your vet. Also if you see that there is more than 2-3 hours between puppies and your female is straining this is cause for concern and call your vet. A puppy could be lodged wrong in the female. |