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Sunnie · 12-14-2008, 08:14 PM

I am not sure if you should wait until morning to go to the vet. A retained placenta could cause her major problems. If she hasn't passed the placenta yet, she will need a shot to help her expell it. Tomorrow is way too soon to have the tail docked and the dew claws removed (yes they do need to be removed) They should be done between 3-5 days depending on the weight of the puppy. Smaller puppies sometimes it is better to wait until 4-5 days. BTW, it is still possible that she has more babies in there. You need to keep a CLOSE watch on her tonight. especially if she shows any signs of distress. I don't think I would be going to sleep until I was SURE she is done and that the placentas have been passed too.

12-14-2008, 08:14 PM	#22
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	I am not sure if you should wait until morning to go to the vet. A retained placenta could cause her major problems. If she hasn't passed the placenta yet, she will need a shot to help her expell it. Tomorrow is way too soon to have the tail docked and the dew claws removed (yes they do need to be removed) They should be done between 3-5 days depending on the weight of the puppy. Smaller puppies sometimes it is better to wait until 4-5 days. BTW, it is still possible that she has more babies in there. You need to keep a CLOSE watch on her tonight. especially if she shows any signs of distress. I don't think I would be going to sleep until I was SURE she is done and that the placentas have been passed too. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009) Last edited by Sunnie; 12-14-2008 at 08:16 PM.