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Originally Posted by Marc  Is this with the first pup? My vet assistant said she could push for many hours to get that first one out. She said the following ones could be a couple hours in between but if its presented itself and pushed for too long without me being able to help it out then its time to call.
Is this not correct? |
Vet assistant probably didn't clarify
Complications:
If the dam has been pushing hard and steady for half an hour and there is no pup in sight, put on a surgical sterile glove and insert your finger in the vaginal canal to feel if there is a pup in the canal. This is called "feathering" and sometimes will make the bitch get down to business and push some more. If the pup is right there, another few pushes should get it out. If not, alert your vet immediately.
Other danger signs before, during and after whelping - Call your Vet
Constant hard labor for more than an hour with no results.
Green or odorous discharge from the vulva
An interval of two hours between pups with occasional hard labor
Any part of a pup stuck or protruding from the vaginal canal.
One hour of hard labor and no puppies
Three hours of no labor between pups and you think there is another pup.