I know how dangerous it is, and I just want to be sure.
The last puppy was born without the sac, and it was very difficult to cut the cord, because it was so tight in the Uterus. I was able to stretch it just enough to cut it. A few minutes later, the Placenta started to come out, and there was about 1/2 a bubble coming out. I wasn't able to get it all the way out so I called the E.R. Vet and they said to just leave her be for about 20 min. Let her relax with her pups and it will come out on its own. So that is what I did. I left her in there with the pups and the placenta half way out. When we went back about 10 or 15 min. later, I checked and the placenta that was coming out was gone. I called the Vet again, and they assured me she must have eaten it.
She has been acting pretty normal, she wants to be hand fed while feeding her pups, and barks when she wants to go out. She is back to nursing and cleaning pups regularly, her temp is normal, so do you think I have any reason to be concerned. The pups are 9 days old today. If there was any infection, would there be obvious signs? Just wanted to know from you all what you thought. I got upset last night, because I just started thinking that I never actually SAW the last placenta on the floor. I called the ER Vet, and they again assured me that it could not have gone back in, and it had to have been expelled. Again, I just wanted to ask the experts!
I would appreciate any feedback on this.
Thanks,
Audrey