A dog or cat with pre-eclampsia may become restless, nervous, and disoriented. Her legs get stiff, causing her to walk with a stilted gait. She may pant as her body temperature and respiratory rate increase. In severe cases, tetany (extreme rigidity) occurs, which can be life threatening.
How do you know if your dog is having complications during labor?
Steady strong contractions have continued for over half an hour without producing a pup. Prolonged resting phase continues over 4 hours when there are more pups to be delivered. There is a foul smelling or bloody vaginal discharge. The mother-to-be has excessive vomiting or is extremely lethargic.
Can dogs have pregnancy complications?
Most pets, especially cats, have no problems during or after pregnancy. However, pregnancy complications can occur in any breed, and at any age. Our Animal Emergency Care team describes common pregnancy complications in pets and the signs that indicate they need immediate care.
When should I be concerned about my dogs labor?
Hard straining with more than 30 minutes between pups. Weak/intermittent labor with more than 2 – 4 hours between pups. No labor with more than 4 hours between pups. Entire labor lasting longer than 24 hours.
What health problems can a female dog have during pregnancy and whelping?
Signs of whelping complications These can include issues with the fetus such as its size or position in the birth canal, and maternal problems such as poor contractions, an infection in the uterus or abnormalities in the pelvic canal, vaginal vault or vulvar opening.
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