There are many reasons for dystocia in dogs. It may be caused by abnormal fetal position or cervix stenosis, or it may be caused by the physical weakness of the female dog. Generally, small dogs are more likely to have dystocia. What should I do if my dog ​​has dystocia? Emergency measures for dog dystocia!

What should I do if my dog ​​has dystocia

The symptoms of dog dystocia are:

1. Have a history of dystocia or reproductive tract obstruction; rectal cooling (down to 37°C) continues for 24 hours without giving birth;

2. Strong contraction of the abdominal wall lasts for 30-60 minutes, and the newborn fetus does not Output;

3. No cubs are expelled within 1-2 hours of active delivery;

4. During active delivery, the rest period exceeds 4-6 hours;

< p>5. The animal is in obvious pain (moaning, licking and gnawing the vulva); there is dark, pus-like or blood-like discharge from the vagina;

6. Prolonged pregnancy (more than 70 days)

Treatment of dog dystocia:

1. Since it is difficult to correct the fetal position in the uterus of a female dog, midwifery measures should be implemented quickly after the cause of the disease is clarified. For female dogs with labor-related dystocia, medication can be used to induce labor combined with forceps traction to assist in delivery. For dystocia caused by other factors, caesarean section surgery should be performed immediately. 2. When there is no abnormality in the soft birth canal (the cervix is ​​fully opened), if labor dystocia is considered to be labor-related dystocia, oxytocin can be injected intramuscularly at 1 unit/kg of body weight, once every 20 minutes, usually 2- 3 times. In order to improve the contractility of the uterus, 10% to 30 ml of 10% calcium gluconate can be infused intravenously.

3. For difficult labor caused by birth canal and fetal abnormalities. You should be sent to the hospital promptly for caesarean section.

Care for dogs with dystocia:

1. Dogs with dystocia should rest fully after assisted delivery, but they can do appropriate activities after their physical strength is restored to promote uterine contraction and lochia. discharge. If the weather is very cold, be careful to avoid wind and keep warm.

2. Postpartum dogs should pay attention to nutritional intake. In addition to supplementing and repairing the consumption and trauma of childbirth, they also need to provide necessary nutritional sources for lactation to ensure milk secretion and health. The food should be nutritious and contain enough calories and water, and more protein and soupy foods should be included. And take appropriate vitamin supplements.

Preventive measures for dog dystocia:

1. Provide reasonable nutrition to female dogs during pregnancy. Too much nutrition can make the fetus too large and cause dystocia. For dogs with a strong appetite, the food intake can be relatively controlled, especially after the 45th day of pregnancy, attention should be paid to adjusting the nutrition of the female dog.

2. Pregnant bitches should have an appropriate amount of exercise, which can enhance the bitch’s physique and increase her productivity when giving birth. Reduce the fear of bitches when giving birth. The female dog should enter the delivery room in advance before giving birth so that she can become familiar with the birth environment.