In most cases, dog stillbirths will not pass out on their own. If the dog has already started giving birth, a stillbirth may occur at this time and may be expelled automatically. However, in this case, it is still recommended that the owner injects oxytocin into the dog to help it expel the stillbirth and uterine contents as soon as possible to prevent the presence of the contents from causing the dog's uterus to become infected and cause pyometra, metritis and other diseases.

1. How to help dogs expel stillborn fetuses

1. If the stillborn fetus is not passed out within 24 hours, it is recommended that the owner injects oxytocin into the dog.

2. If the stillbirth cannot be expelled after injecting oxytocin into the dog, it is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for a laparotomy as soon as possible.

3. If the stillbirth stays for too long, it may cause the stillbirth to dissolve in the abdomen, which may cause symptoms such as uterine suppuration. At this time, in addition to injecting oxytocin into the dog to help expel the uterine contents, the uterus also needs to be flushed with saline or 2% boric acid, and anti-inflammatory drugs are administered.

2. How to care for your dog after giving birth to stillbirth

Dogs usually have inflammation in the uterus after stillbirth, so it is necessary to prevent persistent uterine infection and pyometra. The key points of care are as follows:

1. Clean your dog’s vagina frequently and keep the environment clean and dry to prevent bacterial retrograde infection.

2. Give the dog oral or injected antibiotics for preventive treatment.

3. Give the dog oral motherwort tablets to help the uterine contents be discharged.

4. In addition, you should frequently observe whether the dog’s spirit has deteriorated. If it gets worse, it indicates that the infection is getting worse, and you need to take your dog to the pet hospital for treatment as soon as possible.