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6 Μαΐ 2016 · The failure of a mother dog to pass all or part of one or more placentas, also known as afterbirth, during the birthing process is called a 'retained' afterbirth.
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A new mother dog may retain one or more placentas, large amounts of blood and fluid, or even puppies in her uterus. If not expelled immediately, the mother dog is at risk for serious life-threatening infections.
19 Αυγ 2024 · Subinvolution of placental sites, or SIPS, is when the placental sites fail to heal properly. This causes several weeks of bloody uterine discharge and is most common in dogs under 3 years...
17 Σεπ 2024 · Managing a retained placenta in dogs involves prompt recognition of symptoms, such as foul-smelling discharge, lethargy, or visible placenta remains. Immediate veterinary consultation is essential to prevent complications like infections or uterine damage.
If not all placentas are passed, it’s possible for an infection called ‘metritis’ to develop in the weeks following whelping. If your dog has a large litter, it’s a good idea to stop her from eating too many placentas as this can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea .
Retention of a placenta or its remnants could lead to metritis. Signs include continued straining as if in labor, the presence of a fusiform mass associated with the uterus (best identified by ultrasonographic evaluation), abnormal vulvar discharge, fever, and lethargy as the infection develops.
24 Νοε 2023 · Subinvolution of placental sites (SIPS) in dogs is a failure of the uterus to repair itself after birth. The exact cause of SIPS is unknown and occurs most often in dogs under the age of three after a first litter.
