To determine whether the dog has completely given birth to puppies, you can judge by the following methods: First, observe whether the dog is still having uterine contractions. If the dog stops contractions and has appetite, it usually means that the dog has given birth. Second, palpate the dog’s abdomen with your hands to see if the fetus can be clearly touched. If not, it means the dog has given birth. Third, check whether the dog's placenta has been expelled. If you see that the dog's placenta has slipped out smoothly and there is no continued exertion on the abdomen, it means that the dog has completely given birth to puppies. Fourth, take the dog to the pet hospital for a B-ultrasound examination. This is the most accurate way to determine whether the baby is finished.

1. Observe whether the dog still has uterine contractions

First of all, the dog’s uterine contractions will generally stop after giving birth. Secondly, the abdomen will shrink, but it will not shrink to normal in a short period of time. Abdominal circumference, and then the female dog will begin to accept the puppy's sucking and will slowly and actively look for food on her own. If your dog stops having contractions and has an appetite, she's usually done giving birth.

2. Palpate the dog’s abdomen with your hands to see if you can clearly feel the fetus

When all the puppies in the dog’s belly are born, there will be no more babies in the belly. For dogs, the dog's belly will become flat and soft when pressed, with no hard lumps. At this time, the owner can try to touch the dog's abdomen with his hand to feel whether there is still a fetus. If not, it means the dog has given birth.

3. Check whether the dog’s placenta has been expelled

After the dog has expelled all the fetuses, it will expel the placenta. If the owner sees that the dog’s placenta has slipped out smoothly, and the abdomen If there is no further exertion, it can be determined that all the dog babies have been born and the entire birth process has been completed.

4. Go to the pet hospital for a B-ultrasound examination

If the owner is worried, you can also take the dog to a nearby pet hospital for a B-ultrasound examination to see if there is any abnormality in the uterus. Fetus, this is also the most accurate way to judge whether the dog has given birth.

Note: If a dog has a dystocia and a stillbirth is left in the abdomen and is not expelled in time, it may cause endometritis, infertility or even sepsis. Therefore, when you suspect that the dog has a stillbirth in the abdomen If the fetus is not expelled, it needs to be sent to a doctor promptly to remove the fetus.