Symptoms of miscarriage in dogs

Symptoms of premonitory miscarriage

Dogs will exude mucus from the vagina, which is transparent or translucent jelly-like in color, sometimes mixed with blood. At this time, dogs are mostly restless and breathing rapidly.

Invisible miscarriage

This situation usually occurs in the early stages of dog pregnancy. The embryo has not yet formed a fetus. After death, the tissue is absorbed by the mother's body, leaving no trace in the uterus, and the dog has no obvious symptoms. .

Premature birth

In the first few days of delivery, the dog’s breasts suddenly enlarge, the labia swell, and the vagina discharges mucus to discharge the dead or inactive fetus. There is no fetal movement reflex during auscultation of the dog's abdomen, the external cervix is ​​slightly open, and the mucus is thin.

Delayed abortion

The fetus of the dog dies in the abdomen, but because the cervix is ​​not opened widely or does not open, the stillborn fetus remains in the body and cannot be expelled.

Causes of miscarriage in dogs

1. Dogs become sick due to bacterial and viral infections, which causes miscarriage.
2. Endocrine disorders in dogs, such as excess estrogen and insufficient progesterone.
3. Dogs have reproductive organ diseases, such as endometritis, which affect fetal development.
4. Improper feeding by the owner leads to malnutrition of the dog and affects the development of the fetus
5. External force, such as impact, causes the dog to miscarry

Treatment of the dog after miscarriage

1. For dogs with threatened miscarriage, sedatives and tocolytic drugs can be given in time, and they can be quickly sent to the hospital for miscarriage and miscarriage.
2. For dogs with delayed abortion, you can go to the hospital for induction surgery to remove the fetus.

Care for dogs after miscarriage

After a dog has a miscarriage, you should first take the dog to the pet hospital for examination. It is best to take the fetus with you to check what caused the miscarriage. . Let the dog rest more to regain its strength, the diet should be light and nutritious, and the owner can comfort the dog more.