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Dystocia
Dystocia is a difficult or obstructed birth in dogs and cats. About two-thirds of cases requiring veterinary intervention need an emergency C-section.
Key Facts
- Dog gestation: 58-72 days after mating; cat gestation: 63-65 days
- Seek vet if strong regular contractions produce no young in 15-30 minutes
- Intermittent contractions with no offspring should be evaluated after 1.5-2 hours
- Dark green vaginal discharge (lochia) should be followed by a puppy/kitten within 5-10 minutes
- Heavy bleeding requires immediate veterinary examination
- X-rays after day 44 can show number of babies; best after day 50
- Reddish-brownish vaginal discharge can continue for weeks after normal birth
- Do not put fingers in the birth canal; do not forcibly remove a baby
- Species: dogs and cats
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