Is a bloody vaginal discharge normal?
A bloody vaginal discharge is normal for 3-7 days following birth. It may be quite heavy for the first 1-3 days, then it should begin to diminish. If it continues for longer than a few days, consult your veterinary surgeon. If she was spayed (neutered) at the time of the surgery vaginal discharge should be minimal. What does it mean if the puppies are crying frequently? Puppies should sleep or be nursing 90% of the time. If they are crying or whining, something is likely to be wrong. Uterine infections, inadequate milk, poor-quality milk, and infected milk are the most likely causes contributing to the so-called Fading Puppy Syndrome. The entire litter can die within 24 hours if one of these occurs. If you are at all concerned, contact your veterinary surgeon without delay. When are her stitches removed? The stitches may or may not need to be removed, depending on the type of suture material used. As a general rule, if the stitches are visible, they will have to be removed. Removal sho
