Causes of lochia in dogs

The postpartum period of dogs includes the entire process of expelling the afterbirth, eliminating lochia, and restoring the reproductive organs to their original state. The main changes in the postpartum reproductive tract of dogs are the regeneration of the uterine mucosal layer; the variable shedding of maternal placental mucosa; the proliferation of uterine gland epithelium and the formation of a new epithelial layer; the "substantial part of the mucosa atrophies" and is absorbed; and lochia will be discharged.

Causes of endless lochia in dogs

After a newborn dog is delivered, the residual blood and turbid fluid left in the uterus is called "lochia". The main causes of postpartum lochia are weak uterine contractions, uterine fatigue, endocrine disorders, local inflammation or retained placenta.

Insufficient care for dogs with postpartum lochia

Usually, dog mothers should be given some "Yimu Cream" after delivery to facilitate the discharge of lochia and uterine involution. Oxytocin can also be injected subcutaneously. Always pay attention to the color and amount of lochia discharge. Generally, it will be discharged in about 5 days. In addition, for the postpartum care of dogs, after the female dog is finished sleeping, she should be given some glucose water, milk and light salt water. Adequate drinking water and a small amount of meat should be provided 1-2 days after delivery, and the amount of meat should be gradually increased after 3-4 days. In addition to increasing meat for 5-6 days, the number of meals per day can be increased to 3-4 times per day, and clean drinking water should be maintained at all times; pay attention to the supplement of vitamins and trace elements, and exercise appropriately.

Medication precautions for dogs with postpartum lochia

If your dog has lochia and vaginal bleeding, postpartum Kuai Kang or Houttuynia cordata injection is required to promote uterine contraction. This is the case when you go to the hospital. You can eat motherwort and brown sugar water after delivery, which can warm and protect the uterus and help the bitch recover quickly.