Dog has thick blood in urethra after giving birth

**Thick blood in the urethra after a dog gives birth is called dog lochia. It is the process of the dog expelling the accumulated fluid in its body after giving birth, and is normal and beneficial to the dog. It is not a pathological feature and does not require treatment. Owners can use warm saline water to disinfect the dog's vulva during the lochia period.

How long does postpartum lochia last?

Usually, the discharge of lochia after childbirth lasts for one to two days. The discharge time for a first-time mother or an elderly dog may be slightly longer. If the vulva is still discharging liquid or solid matter after two days, it is advised to seek medical treatment promptly. Treatment for postpartum lochia usually involves subcutaneous injection of oxytocin and antibiotics to promote lochia discharge and prevent infection. If the golden retriever's mental and appetite are already affected after childbirth, it may require fluid therapy.

Symptoms after giving birth

Usually, the interval between each litter for a dog is half an hour. When the last litter is born, a long piece of placenta will be brought out, and the mother dog will eat her own placenta. If you see a long, black tail-like object coming out like a snake and the dog eats it, it usually means the dog has given birth. If nothing like this comes out, there may be a dead puppy inside or the placenta may not have been discharged normally, which can be very dangerous.

Diet after giving birth

Due to the large amount of energy expended during childbirth, the mother dog becomes weak. Therefore, dogs should be given a richly nutritious diet to replenish their strength. Examples include supplementing the dog's diet with milk, carp soup, bone soup, etc., to help restore its strength and increase milk production. You can also feed the dog pregnancy dog food, nutritional supplements, chicken, beef, etc.