Retained Placenta in a Bitch

RE: Retained Placenta in a Bitch

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:34:05 GMT

[quote userid="3169" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/30431/retained-placenta-in-a-bitch/239433#239433"] We don't pull retained membranes in cows,[/quote]

Wot no cleansings?

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RE: Retained Placenta in a Bitch

Michael Woodhouse — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:34:14 GMT

I'd describe that as a normal 'lochial' discharge. We know bovine uterus only expresses oxytocin receptors for a day or two around parturition so I wouldn't bother with oxytocin. We don't pull retained membranes in cows, I'd be very confident that if the bitch is well then she will either pass or absorb whatever is in there. Some vaginal discharge for 2-3 weeks is normal.

RE: Retained Placenta in a Bitch

Stephen Courtney — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:38:18 GMT

Always remember:

1. Bitches eat placentae

2. Pups sometimes share one ( I think...!)I

3. Clients usually aren't entirely sure what is actually placenta

I have never seen a case of retained placenta in a bitch ( lots of manual helpings over 30 years)

RE: Retained Placenta in a Bitch

Sarah Bolt — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:03:14 GMT

Thank you, it's reassuring to know I'm not way off track! :-)

RE: Retained Placenta in a Bitch

Clive Ansell — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:43:32 GMT

Given the dog is clinically well I think I would give oxytocin in the first instance and monitor the response. If she becomes unwell, pyrexic, or the discharge becomes more and odourous, or the C&S results indicate it I would then add in antibiotics.