I. Causes of persistent lochia after birth
uterine contractions, uterine fatigue, Endocrine disturbance, local inflammation or residual placenta are the main causes of postpartum lochia.
The dog is tired and weak after giving birth, and should be carefully cared according to the following points. After giving birth to a milk dog, the vulva, hindquarters and breasts will be contaminated with a lot of dust. Keep your body clean by washing and drying with lukewarm water or a damp hot towel. Replace soiled mattresses and keep warm. Oxytocin can be injected postpartum, which can shrink the uterus, stop bleeding, stimulate milk, and inject antibiotics for three consecutive days to prevent postpartum infections. Most of the litter will eat the afterbirth during the production process, so the dogs who have just given birth generally don’t eat. You can feed some warm water, calcium gluconate first, and then add some eggs and milk after 5 to 6 hours to supplement the abdomen on the one hand. Stress, on the other hand, promotes physical recovery until the official start of feeding 24 hours later.
Second, the classification of lochia
About a week after the occurrence of lochia, the lochia in the early stage contains blood and turns red , the medium becomes pale yellow, the latter is transparent and colorless, and then stops detoxification. If it cannot be cleared for a long time or there is an odor, it indicates that there are pathological changes in the uterus.
Three, the production of canine lochia
The late stage of labor includes the discharge of the placenta , the whole process of lochia excretion and genital restoration. After the labor process, the uterine mucosa regenerates, the maternal placental mucosa undergoes changes and sexual shedding, epithelial hyperplasia occurs on the uterine glands, and the new epithelial layer will be absorbed, resulting in a “parenchymal atrophy” of the mucosa, and the lochia is also discharged. The formation of lochia is mainly due to the degeneration and shedding of the placenta, the blood flow in the blood vessels of the fetal membranes, and the massive secretion of residual fetal fluid and uterine glands in the uterus. At first, the lochia contains blood, so it is red, and later it will turn into a light yellow transparent liquid until it is transparent and no longer discharges the liquid.
There are no bacteria in the lochia at first, but it may enter the non-pathogenic bacteria later, so there is no harm to the bitch. After birth, there is usually no increase or change in body temperature. If the mother is severely dehydrated, lacks calcium, or has an infection in the birth canal, the body temperature will rise significantly. Usually, lochia will be discharged within 5 days, and it can be extended for one to two days at most. Dog lochia exists for a long time, and it cannot be cleared or there is a peculiar smell, which indicates that there are lesions in the uterus.
The treatment principle is to promote uterine secretion, uterine contraction, and prevent infection. Newly started puppies should be properly isolated, and the female dog should be given broad-spectrum antibiotics and oxytocin, and at the same time, adequate nutrition should be given to improve its resistance.
4. Treatment of dog postpartum lochia
Postpartum care for dogs is very important, including hygiene, Parents should pay special attention to the care of diet, disease and other aspects and cannot be ignored. Since dogs are weak after being released, they are very susceptible to diseases, so parents should pay more attention to cleaning and disinfection.
Reminder from veterinarians: If you want to know more about dog postpartum articles, you can click “What to do with dog postpartum urine streak”.
