Fetal reabsorption occurs when a dog miscarries early in a baby's life.Fetal material is reabsorbed back into the dog's body instead of exiting it while other fetus' may go on to develop properly.In this case, the fetus will exit the body eventually due to the formation of bones that can't be reabsorbed, which is different to a miscarriage.Fetal reabsorption can happen before you know the dog is pregnant, so it may be hard to know when.If you know that your dog is pregnant, there are some signs that it may have miscarried the baby.
Step 1: Look for blood.
Bleeding from the vagina is the most common symptom of a miscarriage.Depending on the size of the fetus and how many were miscarried, this bleeding can be slight or dramatic.Many dogs clean their own blood before you spot it, making it hard to spot bleeding.If your dog is pregnant, keep an eye out for bloody discharge.
Step 2: Pay attention to the growth of the stomach.
Your dog's belly should grow if it is pregnant.Your dog may have lost one or all of its puppies if the belly is not growing.A dog that has lost a baby may lose weight.A dog has a normal period of 63 days.Your dog's belly should grow a lot during this time.
Step 3: Do you know if the dog has risk factors or medical issues that could cause a baby to be miscarried?
There are a number of reasons that your dog may miscarry.It is more likely that your dog has miscarried if she has any of these issues.There are some infectious diseases that can cause a miscarriage.Hormonal problems can be caused by trauma uterus infections, such as chloramphenicol, oestrogen, or high dose steroids.
Step 4: Go for an X-rays.
If you suspect that your dog may have lost a fetus, you should have it looked at by a vet.The fetus' developing in the dog may be looked at by your vet.If your dog has already had an X-ray to document the pregnancy, you should be able to see if the fetus is still in the uterus.
Step 5: Get your dog examined.
A fetus should be looked at by a vet after your dog reabsorbs it.The dog's health can be assessed by the vet.If your dog can successfully carry the remaining fetus, it may need to be kept under observation.There are a number of reasons that your dog may have died.A vet may be able to figure out why.In some cases, a baby is aborted due to a disease.Your doctor may need to do biological tests to confirm the cause of the miscarriage.It will need veterinary care if this is the case with your dog.
Step 6: Miscarriages can be preventable.
There are many reasons that your dog may miscarry.Miscarriages can be caused by hormones in the dog's system or infectious diseases that have gone undetected.When dealing with your dog and the loss of a puppy, keep this in mind.The fault of the dog is not your fault.
Step 7: Continue to care for your dog during his formative years.
There may be more developing fetus' that need to be cared for even if your dog has reabsorbed a fetus.Proper care for the dog is needed in order to successfully carry these puppies to term.Preparing for labor and delivery and feeding your pregnant dog are some of the things that need to be done.