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My dog is giving birth and bleeding. When should I call the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Long Coat) | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 7 months old | 50 lbs

She giving birth what shou3 i do she bleeding out the but what to so to ensure her puppies live

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 24th, 2019

Some discharge and bleeding is normal during labor as the puppies come out. However if Lady is bleeding without being in labor, straining and in labor for several hours without producing a puppy, or seems extremely exhausted or in distress, it would be best to seek veterinary care immediately.

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