My dog is in labor, water broke an hour ago, no puppy. What to do?

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Hi. I'm almost positive our dog in labour, Since this morning she's been panting and very tired. This evening, I'm assuming it was her"water" that broke, it's been about an hour and no puppy yet.. when should I be concerned for her? Thankyou so much. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 50 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you are seeing clear fluid Soph is likely in stage 2 of labor and you should see a puppy within 2-4 hours. If you think Soph is in active labor and you have seen pushing for more than 30 minutes, or if you see green fluid you should see an emergency vet. They can sometimes check for signs of fetal distress and determine if intervention is necessary or if it is safe to monitor at home.

My dog is in labor, water broke an hour ago, no puppy. What to do?

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