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Why is my dog crying/screaming after giving birth to one puppy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dutch Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 45 lbs

Dog gave birth a day ago and she cry's and screams she only had one puppy stopped showing signs of labor after first pup came out vet said there is no stuck pups she eats drinks and acts normal but will randomly cry them scream

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 12th, 2020

This does not seem normal but I don't have a good explanation for it, and I would recommend rechecking with your vet. She could have a uterine infection or inflammation, or other post partum problems and blood work might be recommended as the next step.

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