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My pet is in labor. What are the signs of a whelping or queening emergency?

April 26, 2017emergency labor pet signs whelping

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My pet is in labor. What are the signs of a whelping or queening emergency?

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Dogs: If your dog experiences the following while in labor, call your veterinarian immediately; 4 hours of labor without puppies, 30 minutes of straining or 2 hours between puppies. Cats: If your cat experiences the following while in labor, call your veterinarian immediately; 4 hours of labor without kittens or 30 minutes of straining. (top of page) Tips on checking vital signs: Taking a Heart Rate or Pulse: The heartbeat of a dog or cat can be felt at about the point where the left elbow touches the chest (about the fifth rib). Place your hand or stethoscope over this area and count the heartbeats for one minute. Pulses can also be felt with a light touch on the inner thigh approximately half way between the front and back of the leg, just below the wrist on the front legs or just below the ankle of the rear legs. Normal Heart and Pulse Rates at Rest: Small Breed Dogs ( 30 lbs.): 100-160 beats per minute. Medium to Large Breed Dogs (30+ lbs.): 60-100 beats per minute. Puppy (until 1

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Dogs: If your dog experiences the following while in labor, call your veterinarian immediately;4 hours of labor without puppies, 30 minutes of straining or 2 hours between puppies.Cats: If your cat experiences the following while in labor, call your veterinarian immediately;4 hours of labor without kittens or 30 minutes of straining.(top of page)Tips on checking vital signs:Taking a Heart Rate or Pulse: The heartbeat of a dog or cat can be felt at about the point where the left elbow touches the chest (about the fifth rib). Place your hand or stethoscope over this area and count the heartbeats for one minute. Pulses can also be felt with a light touch on the inner thigh approximately half way between the front and back of the leg, just below the wrist on the front legs or just below the ankle of the rear legs.Normal Heart and Pulse Rates at Rest:Small Breed Dogs (up to 30 lbs): 100-160 beats per minute.Medium to Large Breed Dogs (30+ lbs): 60-100 beats per minute.