20/06/2026
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This case highlights why it is not always appropriate to simply "leave well alone" and wait indefinitely for a bitch to go into labour.
This bitch was 4 days overdue with no signs of labour. The owner was understandably concerned and brought her to me for a scan. Unfortunately, I was unable to detect a heartbeat, and she was referred immediately to the vet. A Caesarean section was performed, and the vet's opinion was that the puppy had been deceased for approximately 2 days.
I am sharing the image in the comments for educational purposes only, to demonstrate the potential consequences of prolonged gestation in singleton pregnancies and the importance of monitoring these cases carefully.
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