06/05/2026
❗️GRAPHIC CONTENT❗️ (Educational Purposes)
Uterine prolapse in dogs is a rare but life-threatening complication that can occur during or shortly after whelping. It involves the uterus turning inside out and protruding through the v***a, requiring immediate veterinary care.
One important risk factor that’s often overlooked is excessive traction during delivery. Pulling puppies — especially with force or at the wrong angle — can place significant stress on the uterus. When combined with strong contractions or prolonged straining, this can increase the risk of the uterus inverting and prolapsing.
Other contributing factors include dystocia (difficult birth), large puppies, uterine exhaustion, and retained placentas.
If a puppy is stuck, gentle assistance may sometimes be appropriate — but forceful pulling is not. Early veterinary intervention is always the safest option for both dam and pups.
Education and preparation are key to safer whelping outcomes. 🐾
Surgery to remove the uterus was the only possible treatment for Chip as the uterus had unfortunately ruptured as shown in slide 2 and 3❤️🩹
