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Is 4 hours between puppies normal?
Francisca Durgan
2025-10-28 13:32:16
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Generally there is no more than 1-2 hours between puppies.
The first pup is usually delivered within 4 hours of the start of this second stage labour.
More than 2-4 hours have passed since the birth of the last puppy and more remain
Greenish discharge is seen but no puppies have been born, or (after puppies have started being born) green discharge is seen, but no puppy is passed within 2-4 hours
Contractions or straining for 2 hours with no puppy passed.
If labour does not begin within 24hours of the drop in body temperature.
The bitch has been in second stage labour for more than 12 hours
Jenifer Williamson
2025-10-23 04:35:26
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The first puppy should be delivered within 1-2 hours of the onset of contractions and straining. Some dogs rest in between puppies, even for up to several hours. If your dog has delivered a puppy but is not straining again within 4 hours, contact us for assistance. The mother dog will fluctuate between stage two and stage three labor until all the puppies are delivered.
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Eldon Conn
2025-10-19 11:44:39
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It's concerning that your dog has been in labor for over 5 hours without delivering another puppy, as delays during whelping can sometimes indicate complications. While it is sometimes normal for dogs to have a few hours between deliveries, especially first-time mothers, five hours is a significant amount of downtime, and it's understandable that you're anxious. The time between the births of puppies can vary, but typically, it shouldn't exceed 2 to 4 hours. Prolonged labor can be normal, but ongoing concern is justified. Prolonged labor can potentially lead to health complications for both the mother and her pups.
Anastacio Grady
2025-10-05 15:28:57
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It typically takes 0-30 minutes for each puppy to be born.
Up to two hours between puppies is considered normal.
Contact your veterinarian if more than two hours have passed between the delivery of puppies.
It is common for two fetuses to be delivered, followed by two placentas, because of the tendency for each successive fetus to be delivered from alternate uterine horns.
Head-first and tail-first presentations of birthing puppies are normal as long as all legs are extended straight.
If a clear or white sac is noted protruding from the vulva, whelping should be imminent.
If green discharge is noted, it should be followed immediately by a fetus, as this indicates placental separation.
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