birthing complications???

scooper · Apr 21, 2014

I have a 1yr old chin and she gave birth to 2 kits (first litter) 4 days ago (Thrs). One kit did not make it to the 3rd day. The other kit is doing well. On Sunday we noticed that she is making all the stretching moves as if she was in labor. She never did this these past 3 -4 days. What could be causing her to do this now?

jags · Apr 21, 2014

May have a kit that has still not passed, if so it could kill her. She needs to be checked.

starleomach · Apr 21, 2014

She may need a vet I agree. Signs of labor very well may mean a retained kit and that if not passed can lead to a nasty infection

Dreamlite · Apr 21, 2014

Could be a retained kit or placenta. Either way if she's not acting normal a vet visit is the best option. If you wait she may not be able to be treated.

ticklechin · Apr 22, 2014

Could also be bloat, regardless chin needs a vet if it has not seen one yet.

eastcoastchins · Apr 22, 2014

Like everyone else said, I'd take her to see a vet, sooner rather than later. Better to be safe than sorry, right?

scooper · Apr 22, 2014

Thanks everyone! She just got in to the vet and now I am waiting. There is only 1 small animal vet that will actually look at her and the vet only comes here 2-3times a week. Anyways, my next question is, if it is another kit or placenta that is stuck and possibly starting to rot, will that have any effect on her kit as she was still nursing it??

tunes · Apr 23, 2014

No, but she will need to have it removed. It's rare that they will save the uterus. Normally they do a hysterectomy because of infection. Hopefully she will still nurse afterwards. If not, there is an FAQ in this section about how to care for kits.