Table 5 Time between the first discharge of fetal fluids and the birth of the first pup (n= 96 whelpings)
For all the whelpings (n = 96) | Bitches not needing veterinary treatment (n = 72) | Bitches needing veterinary treatment (n = 24) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Median time (range) | 1.3 hrs (0 min – 12 hrs) | 1.0 h (0 min – 8 hrs) | 2.0 hrs (20 min – 12 hrs) |
Mean time | 1.9 hrs | 1.5 hrs | 3.2 hrs |