RETAINED PLACENTA OR RETAINED FETUS
WHAT THIS SYMPTOM USUALLY MEANS
A placenta or fetus left inside can cause infection, toxic shock, or death.
MOST COMMON CAUSES
MEDICAL
• Placental retention
• Uterine inertia
• Fetal death
EMERGENCY
• Sepsis
• Hemorrhage
RED FLAGS
• Foul discharge
• Fever
• Noisy breathing
• Lethargy
AT-HOME CARE
None suitable.
WHAT A VETERINARIAN WILL CHECK
• Ultrasound
• CBC
• Temperature
MOST LIKELY DIAGNOSES
• Retained placenta
• Retained fetus
WHEN TO SCHEDULE
• Immediate: suspected case
LONGEVITY IMPACT
High risk without intervention.
LONGEVITY CONSULT
Recommended post-recovery.