My dog's still contracting after puppy delivery. Are more coming?

The only way to know for sure is to have an x-ray taken by your vet. If she is still panting and having contractions, then this is a sign that she isn't finished delivering pups yet - so if she's doing this and hasn't had any pups in the past hour, I would recommend taking her to an emergency vet for x-rays. Normally, when labor is finished, the mother will settle down and lick her puppies (or puppy, in this case) and allow them to nurse. If she still seems distressed and panting, or is still having visible contractions, then I would be concerned that there may be one or more puppies still inside her.

There is no way for us to know online if she is likely to have more, litters from 1-10 + are possible but the average would be 3-6. Straining and contractions would be an indication of active labor but I always recommend an ultrasound scan after delivery to ensure there are no pups left inside which can cause serious infection and threaten the life of the mother and pups

When a dog is having active contractions, and it's been more than four hours since the last puppy came and you believe there are more, this is a medical emergency, and Daisy has to see a vet right away. This is not normal, and there could be a puppy stuck in her birth canal. Please take her into a vet now, she needs immediate medical attention.

It is very likely that she will if you feel like she has more. If nothing happens after 4 hours from the birth of the last one a check up at your local veterinarian is needed as there may be a case of dystocia and medical or surgical intervention may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Occasionally, there can be 2-4 hours between puppies. If she is actively straining for an hour or more without producing a pup then she should be examined by your veterinarian right away. An exam and abdominal x-rays would be recommended in this situation anyway to confirm the presence or absence of additional pups inside Dhorina.

The only way to know for sure if Killer still have puppies in her abdomen is to have her seen by a vet immediately for x-rays. It's very serious that she had a puppy four days after the others, and this is not normal. She could have other puppies still in her uterus, and if left there, it will cause a severe infection that can kill her. Please take her into a vet now.

Contractions can continue during the 24 hours after birth, although much less frequently, the contractions help getting rid of any remaining placenta from the uterus. i believe this is probably what's happening to Belle although i can't completely rule out another kitten (much less likely).