Dog Gives Birth — When the Vet Sees Them, He Says, "Those Aren't Puppies"

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Being a veterinarian isn’t easy. They spend each day looking after sick and injured animals, often seeing sights that no normal person would wish to see. However, occasionally, vets see things that would leave even the most expert in their field stumped. That’s what happened to Dr. Marcus Greene when he met Lola, a pregnant chocolate labrador retriever, and helped deliver her puppies only to discover something extremely unusual.

A Surprise Vet Visit

Lola was brought to Dr. Greene's office by Mrs. Thompson, her owner. She was pregnant for the first time, and Mrs. Thompson was both excited and nervous for everything to go well. Dr. Greene reassured her that it would.

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Lola was her beloved chocolate labrador retriever, commonly referred to as Chocolate Labs. Labs are extremely popular dogs, known for being affectionate, extroverted, and great family pets due to their friendly natures. They're one of the world's most popular breeds.

Lola’s Owner Was Concerned

Pets often become part of the family, so it was only natural for Mrs. Thompson to be concerned for Lola's well-being. The good news was that her owner had taken her to the right place.

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Dr. Greene's vet clinic was very busy and he'd been a vet for a long time, which meant that Lola was in great hands. While puppies can often be delivered safely at home, with Lola being a first-time mom, doing it at the vet clinic was safer.

Going Into Labor

Dog pregnancies typically last around 63 days, or two months, so Mrs. Thompson had spent long weeks highly anticipating the arrival of Lola's puppies. However, once it was all over, both she and Dr. Greene would be shocked by what they found.

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Dog births are already stressful enough without surprises. Everyone at the vet clinic was waiting with bated breath to assist the vet and make sure all of the puppies made it into the world safely.

Showing Signs of Distress

Dr. Greene had met Lola before when her owner brought her in for a check-up only weeks before. He loved her playfulness and joy, traits typical in labs. However, when Mrs. Thompson brought her in this time, her mood was very different.

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Lola was whining a lot and panting, which are signs that show distress in dogs. Her vet knew that this could only mean one thing - Lola was going into labor and needed help.