Yes, a puppy can survive being born feet first as long as there are not other complications involved such as the umbilical cord being wrapped around the neck or the puppy becoming lodged in the birth canal.
This is called a "breech birth" and in many animals is a very serious emergency. It is potentially problematic in dogs as well but not as much of an emergency as it is in humans and in large farm animals, for example.
If your dog seems to be having undue trouble giving birth at any point during the birthing process, a veterinarian should be contacted immediately though, regardless of whether the puppies are presenting head or tail first.
Baby sharks can be from 1.5 feet to 3 feet long and weigh up to 70 lbs
For a normal delivery lambs are born front legs first.
Generally, puppies are born head first. This position allows the head to lead the way through the birth canal, which is important for a smooth delivery process. In some cases, a puppy may be born feet first, but this can potentially lead to complications and may require veterinary assistance.
When animals are born, they typically start breathing on their own, search for their mother's milk for nourishment, and learn to walk or move around. In many cases, they rely on their instincts and senses to survive in their new environment.
it weighs approximation about 3.1 when they are born but when they start being toddlers usually around 6.5 and so on
Baby sharks can be from 1.5 feet to 3 feet long and weigh up to 70 lbs
For a normal delivery lambs are born front legs first.
Not always. Usually they are born head first but sometimes babies can come out the other way which means they can be born butt first. This is called the breech position. When a baby is born this way it can cause problems. If a breeech baby is born naturaly the butt will come out first and if the baby is born this way the baby's head could get stuck. So for most breech babies they are planned to be born by cearsarean section (c section). So for most babies it is better to be born head first instead of butt first.
No. When a giraffe is first born, it is 5-6 feet tall, whereas the mother is probably around 17-18 feet tall.
It means that the baby is coming out feet first instead of head first. This is very dangerous as the baby is not getting enough oxygen, and results in turning the baby around or having a casearean section.
breech specifically Frank breech - the baby's bum comes out first, and his legs are bent at the hip and straight at the knees with their feet near their ears.)... my brother was born this way and has indentations in his ears where his toes were pressed into them.
When a baby is born both feet first or one foot first, this is called a footling breech.
When they are first born a baby dolphin is approximately three feet long. By adulthood many species of dolphins measure in at about eight feet in length.
Approximately 3-4% of babies are born in the breech position, where the baby's feet or bottom are positioned to come out first instead of the head.
when the baby comes out feet or bum first and not head first as is usual
No, they are all normally born with four.
Kittens are born from the mother's vagina. This is also called the birth canal. You will see the kitten come head or feet first out of the vagina.