[header] How to make sure that your dog is ok after giving birth [title] Clean your dog with a warm, damp cloth. [step] Make sure she's clean of any trace of blood, placental fluid, or fecal matter. Good hygiene reduces the risk of bacterial infection following birth. 
[substeps] You may see leaking fluids, called lochia, for several weeks after giving birth. These fluids are natural and normal, resulting from the shedding of your dog's uterine lining.