The third stage is passing of the placenta. The afterbirth might pass with each individual puppy, usually within 15 minutes of delivery. If the mother has a few puppies in rapid succession, those placentas may come out en masse.
Best Answer: Types of coma can include: Toxic-metabolic encephalopathy. This is an acute condition of brain dysfunction with symptoms of confusion and/or delirium. The condition is usually reversible. The causes of toxic-metabolic encephalopathy are varied.
Problems that can lead to coma include: 1  Trauma: Head injuries can cause the brain to swell and/or bleed. 2  Swelling: Swelling of brain tissue can occur even without distress. 3  Bleeding: Bleeding in the layers of the brain may cause coma due to swelling and compression on the injured side of the brain. This compression causes the brain to shift, causing damage to the brainstem and the RAS (mentioned above).