
Exactly my point. Some people after the 6th pup was born, might leave the bitch then when they come back, the bitch has had another pup which may or may not be alive.
If the pup is dead, then the vet gets the blame & then is reported. I have seen it done so many times.
I don't leave my bitches for at least 24 hours after they have whelped to be on the safe side but I do get her checked out if I think she has finished.