Question: My dog is breathing funny when feeding her puppies. Your dog just had surgery. On the 4th she had one more puppy is this normal. If she is eating very little, it sounds like she's not taking in enough calories to support lactation (milk production). She's Tired and Needs to Rest After giving birth, your dog will be exhausted. Question: My mini Chihuahua gave birth by C-section a week and one day ago. Shes willing to go lay with them though if Im sitting there with her , shes been very attached me even more so then she was already since giving birth also because I did help her and sat with her for the entire process to make her feel calm. You can ask your vet over the phone if you can bring in a urine sample to be checked without taking her in if you have a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship. A veterinarian visit 24 hours post-whelping is not merely to determine the sex of the puppies or something fancy breeders do; it is a very important visit that helps rule out some potentially life-threatening complications and determines if the puppies are healthy. We showed her to vet and got her a saline and calcium. The decreased calcium levels may cause vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, shaking, a stiff gait, restlessness, increased water intake, fever and panting. I am.worried. She is going crazy trying to bury the 2 puppies in the dog bed. We have doubled her food but she still acts like she is starving. You should begin to take your dog's rectal temperature once or twice a day as her due date approaches. She should be catering to her pups nursing them and licking them and keeping them warm. 1 answer Answered by David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS Veterinarian This can happen after delivery. Some dogs will seem more tired, some may vomit, and some may eat less. The epimeletic behavior consisting in vomiting the digested food in the presence of puppies was described in postpartum bitches. It can be caused by acid buildup, reflux, or any other systemic condition that causes nausea on an empty stomach. Answer: Whelping and nursing takes a great toll on the dog's body. Responsible breeders know this all too well. Wear a mask and gloves and practice social distancing if you need to go. Could this be meitris? Question: It's been 3 days since my dog gave birth and she's bleeding right now and her legs are shaking and also she's breathing heavily. He also open her Stomach and didnt sow anything. Should I be worried. This is why prenatal care is important. Dystocia, or difficulty giving birth in dogs, can be caused by several factors. He gave her a shot of the icy stuff to make sure nothing we as left inside. She did eat 3 handfuls of puppy chow last night, then even late at night I gave her about 8 little tiny treats when I took her out to use bathroom. Dogs who give birth the first time, may rest some hours before giving birth to the rest. Answer: This is certainly a possibility and the main reason why x-rays are often recommended prior to whelping so to know how many pups mother dog is expecting and why post-whelp visits come handy to ensure mother dog is fine and the pups are free of congenital defects and can be sexed. My dog gave birth march 1 and she has been acting sluggish can i give her amoxicillin maybe she has an infection. Mother dog now has powerful hormones that evoke protective behaviors. My dog has been throwing up for 2 weeks once or twice a day what should I do. Do I need to be worried. Right now she is hot and digging in her cage. Knowing When Your Dog Is Ready to Give Birth . However, perhaps time to change vet? Is this behavior normal? Have a blue meral and great pyrenesse mix and she 2 days ago she gave birth too still born pups she now pants often and has blood on her hind legs looks thin other than that she eats drinks and goes out side to potty she doesnt seem to be to far off from just being tired is does this seem normal. Generally,when there are infections you would notice a change in behavior and symptoms will appear. After delivering and many hours went by we had her go out to potty and she had a dead puppy come out. Antibiotics are needed to treat this condition. Question: Why does my dog who has just given birth, refuse to eat her food? Should I be alarmed by the panting and heavily breathing? Im afraid she will die. She delivered 11 healthy pups the 2 that were born dead after long hours of delivering her pups made 13 her stomach seems to have a large ball size hard spot in her stomach. Should I take her to the vet? She started with loss of appetite, she has been way busy paying more attention to the pups. my dog is about 10 years old and had her first litter on sunday, one of her puppies died yesterday and since then she hasnt had an appetite or wanted to drink, when i got her to drink and eat she throws it up and appears really bony and she almost falls when shes walks to go outside. She has a rash covering the underside of her body and isn't interested in eating. My chiweenie gave birth to three puppies around 10:30am. She went twice in the last hour and its terrible. If your dog isn't peeing after surgery, there may be different reasons for this. It's about a day or two after she gave birth and she keeps shaking and im worried. Right now this may be a whole lot of information, especially if you are a first timer but after you have . Best to see the vet to play it safe as eclampsia can be life threatening. she has been fine all day eating and drinking but this afternoon she started throwing up. While your vet wasn't concerned when you took her to the vet not too long ago, I would assume if you would tell the same vet she's not eating he would tell you to bring her in. Great question! However, she has not stopped painting. We are cooking her Chicken with broth and going to mix it in with the puppy chow to see what she does. we live over 2 hours fromnearest vet service so hope to find answers on here. Below are the signs, symptoms, and conditions that can create havoc in mothers and litters. Question: My Cocker Spaniel had seven puppies four days ago and she has started to throw up quite a bit. Hey, I wanted to know why my dogs stomach is kinda hard and big after she gave birth basically 2 months ago? 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Hardened Abdominal area. After your cat gives birth to her kittens, her uterus will begin to contract, which could be a reason for the panting. It is wet and will supply the liquids necessary to prevent your dog from dehydrating. If this green discharge is seen during birth, it's usually indicative of separation of the placenta and there should be a puppy born soon in the next hour. In addition, the symptoms typically become apparent in the first 40 days after giving birth, and rarely occurs during pregnancy. Sometimes, a messy BM after giving birth is due to mother dog eating the placentas, but report to your vet if she is lethargic and/or not interested in eating. Answer: I would not consider this normal. My lab had 3 puppies yesterday and had another one today which was dead is this common. she now has become extremely picky on her food. Answer: There are chances she may have a urinary tract infection. Dogs may appear restless, pant, tremble, vomit, and exhibit nesting behavior. I know of some breeders when they have some well-trained certified or championship dogs that want to breed with them as much as possible. This is an infection of the mammary glands in which one or more of the glands appears hot, red, and inflamed. Panting may be caused by a fever due to an infection, or it may be the first sign of eclampsia. She keep walking around the house like desperate. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on April 07, 2020: Hi Kaylee, the onset of any unusual behaviors in dogs after giving birth warrant a vet visit to play it safe. My chihuahua gave birth a month ago and she has started to spot again. This was after I started to panic and woke my sister up out Id do concern. Only one survived. It's her first litter and all of her puppies died. Shaking/Shivering Although dogs might not be in as much pain as humans during birth, it's still a painful process. Is ot vet time? But still, read the signs of trouble below as a precaution! Please note that although we are in lock down, bringing a dog to a vet in most places is considered a necessity, especially for emergency cases. One way is to avoid crowding the area by inviting people over to see the puppies. Answer: Most likely mother dog feels for some reason that the whelping box area is not safe or is too congested with objects, people, too many noises, etc. After giving birth, a dog's immune system may also be lowered which makes them more prone to opportunistic bacteria. Shes keep moving away from them, has very little interest in them? My weiner dog had four pups four days ago and having discharge that's a skinny texture. Day 7: Embryos will move to the uterine horns. She gave birth Oct 26th. All puppies died except 1 pup .My dog is digging a lot also she is having a lot of hairfall (She barely has hair on her body).And she is throwing up after half an hour of having breakfast . hi my dog had 2 pups 2 weeks ago and mum has stopped eating and vomiting these past 2 days, she has tried some chicken but is still vomiting no diarrhoea seems quite miserable still feeding pups and they are doing well. My chihuahua just gave birth about 3 days ago and she's having problems going to the bathroom she's constipated what can I give her to help her go to the bathroom. This can be due to her being very busy, but it's somewhat odd that she ate and now won't eat. For those struggling with finances, there is Care Credit which upon approval can lend money to dog owners with no interest for I think up to six months. The bloody discharge may persist for up to 16 weeks and may resolve on its own, but in severe cases, it may cause a dog to become anemic. With so many puppies and her being a first mom I think it's way to much for her and she might die from not eating. What should I do? If you're unsure how, ask your vet to show you. My pom gave birth to 6 pups and 1still born its going on day 3 and she is acting aggitated. She still has been nursing fine and taking care of her pups, drinking water, going to the bathroom. She did eat but I believe the placenta she ate made her throw up. Our Border Collie gave birth to 9 pups almost a week ago and she is not eating or coming out of where her puppies are she is not hardly eating anything she did get out and drank some water her back is bowed up she is very skinny. Question: Is it normal for a dog to have blood in her stool twenty-four to forty-eight hours after giving birth to her puppies? Is it normal? A vet visit may be in order to see what is going on with your dam. Much more commonly, a missing placenta is due to mother dog eating it up before dog owners notice it or the placenta being retained (not expulsed as it should be) In any doubt, your best bet is to see your vet. Question: Its been three weeks since my dog gave birth within the first three she ate normally, but today she refuses to eat, keeps on vomiting and small stains of blood can be seen in her poop, and we are under quarantine so we cant take her to the vet. Sometimes they take a break and more are soon on the way. Please i am scared. So she has two puppies. Answer: The symptoms you are describing sound concerning and warrant a vet visit. Bringing a stool sample along would also be helpful. You vet give your dog a shot to clean her out if there is a retained placenta. Eating a lot and drinking a lot. Eclampsia takes place when there is low blood calcium. This is even more important if we do notice problems after mother dog whelps. Not seeing the vet as were in lockdown with the coronavirus. Answer: These can be signs of potential eclampsia. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Today is Monday and my pit had pups on Friday. Exhausted, with lots of pups to tend to, eating may be the last thing on mom's mind. Complications may occur hours or days after the pups' birth, and sometimes they happen rather quickly, leaving little time to intervene. You can feed with a puppy bottle using puppy milk replacer. There's a yellow-green discharge in her eyes and her skin sags as she lost so much weight. The shrinking of the uterus causes cramps, and she may be panting for this reason. Maybe he/she was neutered or spayed and sent home with stitches or staples. Her labor to me seemed hard and long lasting, about 4-5 hours. Things to watch for after dogs give birth are eclampsia (low blood calcium levels), metritis and mastitis. Answer: While mother dogs are known for developing a mild fever generally 24-36 hours after whelping, a fever developing a week later may be suggestive of something that warrants investigation by a vet. Giving birth can be very tiresome, and the mom may be exhausted. I've been trying my hardest to get my puppies to drink milk and the "sloppy" stuff but they refuse. Our Chihuahua gave birth yesterday morning, by the afternoon was eating. Enhancement of Mammary Glands. This morning she jumped on my bed and started panting heavily. I'm worried. Due to the chances for dystocia in canines, it's important that breeders remain in contact with their vet to address the issue promptly. But she isn't eating and is still bleeding, what should I do? (Read Signs of Retained Placenta in Mother Dogs for additional information.). Your dog may need a course of meds to get better. However, if the condition persists, consult a vet as soon as possible. Great question! She doesnt have any interest in her puppy. When she sleeps beside me at night she is breathing hevely and panting hevely also. What should I do!? My dog gave birth to 11 pups 2 days ago she now has alot of red discharge and a hard lump in 1 of her nipples any advice would be great. Some mother dogs are so overwhelmed they seem to forget to drink or go out to potty as needed. Normal temperature is 99-102.5. 8 hrs later I took her to the toilet & she had another pup but it was dead & green, She is eating drinking & looking after the pups very well, 24hrs later her face steams really warm & there's no more green stuff just very little Brown discharge. Thsnk you. Should the discharge increase rather than decreaseor if it has a foul odorit is best to have the dog seen. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on May 14, 2015: My advice is to see another vet. Ask the breeder if the mom was good with the pups and reared them normally without any particular problems. Hi My dog is a blue tick healer / mcnab 3 years old. Of course, feeling ill may also be a cause. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on February 24, 2017: Care credit is an option. Your new mother dog can be allowed to splurge and eat as much as she wants. She is eating very little, but still eating. I know vets are pricey so anything to help me help her would be great. Also smells awful and is somewhat diarrhea looking is this normal? There are many things that can cause vomiting in a dog shortly after whelping. A vet visit may be insightful. Hope you answer. Throwing up. still drinking. Question: My dog gave birth recently, is it normal for her to have diarrhea 4 days after she gave birth? Also, consider that if she was allowed to eat the puppy's afterbirth (placentas), she might not be hungry. While this condition most commonly occurs around one to three weeks after giving birth, it's not unheard of occurring even during pregnancy, according to Pet Education. Should i be worried about that also? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on August 19, 2019: Wayne, She may still have pups or she is done and may be expelling the last material. She May Want You Around Less. Tonight I noticed a dark kind of thick (not pasty) but kind of runny discharge from her vagina, she managed to clean herself before I could get something to wipe it off with. My dog had puppies a week ago today. Answer: Normally, each puppy has their own placenta, but there is an exception in the case of twins which are relatively rare and happens when there is splitting of the fertilized egg in the uterus. If you saw the vet already he/she should be willing to answer any follow up questions you have. You don't need to hover. Apply for Care Credit, ask for some family or friends for a loan, do a garage sale, find a vet that takes payment plans. Keep food and water near the mother so she will eat and drink without worrying about leaving her pups out of sight. 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