The first thing on your list should be to have the new mother examined by a veterinarian. Hey there my healthy 5 year old chihuahua mutt gave birth to her second litter of 3 pups on the 26th Friday night. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on August 03, 2015: While it's not surprising for a mother dog not to eat the first day after giving birth due to being too occupied taking care of the pups, I find it concerning she is not eating 5 days after birth. my biggest question is the blood 2 days later is this ok normal expected. Please take your dog to your vet. You may be wondering how to care for the stitches or how long they take to heal. If your veterinarian is closed, you can take your dog to the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. But, now my dog is having a fever. I know that the coronavirus is scary and a lockdown seems to imply we should never leave the house, but you are allowed to leave the house to take your dog to the veterinarian even during a lock-down considering that veterinarians (especially emergency veterinarians) are an essential service. Hello my chipoo gave birth last night we went to vet all checked out but she has moved away from her 1 and only pup twice today, her two lower nipples are swollen and hard one went down after I milked it a little and also fed pup on that teat, but the other lower nipple is still swollen and hardish Now I noticed she moved away from pup for the second time are these bad signs for something? So my dog had 5 puppys yesterday and she trys to go out to pee but nothing is coming out. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on April 13, 2015: Did she see the vet or did you just stop by to pick up those foods/supplements? 13/06/2011 21:57. last night my dog gave birth to two healthy pups. Best wishes! On top of this, dogs who eat the puppy's placentas may get diarrhea too due to dietary changes. Answer: This is hard to say. Make sure to adhere to several measures once out such as social distancing and make sure to wash your hands and not touch your face. Many possibilities. Veterinary visit after puppy birth. Also, your new mom and puppies should see a vet within 24 or 48 hours after giving birth. What is my dog's sickness, and how can we help her? She may eschew the pups, even after a while of calming down. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on June 15, 2020: Please note, all complications after a dog giving birth needs to be assessed by a veterinarian. Should I be worried? For up to three weeks after giving birth, it is normal for the mother dog to have a vaginal discharge known as lochia. How come my dog is panting fast still after two days. My dog had puppies five days ago and She is throwing up white mucus what could be wrong, Hi my lab had 9 puppies 3 days ago. My german sheoherd gave birth over a week ago. My pom gave birth to 6 pups and 1still born its going on day 3 and she is acting aggitated. On the 4th she had one more puppy is this normal. She eats and drinks all the time but is really skinny and discharging bright red? Best to see the vet to play it safe as eclampsia can be life threatening. Question: Why does my dog want to eat a lot of food a week after having puppies? Pups may need to be hand-fed if there is an abscess or gangrene. aspirin, so dogs that are aspirin sensitive should be given Kaopectate. Some may say let nature run its course, but you definitely want to be there on the big day in case of complications and to help as needed. I think you should give a call to your vet to help her and her puppies who depend on her. Should I take her to the vet? The preparation stage of whelping usually lasts between 6-12 hours, but can be as long as 36 hours (especially for a first time mum, or a nervous dog). Answer: If this is a new behavior occurring after giving birth, it may be a good idea to visit the vet to make sure everything is OK. i thought it was because the puppies have teeth and she crys now when she gives them milk and she doesnt want to feed them anymore she just crys right next to them. Gave Birth April 1st.8 pups. After giving birth, expect the mother dog to have a brown/black/dark green discharge known as ''lochia'' for a few days. The decreased calcium levels may cause vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, shaking, a stiff gait, restlessness, increased water intake, fever and panting. What do I do? Mother dog now has powerful hormones that evoke protective behaviors. The epimeletic behavior consisting in vomiting the digested food in the presence of puppies was described in postpartum bitches. Any kind of advice would be great. Should I be worried? I always recommend new moms to see a vet within 24 hours post whelping to ensure there are no retained placentas/ dead pups. What do I do? Have you taken her temperature? A pregnant dog typically shows signs of nesting within about 48 hours of the onset of labor. It begins at first month after the birth of puppies and may last up to five months. Dog owners are often told to give hydrogen peroxide to their dogs when they ingest something potentially harmfulbut how much is too much? Stage I labor has gone on for 24 hours without producing a pup. Is ot vet time? What should I do!? None of those seems to be happening. Part of this is because the dog normally eats the placentas after birth, and her small stomach is not used to that much fresh meat. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on August 19, 2019: Wayne, She may still have pups or she is done and may be expelling the last material. Is it okay that we give her a lot of food and a milk twice a day? This is an inflammation of the uterus caused by a variety of reasons. As exciting as it is to see a litter of newborn pups, keep the whelping area quiet for the first few days. kristi elizabeth collins on March 07, 2017: my dog had puppies 7 days ago and now has a feaver what could be rong with her she is panting heavy and got a fever I took her to the vet they gave her a shot and antobotic is she going to be ok how log does it take for the moxicilin to work to brack her fever I gave her one dose of it and have to give her a nother one tonight I need help nowing what it takes the antobotic to work so I no if it is working. And advice? 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. Answer: It is not totally uncommon, but often there may be more than one. It sounds like she is snoring, but it also seems like she cant breathe. Now she acts restless, aggressive, shivers and keeps hiding. What do you think happened to her? What do we do? Sometimes they take a break and more are soon on the way. You can easily see and feel. Eclampsia is a serious condition and you should have her checked out by the vet. How can you help your dog give birth? It is very important that she eats. Praise her for being around the pups. Another possibility is milk fever which is known for causing shaking and fever and other signs in small breeds who are nursing. Does she have a whelping box? It's about a day or two after she gave birth and she keeps shaking and im worried. Sometimes a dog can die after giving birth. There can be many things affecting her, but only diagnostic tests can really give you an idea of what may be going on. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on February 05, 2015: Sorry, I work and not always able to go online and respond. Eclampsia is caused when there is more calcium being taken through the lactation process than the mother has in her body and is receiving through her diet. 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. The shrinking of the uterus causes cramps, and she may be panting for this reason. She was eating just fine hasnt wanted her food in a few hours but has ate some chicken. Day 22: Dog fetus begins to take shape. My chiwauau gave birth to 6 puppies 3 days ago pee smells strong should i be worried? My Chihuahua began showing signs of eclampsia this morning. There are so many differentials for vomiting in dogs. She started with loss of appetite, she has been way busy paying more attention to the pups. Dog gave birth 3 weeks ago and her stool has a green tent to it. They were born June 21st so they are about a week and a half old. She was able to poop and pee. Thanks in advance. If your dog seems fine, then it's important that she stays focused and quiet so that she can focus on delivering the rest of the litter. My chihuahua just gave birth 3 days ago and she seem to be wanting to go to the bathroom (pooping, like diarrhea) every 1 to 2hrs Should I be concerned?? Hi, My dog gave birth 1week.ago, but the I've noticed that she always Digging and Whimpering every night, Anxiety, was one of her unexplained behavior. A pregnant dog may show diarrhea and vomiting symptoms during birth also. In order to diagnose or identify the cause of the problem, you will want to communicate your concerns with your vet. My Pitbull had puppies 8days ago and she has a brown discharge and a little diarrhea. This is part of the process. If your dog develops any of the abnormal signs above, do not hesitate to have her seen by a vet. she has been eating somewhat and drinking little not near as much as prior to having puppies. Question: My dog had two puppies but delivered only one huge placenta is that normal? Symptoms and Types Poor maternal behavior Restlessness, nervousness Disorientation Panting, whining Vomiting Diarrhea Clumsy walking, stiff gait Facial itchiness Question: Our Rottweiler gave birth but all the puppies die. Terrifier 2 viewers were so disturbed by the film that people were reportedly throwing up, passing out and leaving movie theaters. But now, she suddenly vomits and doesn't have energy, and sometimes we still have to force her to feed her puppies. is there anything a can do to help her? my dog littered a week ago, but she has been vomiting since this morning. My Shih tzu is giving birth about 4 days ago. Is this normal? It is May 26th, she is thinning fur around her neck and seriously seems overwhelmed at times. should we still be giving her pre-natal vitamins? Im sacred if its normal or something is wrong. I don't know what's wrong with her. Sumanta Chakraborty on September 06, 2020: My dog,a labrador gave birth 5days ago to 4 litters . Even with an infection, the choice and correct dosage of antibiotics can be tricky. She is not showing interest in food. Question: Why does my dog who has just given birth, refuse to eat her food? If your dog isn't peeing after surgery, there may be different reasons for this. Metronidazole is a common treatment for both diarrhea and giardia, but it has been known to cause birth defects and can be harmful to new puppies, so it must be used with caution if at all. Do canines go through PP as women do and "shed" like when our hair falls out when PP?! Going to the vet to determine the puppies sex? My dog just gave birth and she cannot P or poop and is throwing up constantly is this normal? As long as she is eating and nursing the pups, that is good. I watched for her heat and i never saw one. If she breathes this way only while nursing, perhaps she has some discomfort. What's going on with my dog? Make sure she is in a quiet stress-free area and that you don't allow too much commotion. Question: I am planning on adopting a puppy (mutt) whose mother was ten-years-old. Make sure she's not too hot when they're around her. With the quarantine, there are some vets that come to homes (mobile vets) or others accept clients in their hospitals, but there are some rules to follow (social distance, wearing masks and gloves, using hand sanitizer etc.). You don't need to hover. My dog just had six pups and its been several hours but shes still straining like shes trying to push another one out and is panting heavy should i be worried, Our Boston terrier gave birth today by c section & appears to be rejecting her puppies. After giving birth, a dog's immune system may also be lowered which makes them more prone to opportunistic bacteria. Is it normal? 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