Some breeders wipe the stuffed animal with some birthing fluid to make it more easily accepted by the "mother.". Heating blankets, pads, and a warm bottle of water may contribute as well. What makes a dog's gums pale, red or spotty? the last time she ate was around 9 last night she has refused to eat at all today but she does not seem like she is in any pain or stress since she goes to the bathroom and everything else is normal she just wont eat is this normal? The stress of pregnancy may also cause changes in the bacteria population in the gut which also can cause diarrhea. My dog had puppies too weeks ago she was all good at first but this past 3 days she wont eat I even made bacon , she wont eat and when she drinks water she will vomit it right after , this is her first time having puppies and she had a litter of 6 puppies she does go outside this past week she also been having Diarrhea, is there anything I can do I , my doberman female dog gave birth 1 and a half months ago and she is not eating well plus growing lean. Please take your dog to your vet. The abnormal signs of infection or distress you'll need to look out for. 1. Sometimes a little less, sometimes she'll eat more. She sits down spot of blood dark . I don't know what's wrong with her. All is well now, but every time she eats, she throws up 30 minutes later. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on April 23, 2015: Unfortunately, the only way to know for sure is having her see the vet. There is a green or black vaginal discharge prior to any pups being born. 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. 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. 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. Question: My chihuahua gave birth a week ago to a litter of three. Just curious as to why. Here are twelve of the telltale signs that labor is about to begin. She May Want You Around Less. Right now she is hot and digging in her cage. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on May 23, 2015: The best way to know is having the vet check her out. she has been eating somewhat and drinking little not near as much as prior to having puppies. Sometimes a dose of Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate can solve a mild case of stomach or intestinal upset. My Chihuahua began showing signs of eclampsia this morning. I'm so worried that she might die. I need help, my dog gave birth with 2 puppies 24 hours had passed but during that 24 hours there are times that my dog is still trying to push and some movements the same way she did before she gave birth. If your dog is too worried to go outside to potty, you can help her in different ways. More than two hours pass between puppies. Throwing up. If that's the case the pooping should subside, but certainly, see the vet make sure there's nothing else going on. When this happens, they will metabolize fat and muscle to get the calories leading to them becoming skin and bones. Question: I am planning on adopting a puppy (mutt) whose mother was ten-years-old. Answer: This is tricky. Why do dogs pant after giving birth? Stage two should result in a puppy being born after 10-30 minutes of hard labor. Here are three of the more common post-partum complications in dogs. She will not eat hard or canned dog food. When she sleeps beside me at night she is breathing hevely and panting hevely also. 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. These are different names to describe the same condition, one caused by a depletion of calcium manifested during the first three weeks of nursing. It's just that my bitch is vomiting her food and is two days after birth. My dog just gave birth and she cannot P or poop and is throwing up constantly is this normal? How can you help your dog give birth? While eclampsia is most common after giving birth, it can also occur before birth and while giving birth. Day 7: Embryos will move to the uterine horns. After giving birth, expect the mother dog to have a brown/black/dark green discharge known as ''lochia'' for a few days. Please consult with your vet. I am very worried she has lost so much weight. its not consistent its every 15 mins to 30 mins. Answer: You may be looking at a prolapse. How often should a mother dog be feed a day? What it can be? Something a good breeder should do. Her symptoms have stopped. What might be causing these issues ? We toke here to the vat and he spaying her. When she is alone she is crying, pacing and shaky I had to sleep on the floor next to her for her to stay calm. 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. Your dog just had surgery. Please and thank you, My dog gave birth 2 days ago she is a cross breed of shit tcu and beagle ,with 9 pups , how should I know if there is An unborn puppy in her tummy? Preparing for your dog's pregnancy can be scary but you will finally understood what are the signs that your dog is giving birth through: Heavy breathing or panting, Restlessness, Loss of appetite, Contractions, Discharges, And more. She is a great mom and the puppies are strong and healthy. A new mother dog may retain one or more placentas, large amounts of blood and fluid, or even puppies in her uterus. Other symptoms may include: Depression Fever Lethargy Loss of Appetite Neglect of Offspring Causes of Retained Afterbirth in Dogs Cases of retained afterbirth are uncommon in dogs. My dog just gave birth to puppies about a day and a half ago she's really skinny refusing to eat or drink wont feed the puppies just hides what should I do, my dog has lost it appetite after birth to 5 pups we treated her with the dose that we got but there is no improvment what should i do. My dog Laika gave birth to a litter of 7 puppies 48 days ago . There are several possibilities, but it's always best to consult with your veterinarian if something doesn't look right. If you know for instance there are 6 puppies, if only one is born, you know your dog should be taken to the vet as there's a problem. Question: Why do female dogs vomit during labor? 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? Question: My Cocker Spaniel had seven puppies four days ago and she has started to throw up quite a bit. Should the discharge increase rather than decreaseor if it has a foul odorit is best to have the dog seen. The Vet did not seem concerned about it and even to the point where they kind of brushed off my concerns. Dogs suffering from eclampsia usually show lack of coordination and convulsions, in addition to excessive panting or very fast breathing. One of the first signs of impending labour in dogs is a drop in mum's body temperature from 38.5C to 37C - labour usually begins around 12-24 hours after that. I've been trying my hardest to get my puppies to drink milk and the "sloppy" stuff but they refuse. A vet visit may be insightful. Answer: You may have a "runt of the litter." It begins at first month after the birth of puppies and may last up to five months. When she does its loose and dark it looks like it has dark blood in it as well. My Pitbull had puppies 8days ago and she has a brown discharge and a little diarrhea. Is this normal? The vet has recommended vitacal gold junior- 5 ml day/ night after meal and restricted breast feeding. Question: My dog gave birth six days ago. Depending on the number of puppies, she . I plan on calling the vet again but I couldn't wait until morning. Stage I labor has gone on for 24 hours without producing a pup. She keeps hiding her food. Now today she looks like shes having trouple pooping. What happens during this wellness exam? Im afraid she will die. My cocker spaniel gave birth two and half days ago. Born. Please help. It is late at night for a vet and The inky emergency vet is in another town. Should I be alarmed by the panting and heavily breathing? Answer: This can be a result of digestive upset from eating the placentas, presence of parasites or dietary indiscretion. She eats a lot and drinks a lot. Question: My dog had two puppies but delivered only one huge placenta is that normal? All pups are extremely healthy, I'm just worried about her. Answer: I cannot think of any potential problems in a puppy from having a mom of that age, other than possible health problems related to genetics (congenital conditions). It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. She ate two meals since but refuses to eat today and she is restless. My Shih tzu is giving birth about 4 days ago. Feeding and train g care of pups. She id eating and drinking good. if she is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. may I know the reason why? Veterinary visit after puppy birth. If you want to check your dog's temperature, use a rectal thermometer. The puppies may suffer from ingesting toxins passed in the milk, so they should therefore be hand-fed. My dog gave birth 4 weeks 3 days ago. If it doesn't make her anxious to have your presence, watch your dog while she is laboring. The behavior you might see can range from showing her teeth and growling to outright biting. If she is eating, drinking and caring for her puppies, most likely she is fine. She also has bloody discharge and is panting heavy. Is this behavior normal? Learn some of the most common conditions requiring immediate veterinary attention. You can try to move the whelping box to a quieter more private spot. 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. This is usually ok only if the situation doesn't prolong more than 24 hours. Yellow vomit is very common when a dog has an empty stomach, and the yellow color that you see is due to bile secretions. Below are some developments you may observe while watching the mom and pups that may or may not be signs of a complication. But sometimes, even if the mother is nursing and the puppies look healthy, not all the troubles are over. Is it something to worry about? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on June 23, 2020: Hi Angelica, it can happen that mother dog may stop eating for a day or so immediately after whelping. My dog gave birth but after 3 weeks she cant walk again , what can i do to help her ? 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. Before she gave birth she wouldnt have an accident inside the house and now its just too much? She started with loss of appetite, she has been way busy paying more attention to the pups. It begins at first month after the birth of puppies and may last up to five months. She did eat but I believe the placenta she ate made her throw up. To know when this happens, take your dog's temperature twice a day with a rectal thermometer throughout the final week of pregnancy. Even with an infection, the choice and correct dosage of antibiotics can be tricky. Only a vet can diagnose and treat problems seen after a mother dog whelps. She may be listless, might not stop panting, or may start vomiting. If not expelled immediately, the mother dog is at risk for serious life-threatening infections. So she has two puppies. Question: Why does my dog want to eat a lot of food a week after having puppies? It might help to have her go outside and remove the puppy while out and replace it with a stuffed animal if she was particularly clingy to it. 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. Learn about what is normal or abnormal in your dog after she gives birth. To prevent this, veterinarians will palpate the mother dog's abdomen and may recommend an injection of oxytocin, which will cause uterine contractions to help her expel any retained materials and also help let down her milk. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on August 13, 2020: When we breed our dogs, it is very important that we follow up with our vets to make sure there are no problems. My dog had babys 5 days ago but she got fat again like if she preagant. There are several things that may go wrong after giving birth, but what is normal and what is abnormal? Days 1 through 4: Pregnancy starts when the dog ovulates, which is called the data of whelping. maybe she has a fever?). My Dog given birth of seven yesterday, after she had epistaxis or nosebleed, Is that normal? Many mother dogs ingest the puppy's placentas and this can cause their stools to be soft and trigger some accidents. My funds are very limited but ill spend everything i have to help her. 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. The vomiting may or may not be connected with the fact she gave birth five weeks ago. Every dog owner knows about vomiting, diarrhea and gas. Be sure to call the vet if: Your dog has been pregnant for over 63 days. I know they have discharge but I dont know about poop like that. Expect her to be uncomfortable during contractions, just like a woman would be. He previously told me also that theres a chance she could have already expelled the placenta and ate it without us knowing within a few seconds. I helped her pass it by feathering. Avoid human formulas. We have doubled her food but she still acts like she is starving. Question: The mother beagle started throwing up after meals about five weeks after giving birth. 1 answer Answered by David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS Veterinarian This can happen after delivery. But your new mom and pups are not completely out of the woods yet. Apply for Care Credit, ask for some family or friends for a loan, do a garage sale, find a vet that takes payment plans. If a puppy is not born soon, this can be a sign of fetal stress and the dog should potentially see a vet for a c-section. 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. Pups may need to be hand-fed if there is an abscess or gangrene. She was doing great up until this week. This was after I started to panic and woke my sister up out Id do concern. This is why it's important to have x-rays done before whelping, that way you know exactly how many puppies to expect. Hi my 3 yr old Boston terrier had 8 puppies 3 weeks ago and this is her first litter. My great Dane had puppies on july 2 she had 5 one passed away it was small and not eating. Question: Our dog has a large hernia-like plug from her vagina. I'm scared to go to sleep. If they don't, it's called "uterine subinvolution." Any vomiting or diarrhea that persists for more . It's certainly good that she is eating and drinking and taking care of the puppies. Evaluate what she has at the moment and determine whether it's hot or too cold or not comfy enough or in an area that is too crowded/noisy for her comfort. If you notice this breathing at other times, it may be worth having her checked out by a vet in case something is affecting her nasal passages. Answer: I find this to be odd behavior. If she acts restless and is panting, most likely, there are more pups on the way. After 1 day she Stop eating and throw up. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on January 29, 2015: This is not abnormal. or from eating the pup's placentas. Please see your vet if the diarrhea worsens and persists. Is this normal? Thank you. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on February 28, 2015: Yes, seriously, and no, it's not for determining sex (even though most vets do it anyway), it's mainly to check for any retained placentas/fetuses and for a post-whelping wellness check. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on February 05, 2015: Sorry, I work and not always able to go online and respond. what could be the problem? Any idea what could be causing this? Give your vet a call and ask whether they are open regularly. By week 4, the puppies can be felt by palpation. I've never ever seen a dog not eat table food before. I think you should give a call to your vet to help her and her puppies who depend on her. While many communities are in quarantine, taking a dog to the vet is considered a necessity in most places, especially when a dog is showing concerning signs and is not going just for a routine check-up or vaccines. Her teats might be extra swollen and hot, indicating a breast tissue infection. It may just be anxiety or exhaustion related to giving birth. Thank you. After a week of giving birth, she was so active and eats a lot. Hey, I wanted to know why my dogs stomach is kinda hard and big after she gave birth basically 2 months ago? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on June 15, 2020: Please note, all complications after a dog giving birth needs to be assessed by a veterinarian. She is bleeding as well. Have you taken her temperature? Is this normal? Is it possible for her to gave birth again because I think theres still puppy inside her. The puppies are suckling strongly, and mom eats, drinks, and takes care of the puppies as she should. You vet give your dog a shot to clean her out if there is a retained placenta. I always recommend new moms to see a vet within 24 hours post whelping to ensure there are no retained placentas/ dead pups. Is this normal? Stopped bleeding, but noticed today after her passing urine, she had what looked like some dead blood discharge. Rebecca Lynn Valley on December 08, 2019: I have a pitbull and black lab that just had babies on Nov 29 and they are doing great she was due on the 21 of this month and now the mother drinking a lot and peeing a lot and she has diarrhea is this normal, My pitbull black lab had puppies November 29th. Some dogs will seem more tired, some may vomit, and some may eat less. She's Tired and Needs to Rest After giving birth, your dog will be exhausted. This happened after giving birth to the puppies. Sudden Drop in Body Temperature (Rectal Temperature Drop) A pregnant Jack Russell experiencing a drop in body temperature. Its been 3 days and she still throw up and he Doesnt know why. Dida Frances Dumalan on December 09, 2019: My dog is bleeding and can't eat after giving birth. However, see your vet should your dog develop discharge with abnormal odor, in large quantity and/or your dog has loss of appetite, fever, and lethargy. If the mother dog is not hungry within 24 hours of delivering the last pup, this may be a problem. What should i do to help her. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. For up to three weeks after giving birth, it is normal for the mother dog to have a vaginal discharge known as lochia. Vets will also check for cleft palates and other birth defects. Some mother dogs are so overwhelmed they seem to forget to drink or go out to potty as needed. He does walk on her own, just looks a little weak. Best to see the vet to play it safe as eclampsia can be life threatening. Only one survived. According to veterinarian Bari Spielman, this dark green/black discharge is a normal finding shortly after whelping. Answer: Whelping and nursing takes a great toll on the dog's body. She should be catering to her pups nursing them and licking them and keeping them warm. As exciting as it is to see a litter of newborn pups, keep the whelping area quiet for the first few days. My Shorkie gave birth to 5 pups almost two weeks ago. This is even more important if we do notice problems after mother dog whelps. Symptoms and Types Poor maternal behavior Restlessness, nervousness Disorientation Panting, whining Vomiting Diarrhea Clumsy walking, stiff gait Facial itchiness .Garages sales, online fundraisers What do you do if you don't have money to take you dog to the vet? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on March 20, 2016: I would suggest consulting with a vet for this. Dogs may appear restless, pant, tremble, vomit, and exhibit nesting behavior. We have been doing this since 3am, so about 7hours now. 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. If you are dealing with a complicated birth unfortunately not much you can do at home on your own. HiCustomer Dogs will have diarrhea for a while after birth. Canned food can be given to dogs after giving birth. (She really is a good mom) She started eating a combo of wet and dry food with minimal water. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Answer: I would not consider this normal. There are several possibilities, but it's always best to consult with your veterinarian if something doesn't look right. What can i do? 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