And she refuse to eat and have a vaginal discharge with a foul smell. However, perhaps time to change vet? If the puppy has a hard time latching onto the bottle, you can try to rub some honey on its gums in hopes of spiking her glucose, and increasing her energy so that a few minutes later she'll hopefully have a stronger suckling reflex. My Pitbull gave birth last weekend. A vet visit may be insightful. she is going diarrhea and blood is in every stool. See your vet if she has a fever or if she has a discharge that is smelly and pus-like, or if her mammary glands seem red and hot. Eating a lot and drinking a lot. However momma isnt doing good. My chihuahua gave birth to 7pups 2days ago. My chocolate lab gave birth 3 days ago, she deliver a dead puppy 40 hours after she gave birth to her first puppies. Not seeing the vet as were in lockdown with the coronavirus. Is ot vet time? How often should a mother dog be feed a day? Answer: It sounds like mastitis, an infection of breast tissue. Antibiotics are needed to treat this condition. Mother dog now has powerful hormones that evoke protective behaviors. This may be a sign of an infection (see "metritis" below). After your cat gives birth to her kittens, her uterus will begin to contract, which could be a reason for the panting. What is my dog's sickness, and how can we help her? Born. Answer: I assume you are seeing green discharge from your dog after giving birth? Should I take my dog in for another checkup? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on April 20, 2015: Good to hear mom and pups seem to doing well health-wise. The veterinarian will likely provide advice on when to deworm and vaccinate the puppies. Question: My dog gave birth six days ago. It's certainly good that she is eating and drinking and taking care of the puppies. This is normal in many dogs. If a dog gives birth uneventfully, most dog owners think the worst is over. Please someone help me what is wrong??? what could be the problem? Dida Frances Dumalan on December 09, 2019: My dog is bleeding and can't eat after giving birth. but does drink some . I'm now bottle feeding the pups. Answer: Diarrhea after a dog gives birth is not unusual. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on March 24, 2015: If she's not acting normal, please see your vet! If placentas are not expelled in a timely manner, they may cause infection of the uterus (metritis). My dogg gave birth 7 weekes ago she can not walk seems to be numb from middle of back on will she ever walk again or use her rear legs? Issues to Watch Out for After Your Dog Gives Birth Postpartum Care Dog Pregnancy Signs In the first few weeks, you may not notice any changes in your dog's behavior. Has she been de-wormed? Hi my lab is 8yrs old she had a litter of 10 after the 10 she had lots of green stuff everywhere. What's going on with my dog? An x-ray can provide information and the best course of action. Here are twelve of the telltale signs that labor is about to begin. 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. Shaking/Shivering Although dogs might not be in as much pain as humans during birth, it's still a painful process. Thsnk you. We toke here to the vat and he spaying her. If they are not given enough time to rest, this can lead to further fatigue and a decrease in appetite. Answer: I find this to be odd behavior. Very attentive to her pups, and is eating and drinking. If your dog isn't peeing after surgery, there may be different reasons for this. what can i do? So my dog gave birth almost a week ago and now she started hiding under the bed and going into the closet. It's always a good idea to give the vet a call for specific recommendations. And advice? My puppy had a dead baby this is first litter ever . 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. good day. My Husky gave birth on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning she had 5 pups. Learn about what is normal or abnormal in your dog after she gives birth. I don't have the money to take her to the vet what do I do? Are there other options. The raised temperature may or may not be a problem depending on how raised it is. My dog have 8 pups on the feb 23 at around 1045 am she had another one on 24 in the am but she still pushing is that normal she drinking water and all ready poo, my name is nancy pratt i have a female black lab that gave birth about 4 weeks ago the puppies are perfectly normal but the mother has lost alot of weight and she is always hungry what can i do. Anything to worry about? The discharge is dark greenish, brownish, or blackish in color and should not have a foul odor. She wont leave her pups, but I have taken her out to use bathroom. The symptoms to look for are fever, dehydration, lethargy, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, fast heart rate, panting, and a purulent, fetid reddish to chocolate brown vaginal discharge. 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. All was well, but today she's been peeing in the house. Should I take her to the vet? Question: My Chihuahua just had puppies about two weeks ago, and now her breasts are hot, hard, and enlarged. She ate bits of meat and a liquid blend of puppy food, eggshells and cheese with water yesterday, but is refusing everything today. 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 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. She is an outside dog and im 97% sure this is her first litter. Question: Why does a mother dog vomit for young to eat? We showed her to vet and got her a saline and calcium. These can be indicative of a retained placenta. Please see your vet if the diarrhea worsens and persists. According to veterinarian Dr. Kara this can be due to hormones that induce parturition which trigger hyper motility. Now she acts restless, aggressive, shivers and keeps hiding. Hi my 3 yr old Boston terrier had 8 puppies 3 weeks ago and this is her first litter. Her discharge yesterday was just a dark forest green sort of color. 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. Canned food can be given to dogs after giving birth. Had her checked by vet 24 hours after birth. Why do dogs pant after giving birth? Your dog has intense contractions/straining for more than 20 minutes without a puppy being delivered. She keep walking around the house like desperate. Thanks in advance. Thank you. Sometimes a dog can die after giving birth. It can be caused by acid buildup, reflux, or any other systemic condition that causes nausea on an empty stomach. Question: Why does my dog want to eat a lot of food a week after having puppies? She is not showing interest in food. Answer: Whelping and nursing takes a great toll on the dog's body. Eclampsia, also known as milk fever, is a condition that can occur up to 2-4 weeks after a dog giving birth. 2) Some dogs may have nausea as they recover from the anesthesia and eating too soon may trigger vomiting. 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? Answer: She sounds emaciated, it's not normal for a dog who recently gave birth to waste away like this. She may get better once the hormones levels are no longer at peak levels, but still, don't let the other dog interfere with her motherly duties, especially the first weeks where she needs to keep them warm and do her work full time. We are slowly transitioning them to puppy food. Question: My chihuahua gave birth a week ago to a litter of three. Question: My dog is pooping a lot, but not when we take her on walks, only in the house. Some dogs will seem more tired, some may vomit, and some may eat less. Sad. 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. Sam Shepards from Europe on May 31, 2019: These things always make me a little uneasy. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on May 17, 2015: This may be helpful for you, https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Why-is-my-Dog-Panting- My dog gave birth two days ago and she has been panting since. My doggy gave birth to 2 puppies Yesterday evening but today she is still crying unease and chasing her tail would u guys know WHY??? A pregnant dog typically shows signs of nesting within about 48 hours of the onset of labor. 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. I've kept her nipps clean and applied bag balm (we use it on cows) a few times when she was teeth and claw scraped My chuahua gave birth is now having black poos about several times ion a day. Does she have a whelping box? They weighted her at 3.2 kg temp was 38.5 C they have done a blood test and found nothing wrong with anything. Since owners know their dogs best, if something appears out of the norm and causes concern, it's a good idea to go to the vet. She has had puppies before and nothing like this happened. This requires veterinary emergency since it is caused by a decrease in calcium levels and is . she has been fine all day eating and drinking but this afternoon she started throwing up. And it seems she is depressed or really tired and i am wandering if this is normal. my dog littered a week ago, but she has been vomiting since this morning. My cocker spaniel gave birth two and half days ago. Perhaps she has a bout of colitis or perhaps she doesn't want to leave the puppies alone and she's mildly stressed. She May Want You Around Less. And i do not want to lose her. Some breeders wipe the stuffed animal with some birthing fluid to make it more easily accepted by the "mother.". Should I be concerned? Mostly people who breed for part or their whole income and really want to push it to the maximum. 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? Veterinary visit after puppy birth. My dog is discharging black after five days of giving birth but the discharge is just a very small stain and it's not a lot. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on April 23, 2015: Unfortunately, the only way to know for sure is having her see the vet. 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. Its been 3 days and she still throw up and he Doesnt know why. However, before you begin reading, be sure to watch this video of a dog giving birth: 1. My weiner dog had four pups four days ago and having discharge that's a skinny texture. Stopped bleeding, but noticed today after her passing urine, she had what looked like some dead blood discharge. My Pitt has given birth to only one puppy and bleeding but she has yet to have the other pupps and its been 3 hrs help please. Question: It's been a week since my dog gave birth to her pups, and she is going to the bathroom a lot. What do you think happened to her? HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. You may be wondering how to care for the stitches or how long they take to heal. Should I be worried. I have mixed can dog food with her dry dog food she doesn't act very interested. One way is to avoid crowding the area by inviting people over to see the puppies. My boxer pit mix gave birth three days ago and I am wondering why she is showing her teeth and acting like she is going to bite my other female dog that has been around longer then what my boxer/pit, will she get over it and be like she used to or will she continue to be mean from now on ??? Is this common? I wouldn't give any medicine without knowing exactly what is going on. There are several possibilities, but it's always best to consult with your veterinarian if something doesn't look right. If your veterinarian is closed, you can take your dog to the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. Dogs suffering from eclampsia usually show lack of coordination and convulsions, in addition to excessive panting or very fast breathing. My Shih tzu is giving birth about 4 days ago. Kindly request any suggestions. Hi My Dachshund gave birth 6 weeks ago. If you go buy a puppy, please also have a look at the mother, just to see if she's healthy and happy and ask how many times she's already bred. In general, vomiting is not very unusual for a dog (or human) giving birth. She should be catering to her pups nursing them and licking them and keeping them warm. Last night she had a fever, shaking and all. Of course, feeling ill may also be a cause. However, I would keep an eye on her and take her temperature to make sure. Answer: She should be checked out by a vet. This happened after giving birth to the puppies. My dog just gave birth and she cannot P or poop and is throwing up constantly is this normal? The last few days she has a raised temperature after feeding them and her stools have become really soft. By week 4, the puppies can be felt by palpation. If the mother dog is not hungry within 24 hours of delivering the last pup, this may be a problem. 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 is typically caused by poor diet and large litters. Hi My dog is a blue tick healer / mcnab 3 years old. If instruments were used to help the dog deliver, they might have caused an infection. My dog delivered her pups 2 days ago. Do you think this is the placenta causing her trouble if it's still in there? Gave Birth April 1st.8 pups. Aggressive behavior after giving birth is usually the result of a female's instinct to protect her pups. We really need your help any comment will do, we cannot bring her to vet since there's a quarantine in our community. Should I take her to the vet? Therefore, if the panting is just every now and then and not heavy, if the mother dog's rectal temperature does not suggest a fever, and if the mother and pups are feeding and acting normal, then panting can be considered normal. My dog gave birth march 1 and she has been acting sluggish can i give her amoxicillin maybe she has an infection. my dog had her first litter of puppies 2days ago. 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. She then had another dead puppy. The puppies may suffer from ingesting toxins passed in the milk, so they should therefore be hand-fed. You don't need to hover. Five pups are doing better now. it has been 48 hours since my chihuahua gave birth to 5 puppies. Answer: A mother dog vomiting (actually, it's regurgitating to be precise) for her young to eat is an instinctive behavior dating back to when dogs were in the wild. Our Chihuahua gave birth yesterday morning, by the afternoon was eating. Only a vet can diagnose and treat problems seen after a mother dog whelps. Please consult with your vet. The main stimuli eliciting vomiting is the presence of the puppies close to the mother in the nest-pen, and their et-epimeletic behavior consisting of following the bitch, jumping upon her, and licking her mouth. She eats a lot and drinks a lot. It can indicate the onset of labour or a problem with the pregnancy. Other important topics, such as diet and general care, can also be addressed. My chiweenie gave birth to three puppies around 10:30am. Is this because she gave birth? Hi, my dog just had a puppy today. You vet give your dog a shot to clean her out if there is a retained placenta. Make sure you keep that food bowl full of high-energy puppy food, growth food, or lactation food recommended by your vet. Every thing seem fine but she keeps having contractions it looks like it hurts. My dog gave birth today and is refusing to feed her litter. All pups are alive. There can be many things affecting her, but only diagnostic tests can really give you an idea of what may be going on. What should I give her to avoid any complications? This is why it's important to have x-rays done before whelping, that way you know exactly how many puppies to expect. Shes not acting abnormal . She had a liter of 4 pups 2 years ago and ended up developing eclampsia. A slight elevation may be normal due to being in an enclosed area with padding and being covered with a litter of warm bodies, but anything over 102.7 should be investigated by a vet. Thank you. You may need to intervene if this puppy is nursing, having difficulties with accessing the mother, or if it appears weaker than the others. Sometimes they take a break and more are soon on the way. My dog gave birth but after 3 weeks she cant walk again , what can i do to help her ? For up to three weeks after giving birth, it is normal for the mother dog to have a vaginal discharge known as lochia. Has your dog finished giving birth? My chiwauau gave birth to 6 puppies 3 days ago pee smells strong should i be worried? 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. 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