Drinks a lot of water. If you notice something that is abnormal, even if it is not listed here, do not hesitate to call your vet. Is this because she gave birth? The pups' suckling stimulates the mother dog's uterus to contract, which may cause panting as well, explains veterinarian Jon Rappaport. 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. She may be listless, might not stop panting, or may start vomiting. 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. Hi My dog is a blue tick healer / mcnab 3 years old. My dog went into labor the night before and all day yestureday, this is her first litter of puppies. Best wishes! HI, We jus got a new (angel) dog from a man who has passed away from Cancer now,the angel we received has brown spots on her privates,So what r these? The mother has been eating and drinking okay. Thank you. What do I do? But she isn't eating and is still bleeding, what should I do? Slasher film Terrifier 2 made people vomit and pass out . Is it normal to not have an appetite this many days postpartum? Your new mother dog can be allowed to splurge and eat as much as she wants. 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. You may also begin to observe some of the more tell-tale signs of pregnancy in your dog, such as changes in vaginal discharge or swelling in her breasts. Incessant Licking of the Genital Area. Please keep your other dog away so that mother dog doesn't feel stressed. Of course, feeling ill may also be a cause. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on June 15, 2020: Please note, all complications after a dog giving birth needs to be assessed by a veterinarian. So my dog gave birth almost a week ago and now she started hiding under the bed and going into the closet. The condition might be caused by puppies scratching the teats with their nails, or the nursing may cause pain in the mom. Shaking/Shivering Although dogs might not be in as much pain as humans during birth, it's still a painful process. 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. Today, she has not eaten any puppy chow, I have given her two meat treats and she ate it and then refused it again later. Seriously? There is a green or black vaginal discharge prior to any pups being born. Question: My dog is breathing funny when feeding her puppies. Very attentive to her pups, and is eating and drinking. So my dog had 5 puppys yesterday and she trys to go out to pee but nothing is coming out. The shrinking of the uterus causes cramps, and she may be panting for this reason. Shes been fine eating and drinking loads. She hasnt tried to feed them or anything. Question: My dog gave birth to 8 pups 6 days ago. Eclampsia, also known as milk fever, is a condition that can occur up to 2-4 weeks after a dog giving birth. She has had puppies before and nothing like this happened. Dystocia, or difficulty giving birth in dogs, can be caused by several factors. Her symptoms have stopped. I live alone and dont drive. 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. My shippoo give birth two days ago till now shes not eating anything. Is this normal? But sometimes, even if the mother is nursing and the puppies look healthy, not all the troubles are over. I turn r d the fan on and her ears arent warm. Its been 3 days and she still throw up and he Doesnt know why. Keep an eye on her, and hopefully, she will soon have more puppies on the way, however, if things seem to be stalling (like 1 hour and a half pass and no signs of puppies or she's actively straining to deliver a puppy for more than 20-25 minutes ), call your vet. My dog had puppies;14 of them and it has been a week since. This is usually ok only if the situation doesn't prolong more than 24 hours. She's never liked treats. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on October 03, 2015: Perhaps from dietary changes? I have mixed can dog food with her dry dog food she doesn't act very interested. The main stimuli eliciting vomiting is the presence of the puppies close to the mother HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Complications may occur hours or days after the pups' birth, and sometimes they happen rather quickly, leaving little time to intervene. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on March 20, 2016: I would suggest consulting with a vet for this. Not seeing the vet as were in lockdown with the coronavirus. There are several possibilities, but it's always best to consult with your veterinarian if something doesn't look right. Also, consider that if she was allowed to eat the puppy's afterbirth (placentas), she might not be hungry. You may notice that your dog is gaining weight and her mammary glands are becoming more prominent. Any thoughts? Is this normal? There are several things that may go wrong after giving birth, but what is normal and what is abnormal? It is not a good time to allow visitors. 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. if she is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. 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. Answer: She sounds emaciated, it's not normal for a dog who recently gave birth to waste away like this. All breeders should keep in touch with their vets after mother dogs have whelped. Hi My Dachshund gave birth 6 weeks ago. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on May 12, 2020: Jeanne, a nasty smelling discharge may be a sign of an infection. This is an inflammation of the uterus caused by a variety of reasons. She then had another dead puppy. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on February 19, 2015: If she's caring for her pups, eating, drinking and defecating normally, there are chances things may be OK. if she doesn't have an appetite, what is the likelihood that it's due to a retained placenta? After a week of giving birth, she was so active and eats a lot. If you saw the vet already he/she should be willing to answer any follow up questions you have. My Pitt bull have birth yesterday she seems very uncomfortable she is breathing heavily and panting heavily she is eating and using the bathroom. As puppies were being weaned, this was a way to introduce them to soft foods, as there was no way for the mother dog to bring a large animal carcass to the den. It's certainly good that she is eating and drinking and taking care of the puppies. she has throw up about 5 times i just took her temp and its at 39.3 is this normal or do i need to get her to a vet. I'm worried. She was 3 weeks and 1 day early she was due on dec. 21 and they are still going now she has got diarrhea drinking a lot and peeing a lot is that normal for her to be doing that, My dog has been acting fine eating bit has not use the restroom and i still feel a lump in her belly bit shes an old dog to and ahes feeding them aswell im just worried theres a puppy left in her how do u know there done, My brother in law dog give birth to 3 puppy Friday 11-29 she had trouble with the first pup and not the 2 pup but she had trouble with the third one that live but the other two was dead at birth and she not eating and when she drink water in 5 to 10 minutes she throw up and she not eating and she pooping bloody like stuff. Expect her to be uncomfortable during contractions, just like a woman would be. If there are retained placentas or fetuses, these may be causing sepsis. This behavior usually appears within hours of giving birth, as the new mother focuses on caring for her litter. But stools colors ( first it was black, next yellow, green and now brown) is normal? Should I be worried. This is even more important if we do notice problems after mother dog whelps. 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? Every thing seem fine but she keeps having contractions it looks like it hurts. 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. Perhaps she has a bout of colitis or perhaps she doesn't want to leave the puppies alone and she's mildly stressed. Steady strong contractions have continued for over half an hour without producing a pup. why is she doing this ? A pregnant dog typically shows signs of nesting within about 48 hours of the onset of labor. What should I give her to avoid any complications? The puppies will need to be fed a milk replacement product such as Ebsilac. My Billie had 6 pups only 4 survived when she is with the pups she seems exhausted n depressed but she attends them. Thankyou, My dog had 7 puppies she is a small dog buyshe has fever and her back tits and a little red what do I do I don't have money for the vet, My Dog gave birth 4 puppies two days ago but today she started throwing up is this normal .. or should i bring her to the vet its her first time having puppies, My dog gave birth 2days back but she is discharging blood, its not much. The uterus expands during pregnancy to prepare for the birth; postpartum healing begins after the birth. 2. When I worked for a vet, we had a strong client/veterinary relationship with breeders who brought their litters and mom for check-ups shortly after whelping (giving birth). According to veterinarian Dr. Kara this can be due to hormones that induce parturition which trigger hyper motility. What should I do? What do I do is she going to hurt her ? 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. Your dog just had surgery. Answer: Diarrhea after a dog gives birth is not unusual. This will allow the veterinarian to make sure all is well and address any concerns you might have. Your dog should be very hungry by this time and should be expected to eat a lot. One of the most useful things you can do is have your vet determine how many puppies your dog is expecting. My chiweenie gave birth to three puppies around 10:30am. My dog gave birth to 11 puppies on August 15, 2019 two weeks ago) and so far all the pups are still alive. what i am not finding is this amalmost exactly 48 hoursfrom last puppy born moms stool was in the tub thank god she doesnt go on floor anyways it was full of blood has been al day diaherrea. Puppies everytime die in 3 three days .problem in mother milk .medicien for milk pls give me name of medincen. she has not cleaned her self very well. Question: What would cause my Doberman, who gave birth 12 days, to keep moving her puppies out of her whelping box to other areas? My two year old Shih tzu gave birth 5 days ago. We showed her to vet and got her a saline and calcium. 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. What do you think happened to her? How come my dog is panting fast still after two days. Is this normal. Her discharge does have a slight odor, but perhaps it's just the stink of afterbirth on her fur around her vagina? Please consult with your vet. My lab gave birth before 30 days now rashes appeared on her it is normal or abnormal pls reply me. Is it normal my shitzu dog nextday of giving birth she has still red blood spotting in her bed. The puppies may suffer from ingesting toxins passed in the milk, so they should therefore be hand-fed. In order to diagnose or identify the cause of the problem, you will want to communicate your concerns with your vet. My puppy had a dead baby this is first litter ever . Some of the signs of eclampsia include restlessness, disorientation, excessive panting, whining, difficulty walking, muscle tremors or twitching, fever and rapid or heavy breathing. 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. Eclampsia takes place when there is low blood calcium. It is very important that she eats. It's been 1 month that my dog gave birth to 8puppies n sometimes c shivers n vomiting n get wounded in her breast because her baby scratched is tat the reason plz help me, Hello my Chihuahua had 1 puppy, odd I know. I think you should give a call to your vet to help her and her puppies who depend on her. My chihuahua gave birth to 7pups 2days ago. It's always a good idea to give the vet a call for specific recommendations. What happens during this wellness exam? 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. Our female Staffie gave birth to 3 pups 2 days ago..now i see it seems like she is still having contractions and a dark green dischargeIt also seems that there are pups left inside her as she still looks pregnant..What should i door is this normal.. Praise her for being around the pups. What's going on with my dog? If she is eating very little, it sounds like she's not taking in enough calories to support lactation (milk production). In the last week of pregnancy, your dog's rectal temperature . However, if the condition persists, consult a vet as soon as possible. She gave birth Oct 26th. Answer: This is tricky. offer her boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. I am going to give you a list of things to look for that would indicate a possible problem post delivery. Has your dog finished giving birth? What is my dog's sickness, and how can we help her? my shih Tzu had 4 pups 3days ago and hasn't been to the toilet since I don't know what to do .she wont leave the pups to go out. Shes also been puking having diarrhea and a light pink discharge with big chunks of mucus that just hang between her legs, I plan on calling the vet because she has a slight bulge in her belly thinking she might have a deceased pup still in there or something more serious going on. After 2 days, you can put her back gradually on her normal food. Question: Why does my dog want to eat a lot of food a week after having puppies? The pups are all seemingly healthy and nursing well. A postpartum examination within 24 hours of whelping is very important for the health of the litter and new mom. 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. But now, she suddenly vomits and doesn't have energy, and sometimes we still have to force her to feed her puppies. Today she seemed fine but then she started to whine and pase back and she tried to go in my daughters room and hide under her bed. Could be she doesn't feel safe leaving the pups alone and going in the yard? My dog just gave birth three days ago and now acts like she can't get enough to eat. Maybe he/she was neutered or spayed and sent home with stitches or staples. My dog gave birth 6 weeks ago to her pups. You should have your dog seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Continual straining for 20 minutes with a puppy or fluid-filled bubble stuck in the birth canal. A primary concern is some type of infection going on like metritis (an infection in her uterus) caused by a retained fetus or retained placenta. Pups are doing great and so is the mommy. If the mother dog is not hungry within 24 hours of delivering the last pup, this may be a problem. Answer: These can be signs of potential eclampsia. Hi. Are there any medical problems that I should anticipate? Wear a mask and gloves and practice social distancing if you need to go. She's Tired and Needs to Rest After giving birth, your dog will be exhausted. My dog had puppies a week ago today. She still has been nursing fine and taking care of her pups, drinking water, going to the bathroom. If placentas are not expelled in a timely manner, they may cause infection of the uterus (metritis). This can happen when the pups nurse and use their teeth or nails. she doesn't have a fever. What it can be? Best to play it safe and see the vet. Is it possible that there is another still in her? On the 4th she had one more puppy is this normal. 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. This morning she jumped on my bed and started panting heavily. The discharge is dark greenish, brownish, or blackish in color and should not have a foul odor. Now, she is still panting and became choosy with food. This way, you know exactly how many puppies and placentas should come out, and you will know right away if a puppy is stuck or a placenta has been retained. 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. What could be wrong? She hasnt eaten anything out of the normal. Is that normal, or should I be concerned? Now she is panting really bad. 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. Friend said hers did same . We noticed today that she is breathing harder then usual when she sleeping and is making a weird noise, My rootwieler had 13 pups last week she keeps yelping now and again for o reason and also a few of the puppies are starting to beome unwell. 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. My Pitbull gave birth last weekend. My dog gave birth but after 3 weeks she cant walk again , what can i do to help her ? You have to continue to observe the mom and pups and care for them after delivery. It may just be anxiety or exhaustion related to giving birth. She ate two meals since but refuses to eat today and she is restless. We have a rednose pit German Shepard she gave birth seven weeks ago this is,her second litter both litters she has pooped in the house constantly she is house broken and this seems to only occur after the pups are born and until they have been adopted out. We will look over some of the normal behaviors. Answer: If she just recently gave birth, she may be too busy attending to her puppies. After giving birth, a dog's immune system may also be lowered which makes them more prone to opportunistic bacteria. You can easily see and feel. I helped her pass it by feathering. She also whines some times and keeps scratching the couch. lorinagalitchippy@gmail.com on December 17, 2019: Is it normal after 8 days of dog giving birth she is still bleeding? I know they have discharge but I dont know about poop like that. Answer: The strain of pushing is likely what makes them vomit just as it happens in pregnant women giving birth. 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. As mentioned, many things can go wrong after giving birth, making mom very sick. Please i am scared. 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. Dystocia, or difficulty giving birth in dogs, can be caused by several factors. My pit had three puppies and after four he she seems to have more but is having a hard time she keeps wanting to go outside, My rottweiler gave birth 3 days ago to two pupsbut just this morning she started panting and nesting, she just gave birth to another pup should i be worried there should be more coming. Is this normal or is there something wrong? 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