It can indicate the onset of labour or a problem with the pregnancy. 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. Seriously? Is this behavior normal? I know they have discharge but I dont know about poop like that. Our dog (unknown breed)gave birth to 5 pups. What Is Abnormal? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on August 19, 2019: Wayne, She may still have pups or she is done and may be expelling the last material. Having a strong Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship, or VCPR for short can turn very helpful in cases as such. Stage I normally lasts 6 to 12 hours - the dog will exhibit nesting behavior and her temperature will drop. If so, this can be a normal finding after delivery that can generally be seen for about two days after whelping. 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. It might be insightful taking her rectal temperature to make sure she's not running a fever. I've been trying my hardest to get my puppies to drink milk and the "sloppy" stuff but they refuse. my dog had her first litter of puppies 2days ago. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. 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?? She did eat but I believe the placenta she ate made her throw up. The last thing you want is for her to become dehydrated when giving birth. According to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, lochia should be green shortly after whelping and then turn rust-colored about 48 hours postpartum. 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. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on January 29, 2015: This is not abnormal. Since you mention though that this is 4 days after giving birth, there may be chances that this may suggestive of problems. The puppies may suffer from ingesting toxins passed in the milk, so they should therefore be hand-fed. Some breeders wipe the stuffed animal with some birthing fluid to make it more easily accepted by the "mother.". Learn what is normal or abnormal in your dog after giving birth. The pups' suckling stimulates the mother dog's uterus to contract, which may cause panting as well, explains veterinarian Jon Rappaport. My dog gave birth to a dead puppy almost 19 hours ago. Should I take her to the vet? There's a yellow-green discharge in her eyes and her skin sags as she lost so much weight. According to Beth J. Question: Is it normal for my pug to vomit up mucus 4 days after giving birth? Wahat should I do? Her Body Temperature Drops Below 100 Degrees. Eclampsia can be life-threatening if not treated promptly with calcium (given intravenously). 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. My puppy had a dead baby this is first litter ever . but does drink some . If your dog is peeing a lot, there are chances she is suffering from a urinary tract infection or some other complication (is she drinking a lot? It can be caused by acid buildup, reflux, or any other systemic condition that causes nausea on an empty stomach. All was well, but today she's been peeing in the house. However, she has not stopped painting. All pups are extremely healthy, I'm just worried about 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. 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. Should the discharge increase rather than decreaseor if it has a foul odorit is best to have the dog seen. Question: My chihuahua gave birth this morning, all went well, 3 pups fine and feeding. You can try to entice her to come outside to potty, but if this does not work, you may put potty pads indoors near the pups so she can relieve herself while keeping an eye on her litter. We showed her to vet and got her a saline and calcium. Fresh water should be available at all times. Was just wondering when she will be clear of any infections. 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??? 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. Hi, our border collie delivered her first litter of 12 puppies on April 19th (3.5 days ago). If instruments were used to help the dog deliver, they might have caused an infection. Question: It's been a week since my dog gave birth to her pups, and she is going to the bathroom a lot. How come my dog is panting fast still after two days. 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. Today is Monday and my pit had pups on Friday. Shes been fine eating and drinking loads. After that, we can see her depression and her loss of appetite. 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. My Chesapeake is about 5 yrs old. She has on and off been panting and seems a little restless. Should I take her to the vet? This will allow the veterinarian to make sure all is well and address any concerns you might have. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on September 14, 2019: Aracelicee,your dog is doing very poorly with all those symptoms. There are several things that may go wrong after a mother dog gives birth to a litter of pups. My dog has been throwing up for 2 weeks once or twice a day what should I do. Avoid human formulas. Shes keep moving away from them, has very little interest in them? My dog gave birth but after 3 weeks she cant walk again , what can i do to help her ? You can try to move the whelping box to a quieter more private spot. 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. If you saw the vet already he/she should be willing to answer any follow up questions you have. You can easily see and feel. Signs of Retained Placenta in Mother Dogs, Using Leftover, Human, or Online Antibiotics on Dogs. Her appetite will increase as the puppies grow, because she needs to produce more milk. My dog gave birth 2 days ago and it seems like she's having contractions what is wrong, My pit bull had 5 puppies one week and one day ago, she is and has been the most loving and best behaved dog until one day ago no one has been surrounding her and giving her stress we leave her be and let her take care of her pups, suddenly she has became the stereotypical pit bull having but someone when they came out of the bathroom and she was in the bedroom down the hall with her pups. Your dog may have a slightly elevated temperature in the first 24 to 48 hours following birth. Dogs do this by looking for secluded places such as closets or under beds and may rip things apart to make such area. Make sure she's not too hot when they're around her. My dog just gave birth to one puppy but the puppy has t started to drink from the mother is tat ok. is frequent urination still common couple weeks later after giving birth? She May Desire You Around More. Dystocia, or difficulty giving birth in dogs, can be caused by several factors. Perhaps she has a bout of colitis or perhaps she doesn't want to leave the puppies alone and she's mildly stressed. 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. She still in the clinic. 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. They weighted her at 3.2 kg temp was 38.5 C they have done a blood test and found nothing wrong with anything. You'll need to watch your dog when she's done giving birth for signs of distress. She sits down spot of blood dark . While eclampsia is most common after giving birth, it can also occur before birth and while giving birth. What can i do? If they don't, it's called "uterine subinvolution." Your dog may need a course of meds to get better. 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. Question: My dog had two puppies but delivered only one huge placenta is that normal? Any idea what could be causing this? Why? This would be considered a medical emergency. Things to watch for after dogs give birth are eclampsia (low blood calcium levels), metritis and mastitis. She doesnt have fever, diarrhea or vomiting and also the fluid she discharge doesnt have any smell. 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. (Congratulations on seven puppies!) Question: I am planning on adopting a puppy (mutt) whose mother was ten-years-old. Answer: Whelping and nursing takes a great toll on the dog's body. Thank you. Answer: You may be looking at a prolapse. HiCustomer Dogs will have diarrhea for a while after birth. Please have her checked by a vet. So she has two puppies. 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 Pitbull gave birth last weekend. Another possibility is milk fever which is known for causing shaking and fever and other signs in small breeds who are nursing. Vets develop strong relationships with dedicated breeders and are more than willing to help out. Oxytocin is a hormone naturally produced by the dog's hypothalamus, which stimulates the uterus to contract and expel its contents. A reputable breeder I know had a waiting list for puppies and she ended up having just one. Eating a lot and drinking a lot. Best wishes! good day. She's been licking and cuddling a lot with pup but now after all day of doing that she's moved away on the other side of the whelping pool, he did just start crying and now she's back with him I'm such a worrier its her first liter my first owned my first dog pregnancy my first new born pup and dog mommy. The puppies will need to be fed a milk replacement product such as Ebsilac. Im worried We cannot go to vet because of Corona Virus. Is this because she gave birth? She's In Pain Some readers may know that giving birth is no walk in the park. She dont eat and very week. Her two last closest to her bottom are enlarged. I'm now bottle feeding the pups. How can you help your dog give birth? What should I do? My yung chiuahua gave birth two days ago. My chihuahua gave birth a month ago and she has started to spot again. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on February 05, 2015: Sorry, I work and not always able to go online and respond. Are there any medical problems that I should anticipate? He does walk on her own, just looks a little weak. Normal temperature is 99-102.5. 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. Is this normal. I've never ever seen a dog not eat table food before. She has been throwing up for the past two days (but still continues to eat food, even her own vomit) and now is having diarrhea. The normal things and behavior you'll notice after your dog gives birth. You may need to intervene if this puppy is nursing, having difficulties with accessing the mother, or if it appears weaker than the others. He also open her Stomach and didnt sow anything. She also whines some times and keeps scratching the couch. Your dog has intense contractions/straining for more than 20 minutes without a puppy being delivered. The abnormal signs of infection or distress you'll need to look out for. The first few day after giving birth, mother dogs are extremely busy. The shrinking of the uterus causes cramps, and she may be panting for this reason. Answer: She sounds emaciated, it's not normal for a dog who recently gave birth to waste away like this. And sometimes she doesn't want to breastfeed her puppies but she's fine, is it normal if a six days old puppy having a runny nose? Symptoms and Types Poor maternal behavior Restlessness, nervousness Disorientation Panting, whining Vomiting Diarrhea Clumsy walking, stiff gait Facial itchiness it's also important that she eats and drinks to produce milk. It is late at night for a vet and The inky emergency vet is in another town. .Garages sales, online fundraisers What do you do if you don't have money to take you dog to the vet? Question: My dog is breathing funny when feeding her puppies. My dog had puppies;14 of them and it has been a week since. 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