Hi, our border collie delivered her first litter of 12 puppies on April 19th (3.5 days ago). Please help. 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. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on July 25, 2020: Anytime mother dog appears to act not normal, a vet visit (or at least a call to ask whether the dog should be seen) is important for proper diagnosis and treatment. 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? She had a liter of 4 pups 2 years ago and ended up developing eclampsia. Answer: It could likely be that she is looking for a suitable place to act as her "maternity den." My lab had 3 puppies yesterday and had another one today which was dead is this common. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on March 20, 2016: I would suggest consulting with a vet for this. Some dogs will seem more tired, some may vomit, and some may eat less. A new mother dog may retain one or more placentas, large amounts of blood and fluid, or even puppies in her uterus. Day 22: Dog fetus begins to take shape. 13/06/2011 21:57. last night my dog gave birth to two healthy pups. Is this normal. (She stays inside). My dog Laika gave birth to a litter of 7 puppies 48 days ago . 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. Eclampsia takes place when there is low blood calcium. Answer: It is not totally uncommon, but often there may be more than one. Answer: This is hard to say. Your dog just had surgery. Sudden Drop in Body Temperature (Rectal Temperature Drop) A pregnant Jack Russell experiencing a drop in body temperature. I have been very adamant that I didnt want her to have puppies. What Is Abnormal? However, before you begin reading, be sure to watch this video of a dog giving birth: 1. is it normal for her to have a black liquidy stool? 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. Also, consider that if she was allowed to eat the puppy's afterbirth (placentas), she might not be hungry. While you are on the way, try to keep the tissue lubricated with some sterile KY jelly to prevent it from drying out. 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. The first few day after giving birth, mother dogs are extremely busy. my dog gave birth to 3 puppy's three days ago and now she's discharging blood clo. Is this normal? 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. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. My lab gave birth before 30 days now rashes appeared on her it is normal or abnormal pls reply me. Answer: Whelping and nursing takes a great toll on the dog's body. she has been eating somewhat and drinking little not near as much as prior to having puppies. The discharge is dark greenish, brownish, or blackish in color and should not have a foul odor. Question: Is it normal for a female dog to chase her tail after having puppies? vrry educational answeredall my questions. Question: Is it normal for my pug to vomit up mucus 4 days after giving 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. We are cooking her Chicken with broth and going to mix it in with the puppy chow to see what she does. (She really is a good mom) She started eating a combo of wet and dry food with minimal water. Very attentive to her pups, and is eating and drinking. Swollen, warm to touch. 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). Please have her checked by a vet. An oxytocin injection may be necessary. I have a olde English bulldog she had her pups not sure if she's done some were born with no sack which I helped pups are doin well but she's still panting some I'm not sure if she still has one in her she's got out and drank some water but her entire backside is green she's really panting I figure she's done but the panting worries me. My dog had 5 my pups 4 days ago, at first wasnt really interested in feeding and was being slighty snappy w/ them and growling but now she is calm and licks and loves them hasnt snapped at all only did that for the first night after birth, but now she keeps pacing and looking for something and wont go lay back down with her pups she go check on them but wont stay with them she seems distracted but I dont know by what. Today is Sunday and I have just noticed some brown discharge. Avoid human formulas. is there anything a can do to help her? My labrador retriever has given birth to 2 youngones afterthat she has not taken any food till today its been 7 days now,wt should i do .i alreday met a dr. Dogs do this by looking for secluded places such as closets or under beds and may rip things apart to make such area. Question: My dog just delivered a dead pup. Your dog may need a course of meds to get better. They weighted her at 3.2 kg temp was 38.5 C they have done a blood test and found nothing wrong with anything. Question: Is it normal for a dog to have blood in her stool twenty-four to forty-eight hours after giving birth to her puppies? It was her first time and she only had one pup. Eclampsia can be life-threatening if not treated promptly with calcium (given intravenously). Even with an infection, the choice and correct dosage of antibiotics can be tricky. So she has two puppies. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on September 14, 2019: Aracelicee,your dog is doing very poorly with all those symptoms. Thanks. 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. My chiwauau gave birth to 6 puppies 3 days ago pee smells strong should i be worried? Her labor to me seemed hard and long lasting, about 4-5 hours. 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. I hope she had her pups and you were able to see your vet. If you're unsure how, ask your vet to show you. Generally,when there are infections you would notice a change in behavior and symptoms will appear. Recommendations? By reading this article, you are accepting full responsibility for your actions or lack thereof. Bringing a stool sample along would also be helpful. Sometimes, a messy BM after giving birth is due to mother dog eating the placentas, but report to your vet if she is lethargic and/or not interested in eating. Vets develop strong relationships with dedicated breeders and are more than willing to help out. Now she acts restless, aggressive, shivers and keeps hiding. The Vet did not seem concerned about it and even to the point where they kind of brushed off my concerns. If your dog just gave birth uneventfully, you may be breathing a big sigh of relief, because you think the worst has passed. It begins at first month after the birth of puppies and may last up to five months. The main stimuli eliciting vomiting is the presence of the puppies close to the mother What does it mean if my Herman Shepherd keeps taking one of her puppys to a hole in the yard ? My dog developed discharge with abnormal odor, in large quantity and has loss of appetite after a month of delivery, is this normal ? Is it okay that we give her a lot of food and a milk twice a day? offer her boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. Question: My chihuahua gave birth a week ago to a litter of three. 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. She eats and drinks all the time but is really skinny and discharging bright red? She seems fine. maybe she has a fever?). In an article for Petplace, veterinarian Dawn Ruben explains that the mom should resume eating 24 hours after giving birth to the last pup. But there is no change. may I know the reason why? Postpartum Healing. Complications after your dog has given birth can be serious and scary. Should I take her to the vet? Eclampsia is a serious condition and you should have her checked out by the vet. This is not like her. My pomeriyan gave birth one day ago, but after 24 hrs, she has been panting a lot and lost appetite. Leia, it sounds like your dog may be looking for a "nesting area" basically a den area to give birth. Stage I labor has gone on for 24 hours without producing a pup. Going to the vet to determine the puppies sex? My akita gave birth to a litter of 8 puppies 6 days ago she is losing discharge and have noticed it's bloody like small clots she in herself apart from not producing much milk o am feeding the puppies on puppy milk as well as them feeding on mums teats my main concern is it normal to lose bits of blood still, Hi I have a husky and she just had puppies like two weeks ago but she became vary attached at me follows me every were and she looks very depressed is that normal, my bichon frise crossed laphaso gave birth to 7 pups..they are 4wks old and now shes losing a brown discharge that does smell a little..shes feeding and caring for her pups. Placental sites should normally shrink after delivery and return to normal size, a process known as "involution." Responsible breeders know this all too well. Right now she is hot and digging in her cage. Mostly people who breed for part or their whole income and really want to push it to the maximum. Hi My dog is a blue tick healer / mcnab 3 years old. And advice? You may also need to bottle feed if the puppy is struggling. What makes a dog's gums pale, red or spotty? Panting may be caused by a fever due to an infection, or it may be the first sign of eclampsia. Dogs suffering from eclampsia usually show lack of coordination and convulsions, in addition to excessive panting or very fast breathing. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on January 29, 2015: This is not abnormal. 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. Also it took her 17 hours to quit licking and disregard her dead puppy. 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? For up to three weeks after giving birth, it is normal for the mother dog to have a vaginal discharge known as lochia. i have a jack russell/ Wiener dog, she have birth on the 13th of July and she woke me up several time last night (the 14/15th) wining, i got up to check on her many times and nothing seems to be wrong. She dont eat and very week. She will not eat hard or canned dog food. It is important to give them time to rest and recover from the birthing process. 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. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on May 12, 2020: Jeanne, a nasty smelling discharge may be a sign of an infection. We keep telling her to go to babies and she does but I'm afraid she might walk off and leave them. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on March 24, 2015: If she's not acting normal, please see your vet! 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