She still has been nursing fine and taking care of her pups, drinking water, going to the bathroom. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on March 24, 2015: If she's not acting normal, please see your vet! What do you think happened to her? Very attentive to her pups, and is eating and drinking. My dog gave birth but after 3 weeks she cant walk again , what can i do to help her ? 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? 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. Is this normal? 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. If she is eating very little, it sounds like she's not taking in enough calories to support lactation (milk production). is it normal for her to have a black liquidy stool? What is my dog's sickness, and how can we help her? Should the discharge increase rather than decreaseor if it has a foul odorit is best to have the dog seen. Is this normal or is there something wrong? I always recommend new moms to see a vet within 24 hours post whelping to ensure there are no retained placentas/ dead pups. 1 answer Answered by David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS Veterinarian This can happen after delivery. If that's the case the pooping should subside, but certainly, see the vet make sure there's nothing else going on. Hi my lab is 8yrs old she had a litter of 10 after the 10 she had lots of green stuff everywhere. Question: My dog gave birth six days ago. The puppies may suffer from ingesting toxins passed in the milk, so they should therefore be hand-fed. Question: My chihuahua gave birth this morning, all went well, 3 pups fine and feeding. 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. She still in the clinic. Perhaps she has a bout of colitis or perhaps she doesn't want to leave the puppies alone and she's mildly stressed. 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. She also started scratching the floor and bitting stuff. An oxytocin injection may be necessary. While you are on the way, try to keep the tissue lubricated with some sterile KY jelly to prevent it from drying out. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on May 23, 2015: The best way to know is having the vet check her out. Answer: So sorry for your losses. This article is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge. It is important to give them time to rest and recover from the birthing process. Born. This is not like her. 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. My dog had puppies a week ago today. 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? She keeps digging and hiding in dark places or inside the cabinet, or under the chair (as if looking for something) . Please help. 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. Exhausted, with lots of pups to tend to, eating may be the last thing on mom's mind. This requires veterinary emergency since it is caused by a decrease in calcium levels and is . The last few days she has a raised temperature after feeding them and her stools have become really soft. She has been extremely needy. This guide will help you understand what common behaviors are normal after your dog gives birth and what conditions require immediate veterinary attention. Question: My mini Chihuahua gave birth by C-section a week and one day ago. Today is Monday and my pit had pups on Friday. It sounds like she is anemic and now running a fever, but it would be important to know why and whether it's related to haven given birth so to make sure she is receiving te best care. My yung chiuahua gave birth two days ago. Friend said hers did same . Using a DAP diffuser may also help relieve the initial stress she may be feeling. Any idea what could be causing this? In the last week of pregnancy, your dog's rectal temperature . Her discharge does have a slight odor, but perhaps it's just the stink of afterbirth on her fur around her vagina? My german sheoherd gave birth over a week ago. It is wet and will supply the liquids necessary to prevent your dog from dehydrating. They seem to be feeding all the time. Sometimes a little less, sometimes she'll eat more. The discharge is dark greenish, brownish, or blackish in color and should not have a foul odor. As exciting as it is to see a litter of newborn pups, keep the whelping area quiet for the first few days. Breeding dogs takes lots of dedication and care (not to mention it can be costly!) it has been 48 hours since my chihuahua gave birth to 5 puppies. My lab had 3 puppies yesterday and had another one today which was dead is this common. Answer: These can be signs of potential eclampsia. Postpartum Healing. When she goes out to bathroom she seems happy then when she come back inside back to head down n depressed. If your dog isn't peeing after surgery, there may be different reasons for this. Is it something to worry about? Antibiotics are needed to treat this condition. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on November 23, 2017: Crystal I hop your dog is feeling better. 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. and vet care is imperative when things don't seem right. For this reason, it helps a whole lot getting an x-ray before whelping so that one can know what to expect next. Should I be worried? lorinagalitchippy@gmail.com on December 17, 2019: Is it normal after 8 days of dog giving birth she is still bleeding? According to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, lochia should be green shortly after whelping and then turn rust-colored about 48 hours postpartum. You vet give your dog a shot to clean her out if there is a retained placenta. Day 22: Dog fetus begins to take shape. Answer: I assume you are seeing green discharge from your dog after giving birth? Due to the chances for dystocia in canines, it's important that breeders remain in contact with their vet to address the issue promptly. It may just be anxiety or exhaustion related to giving birth. 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. Question: One of my puppies is quite a bit smaller than the rest. Should I worry about the vomiting? She has on and off been panting and seems a little restless. Knowledge is, ultimately, power, and knowing the signs of trouble is key. Is this normal? Photo by Chokniti-Studio on Shutterstock. If a dog gives birth and then almost 2 days later is nesting and acting like shes looking for a place to whelp again but isnt panting or showing any signs of labor, is this normal? 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. Finder (breeder, exhibitor, and author of Breeding a Litter), the ingestion of placenta may cause the new mom to have diarrhea. I hope she had her pups and you were able to see your vet. My dog went into labor the night before and all day yestureday, this is her first litter of puppies. The mother has been eating and drinking okay. Should I take my dog in for another checkup? Has she been de-wormed? 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. 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. I don't have the money to take her to the vet what do I do? Answer: Unless, you have changed her diet recently or she ate something new, really soft stools/diarrhea in mother dogs is something you may want to report to the vet, especially if it appears to be persisting. It's just that my bitch is vomiting her food and is two days after birth. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on March 20, 2016: I would suggest consulting with a vet for this. The hormone oxytocin also increases in your dog at the time of birth, and we know that it causes increased bowel motility in humans (1) and rats. Day 16: Dog embryos embed in the uterus lining. 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. Question: My dog just delivered a dead pup. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Checking the rectal temperature can indicate fevers associated with infections. Vets develop strong relationships with dedicated breeders and are more than willing to help out. Only one survived. But there is no change. Her labor to me seemed hard and long lasting, about 4-5 hours. My female Doberman giving birth three puppies 18th march.. 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. We offered this option to our clients who were struggling and this often has saved a dog's life. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on June 15, 2020: Please note, all complications after a dog giving birth needs to be assessed by a veterinarian. The last thing you want is for her to become dehydrated when giving birth. Shes nursing her pups well though. She has been nursing with no issues, she still is drinking a decent amount of water but is shying away from food. All is well now, but every time she eats, she throws up 30 minutes later. Cleaning up the pups may be givs her soft stool? What happens during this wellness exam? Eclampsia, also known as milk fever, is a condition that can occur up to 2-4 weeks after a dog giving birth. We tried eveything we could and it didnt make it. Those can be present in puppies born from dogs of any age. but does drink some . aspirin, so dogs that are aspirin sensitive should be given Kaopectate. Answer: It is not totally uncommon, but often there may be more than one. Was just wondering when she will be clear of any infections. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on April 23, 2015: Unfortunately, the only way to know for sure is having her see the vet. My chocolate lab gave birth 3 days ago, she deliver a dead puppy 40 hours after she gave birth to her first puppies. Im sacred if its normal or something is wrong. Praise her for being around the pups. My Pitbull had puppies 8days ago and she has a brown discharge and a little diarrhea. We already took her to Vet and even stressed that we believed that one out of the 7 births resulted in a placenta not being discharged. The main symptoms are restlessness, lack of interest in pups, a stiff gait, trouble standing, muscle spasms, fever, panting, rapid breathing, and seizures. I would give the vet who prescribed the iron infusion a call and provide an update, about her fever and now acting not interested in food. This is an infection of the mammary glands in which one or more of the glands appears hot, red, and inflamed. My chihuahua gave birth to 7pups 2days ago. You may also need to bottle feed if the puppy is struggling. 8 hrs later I took her to the toilet & she had another pup but it was dead & green, She is eating drinking & looking after the pups very well, 24hrs later her face steams really warm & there's no more green stuff just very little Brown discharge. In these cases, you are better off seeing the vet considering that the prolapsed tissue can quickly become devitalized and hard to place back into its correct position the more time that goes by. Recommendations? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on April 13, 2015: Did she see the vet or did you just stop by to pick up those foods/supplements? We showed her to vet and got her a saline and calcium. This happened after giving birth to the puppies. After delivering and many hours went by we had her go out to potty and she had a dead puppy come out. Knowing When Your Dog Is Ready to Give Birth . In an article for Petplace, veterinarian Dawn Ruben explains that the mom should resume eating 24 hours after giving birth to the last pup. I guess she is exhausted by breast feeding .please help. I'm so worried that she might die. Sam Shepards from Europe on May 31, 2019: These things always make me a little uneasy. I would be worried whether she may still have to give birth or whether she is breathing hard and grunting due to the presence of pain or a fever. After your cat gives birth to her kittens, her uterus will begin to contract, which could be a reason for the panting. Apply for Care Credit, ask for some family or friends for a loan, do a garage sale, find a vet that takes payment plans. Best to see the vet to play it safe as eclampsia can be life threatening. I plan on calling the vet again but I couldn't wait until morning. my sons 3yr dog gave birth 7 weeks ago she and the puppies have been wormed and for the past 3 weeks she is getting thinner and eating anything eg-material plastic,and in the food buckets as well. . It was her first time and she only had one pup. maybe she has a fever?). Wont eat drinks little. My Dog given birth of seven yesterday, after she had epistaxis or nosebleed, Is that normal? Answer: There are chances she may have a urinary tract infection. Feeding and train g care of pups. Hard to say when a dog would be clear of any infections as sometimes they may linger for some time, but most likely you would notice a problem if you're supervising a lot. Add the heat generated from having all those pups piled around her, and you have the perfect recipe for one hot, tired dog. Answer: No, I wouldn't consider it "normal.''. It begins at first month after the birth of puppies and may last up to five months. Now she has discharge and it has a very nasty odor My dog had 4puppies 4weeks ago and her belly is swollen she had an ultra soynd there r no puppies in her what could be wrong. 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. 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? Answer: The strain of pushing is likely what makes them vomit just as it happens in pregnant women giving birth. She did eat but I believe the placenta she ate made her throw up. 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. What to do or think if my dog is pooping black slimy poop after labor. Her Body Temperature Drops Below 100 Degrees. Heating blankets, pads, and a warm bottle of water may contribute as well. Still, read the signs of trouble below for safety's sake! By reading this article, you are accepting full responsibility for your actions or lack thereof. We keep telling her to go to babies and she does but I'm afraid she might walk off and leave them. Question: Why does my dog want to eat a lot of food a week after having puppies? I would have her see the vet to play it safe. The epimeletic behavior consisting in vomiting the digested food in the presence of puppies was described in postpartum bitches. The first thing on your list should be to have the new mother examined by a veterinarian. How come my dog is panting fast still after two days. 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