If you notice this breathing at other times, it may be worth having her checked out by a vet in case something is affecting her nasal passages. we live over 2 hours fromnearest vet service so hope to find answers on here. Question: My dog gave birth recently, is it normal for her to have diarrhea 4 days after she gave birth? Dogs suffering from eclampsia usually show lack of coordination and convulsions, in addition to excessive panting or very fast breathing. Her crying and walking around is normal? What should i do? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on April 20, 2015: Good to hear mom and pups seem to doing well health-wise. Do you have any advice? After giving birth, expect the mother dog to have a brown/black/dark green discharge known as ''lochia'' for a few days. may I know the reason why? After giving birth, a dog's immune system may also be lowered which makes them more prone to opportunistic bacteria. 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. Are there other options. It sounds like there may be something bothering her perhaps something going on in her rear end. However, she has not stopped painting. Please take your dog to your vet. Just curious as to why. What complications should you watch for after your dog gives birth? The preparation stage of whelping usually lasts between 6-12 hours, but can be as long as 36 hours (especially for a first time mum, or a nervous dog). Shes been fine eating and drinking loads. Symptoms and Types Poor maternal behavior Restlessness, nervousness Disorientation Panting, whining Vomiting Diarrhea Clumsy walking, stiff gait Facial itchiness She also gets one puppy and carries it around in her mouth then takes it back ? Should I be alarmed by the panting and heavily breathing? Very attentive to her pups, and is eating and drinking. Answer: She should be checked out by a vet. If her temp is over 103 ( normal is 100.5-102.5) or the heavy breathing continues, I would suggest getting her into a vet right away ( take the pups with you). Have you taken her temperature? The frequency of pooping and the amount of accidents you describe sounds like something must be going on. 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. Question: My mini Chihuahua gave birth by C-section a week and one day ago. The puppies may suffer from ingesting toxins passed in the milk, so they should therefore be hand-fed. My dog gave birth but after 3 weeks she cant walk again , what can i do to help her ? 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. Hi my dog gave birth 3 day's ago but she's always panting ,hot, her breathing is really bad it's very loud, she's not really sleeping or eating much I don't have money or a way to get her to a vet please help me I fear she may be dieing and I don't know what to do!. 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. I know vets are pricey so anything to help me help her would be great. Here are three of the more common post-partum complications in dogs. I am.worried. If placentas are not expelled in a timely manner, they may cause infection of the uterus (metritis). Best to see the vet to play it safe as eclampsia can be life threatening. She still has been nursing fine and taking care of her pups, drinking water, going to the bathroom. Your dog should be very hungry by this time and should be expected to eat a lot. She May Want You Around Less. My dog gave birth to 11 pups 2 days ago she now has alot of red discharge and a hard lump in 1 of her nipples any advice would be great. Stage I labor has gone on for 24 hours without producing a pup. What do you think happened to her? my dog had her first litter of puppies 2days ago. The vet is also not sure what is wrong with her. Is it normal to not have an appetite this many days postpartum? This may be a sign of an infection (see "metritis" below). My dog went into labor the night before and all day yestureday, this is her first litter of puppies. We also found that her RBC count and hemoglobin count is less. Is it something to worry about? Keep food and water near the mother so she will eat and drink without worrying about leaving her pups out of sight. You may notice that your dog is gaining weight and her mammary glands are becoming more prominent. Please have her checked by a vet. You can easily see and feel. 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. Shes keep moving away from them, has very little interest in them? But today see all things are scratches many times is it normal? The main symptoms are restlessness, lack of interest in pups, a stiff gait, trouble standing, muscle spasms, fever, panting, rapid breathing, and seizures. My two year old Shih tzu gave birth 5 days ago. I have been very adamant that I didnt want her to have puppies. During the first day after giving birth, panting is normal because the mother dog is exhausted, and all the puppies crawling over her may cause her to feel overheated. 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. And she ate 3 placentas . On the 4th she had one more puppy is this normal. If you notice something that is abnormal, even if it is not listed here, do not hesitate to call your vet. Have a blue meral and great pyrenesse mix and she 2 days ago she gave birth too still born pups she now pants often and has blood on her hind legs looks thin other than that she eats drinks and goes out side to potty she doesnt seem to be to far off from just being tired is does this seem normal. So we got an iron infusion done yesterday. its now Saturday and she is trying to hide in a corner or under the bed and drawing the towels up under her, like when she went into labor. My chiweenie gave birth to three puppies around 10:30am. Placental sites should normally shrink after delivery and return to normal size, a process known as "involution." During this time, she should be attending to her pups as they're vulnerable. Ask the breeder if the mom was good with the pups and reared them normally without any particular problems. 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. Steady strong contractions have continued for over half an hour without producing a pup. 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. All breeders should keep in touch with their vets after mother dogs have whelped. Do canines go through PP as women do and "shed" like when our hair falls out when PP?! There are several possibilities, but it's always best to consult with your veterinarian if something doesn't look right. Thanks! We have doubled her food but she still acts like she is starving. Pups may need to be hand-fed if there is an abscess or gangrene. Very worried. A vet visit should help sort this out. Other important topics, such as diet and general care, can also be addressed. This stage can continue for up to 12 hours or so. 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. Should I go to the vet? Before she gave birth she wouldnt have an accident inside the house and now its just too much? Sometimes, after the stress of giving birth, encysted parasites can be activated which can lead to diarrhea post-partum. If she is eating very little, it sounds like she's not taking in enough calories to support lactation (milk production). The normal things and behavior you'll notice after your dog gives birth. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Three pups didn't survive, they died one after another 24 hours apart. . Shes constantly pooping everywhere but she wasnt like this before she gave birth. You should have your dog seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. While eclampsia is most common after giving birth, it can also occur before birth and while giving birth. Answer: You may have a "runt of the litter." The uterus expands during pregnancy to prepare for the birth; postpartum healing begins after the birth. Make sure she is in a quiet stress-free area and that you don't allow too much commotion. While you are on the way, try to keep the tissue lubricated with some sterile KY jelly to prevent it from drying out. Born. Dogs may appear restless, pant, tremble, vomit, and exhibit nesting behavior. These signs may include scratching at her bed and looking for a safe place to have her puppies. Those can be present in puppies born from dogs of any age. My female rat terrier had 6 pups and the pups seem fine. 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. Please someone help me what is wrong??? Question: My dog gave birth six days ago. if she doesn't have an appetite, what is the likelihood that it's due to a retained placenta? My dog had puppies five days ago and She is throwing up white mucus what could be wrong, Hi my lab had 9 puppies 3 days ago. I guess she is exhausted by breast feeding .please help. On top of this, dogs who eat the puppy's placentas may get diarrhea too due to dietary changes. She's so skinny already. Is there something I should be worried about? It might help to have her go outside and remove the puppy while out and replace it with a stuffed animal if she was particularly clingy to it. About one to two teaspoonfuls of plain canned pumpkin (not the pie mix) can help firm up the stools. A vet visit may be in order to see what is going on with your dam. I mean, would the odor be truly noticeable? Should i be worried? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on May 12, 2020: Jeanne, a nasty smelling discharge may be a sign of an infection. If the panting continues, it is worth investigating, as it may be a sign of an after-birth complication. It looks like shes ready to give birth again, but nothing has happened. Mother dog now has powerful hormones that evoke protective behaviors. Should i be worried about that also? Certainly, this warrants a call to your vet. 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. Hi, my dog just had a puppy today. What's going on with my dog? Please i am scared. My chihuahua gave birth to 7pups 2days ago. Please give your vet a call and ask about what options you have. I hope she had her pups and you were able to see your vet. Expect her to be uncomfortable during contractions, just like a woman would be. In addition, the symptoms typically become apparent in the first 40 days after giving birth, and rarely occurs during pregnancy. Please see your vet if the diarrhea worsens and persists. We have been doing this since 3am, so about 7hours now. 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? Oxytocin is a hormone naturally produced by the dog's hypothalamus, which stimulates the uterus to contract and expel its contents. Thsnk you. 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. If your dog isn't peeing after surgery, there may be different reasons for this. Important Note: If your dog gave birth and is exhibiting signs of illness, go to your veterinarian promptly for a thorough hands-on examination and assessment. We will look over some of the normal behaviors. Stage I normally lasts 6 to 12 hours - the dog will exhibit nesting behavior and her temperature will drop. Canned food can be given to dogs after giving birth. She panting alot she won't eat im not sure if this is normal? 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? Learn about what is normal or abnormal in your dog after she gives birth. Throwing up. This is an inflammation of the uterus caused by a variety of reasons. Is this normal? Shes nursing her pups well though. Gave Birth April 1st.8 pups. This is for two reasons: 1) Some dogs are so excited to come home they may wolf their food down and vomit it back up. Hey there my healthy 5 year old chihuahua mutt gave birth to her second litter of 3 pups on the 26th Friday night. Her labor to me seemed hard and long lasting, about 4-5 hours. Answer: If she just recently gave birth, she may be too busy attending to her puppies. This discharge should not have any odor, and the mother dog should not show signs of illness. Your dog may pant or breathe heavily while pregnant for several reasons, including being too warm, being excited or worried, being in pain, eclampsia (low blood calcium) and other underlying conditions, such as heart or lung disease. She had a liter of 4 pups 2 years ago and ended up developing eclampsia. Many possibilities. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on February 24, 2017: Care credit is an option. In an article for Petplace, veterinarian Dawn Ruben explains that the mom should resume eating 24 hours after giving birth to the last pup. Any idea what could be causing this? My chiwauau gave birth to 6 puppies 3 days ago pee smells strong should i be worried? This is even more important if we do notice problems after mother dog whelps. Dida Frances Dumalan on December 09, 2019: My dog is bleeding and can't eat after giving birth. or from eating the pup's placentas. It is often seen in small breed dogs with large litters. She has a vaginal area out not in as normal dogs .vet didn't thonk she every get pregant ive had her three yrs this is firzt time pregant .she has dark red blood spotnot puddles or alit . She has a rash covering the underside of her body and isn't interested in eating. 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. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. She started with loss of appetite, she has been way busy paying more attention to the pups. However, the soft stools should subside after a few days. The shrinking of the uterus causes cramps, and she may be panting for this reason. My funds are very limited but ill spend everything i have to help her. How come my dog is panting fast still after two days. Thanks in advance. By week 4, the puppies can be felt by palpation. she has not cleaned her self very well. Checking the rectal temperature can indicate fevers associated with infections. Its been 3 days after delivery . Sometimes a dog can die after giving birth. The normal body temperature for dogs is 101.0-102.5 F (38.3-39.2 C); when it drops below 100 F (37.8 C) the mother will go into labor within the next 24 hours. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on June 15, 2020: Please note, all complications after a dog giving birth needs to be assessed by a veterinarian. 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