My dog delivered yesterday, this morning was panting, nesting (digging in her blankets) whining and acting frantic, I took her to the vet, who administered 2 injections of calcium, and said her calcium was low (hypocalcimia, aka "milk fever"). This quieted her down, but the panting will not subside. She is nursing a litter of 4, and the vet noted she is really producing a ton of milk. She gave Cal-tabs and advised two a day, I started feeding her cottage cheese with her feedings, and I just want to know how other people have handled it? Can you make it through calcium problems in the mother and still nurse? I hate to think of having to make her stop nursing. Is panting the least of my worries, and she'll be ok? I know to watch for tremors and if she acts worse again. I want to know how to keep a handle on it. A friend with dogs suggested giving her TUMS...can you give too many when a dog is nursing? The dog by the way is a beagle, two years old, this is her first litter.
2007-01-13 15:34:08 · 2 answers · asked by sadiesmom 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
you don't want to add more calcium to her diet than what your vet has reccomended. if you think she's getting into trouble again take her back immediatly. the panting is a sign, but if she's been doing it continously it may be the least of your worries. this can turn dangerous for mom very fast. you should call the local er vet and ask them and when and if you should bring her in to have her calcuim rechecked. they can do it right there in the office. sounds like you're doing all you can, and bred her ok. but keep in mind she's had trouble now and should be spayed after this litter for her own health. good luck
2007-01-13 15:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by cagney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow what the vet directs. If question, call the vet. I would not give ANY medication without the vet's approval. Congratulations on the new litter.
2007-01-13 15:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋