2007-04-18 04:25:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She will eat and gain it back. you have to understand she just gave birth to alot of babies. My dog done the same thing and know she is a horse!
2007-04-18 04:29:35 · answer #1 · answered by delite 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take her to a vets NOW not when the pups are rehomed, she could have an infection. Oh and with such a mixture of rottie / husky / staff - do make sure you tell all puppy homes that they must bring any dog that needs rehoming back to you at any point in the future, because without very knowledgable homes those pups are going to potentially be quite some handful. You will have to home those pups with great care - that is if you find anyone suitable in the first place. Most people that can handle a dog like that would want a purebreed rottie, husky or staffie.
2016-03-18 03:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many owners that have whelping females put the females on puppy food to help with the weight loss and increase their vitamins intake. They do need more calories at this time and puppy food is an easy way to give it to them. Make sure that you wean her off of it quickly, when she is finished with the puppies or you could end up with a very chunky girl and that's not a good thing either.
2007-04-22 03:14:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give her puppy food while she is nursing the pups. I would feed her 3 times a day with the puppy food. She also needs to have lots of water so she will keep producing milk for her pups. If you think she can eat more than 3 times a day then feed her. She will not get fat and she needs the higher calorie intake for the pups and herself.
2007-04-18 04:31:27 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I hope you will get her to the Veterinarian WITH her pups within 14 days for a checkup. Is she a good and interested mother? I know you are concerned that she has lost much weight, there may be more to the problem. Is she eating? Does she seem ill, listless and/or lethargic? If you have ANY questions, it is extrememly important at this time to call your Vet. It is imperative now since she is nursing her pups, that she be given good, high quality food, like the Science Diet. It is SAFE. Dry food is best, but maybe the canned version will be more attractive to her. Make sure she is getting the highest quality of nutrition now while she is nursing her babies. Watch the babies carefully, if they are not getting enough of her milk, you may need to supplement with a special kind of milk that your veterinarian will direct you to. If you have questions, call your nearest vet ASAP. Good luck and PLEASE keep us posted.
2007-04-18 04:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by Annmarie B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dog had eleven puppies her first litter...she was drained. diidn't even have enough nipples to feed them all at once...she became malnurished very quickly with that many pups. It really worried me. My vet had me give her vitamins which you can get over the counter) and also gave her either puppy formula or puppy food while she was nursing as puppy food has extra nutrients...but check with your vet before doing this as different vets have different advice. I found doing this my dog shaped back up in a timely fashion.......
2007-04-18 04:31:13 · answer #6 · answered by misstic_fire 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is perfectly normal for your ***** to look very skinny after giving birth. Try giving her dog milk formula it will help her gain wait and will also give her more milk for her puppies. Outside of that make sure she has plenty of food and water. she may not want to eat for a day or so because she is very weak but be patient with her and give her plenty of attention. she will be alright
2007-04-18 04:45:47 · answer #7 · answered by amy w 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to double what you usually feed during this time. what she eats is extremely important, not only for her, but her pups too. you can also go to the pet store and buy a milk replacer that is used to feed orphaned pups and give that to her. that will definetly help her put on some pounds. While you are out, go make that wellness check up at the vet's office.
2007-04-18 04:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by luluswifey4eva 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't really realize a significant weight gain till they are finished nursing.
2007-04-18 04:49:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she has a high protein dog food, (21%or above) and make sure she has her food dish full at all times, ( water too) They also have dog food for lactating Moms...
2007-04-18 04:31:17 · answer #10 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋