My dog is nursing puppies. Why is she so tired all the time?

Yes, if Luna is very tired and lethargic after giving birth, I would have her seen by your vet right away as there are labor-related complications and nursing complications that can cause illness in the momma dog.

Yes, that’s normal. Mattie should be spending most of the day and night with the puppies at this point. When they get several weeks old she will leave them more but it is normal for mother dogs with new puppies to only leave them to potty and come right back to stay with them. If she’s eating and drinking and the incision looks normal then this is nothing to be overly concerned about. If she seems dull, not eating or inattentive to the pups then bring her in for a recheck. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Lack of energy can be the sign of many things that go from just being tired to actually representing a problem like due to pain for example. If he is otherwise fine, I recommend you keep a close eye on him for now. If there is no improvement within the next 2-3 days, have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

She may have an infection in her uterus or a retained placenta that is making her feel bad. It is best to get her checked as this may cause her to be sick and not take care of the puppies. You can start supplementing the puppies with mills replacer if she is not sitting long enough and make sure they stay warm if she is not staying with them

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Loki! I would have Loki seen on emergency or right at 8 am. I would want to be sure that there is no uterine or mammary gland infection, no retained puppies and that her calcium is normal. Low calcium is serious. If you have the ability to bottle feed the puppies until you can get Loki to the Vet then do that , if you don't then let them nurse. I hope this helps and I wish Loki a speedy recovery!

Its reasonable to give er a few days and see if her behavior starts to improve, as long as her appetite is normal, she's not having any vomiting or diarrhea, her breathing is normal, and she will get up and walk to greet you when you call her. If she won't get up on her own, or is she's showing any other symptoms, you need to take her to the vet. If it's just that she's more tired, etc, give her a few days. If its not improving in the next 3 or so days, take her to your vet. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach !

I think you may be talking about her ribs. If she looks different to you and is acting different I recommend having a vet perform a physical examination on her. Without a physical exam it will be hard to say if anything is wrong. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach