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teresa20051969 · 01-28-2006, 12:28 PM

i need some help. my female is nursing her first litter, they where born january 19 th. today she is panting like she is thirsty and she is restless. going in and out of her cage and running around. i think she was biting one of the puppies because it was crying. i have her on puppyfood because she is nursing. is she lacking something in her diet for her to be acting this way? i called the vets but they are closed. could someone tell me what to do?

011011 · 01-28-2006, 01:39 PM

You need to call and get her to a vet ASAP.It could be eclampsia. I would get mine to a vet. There has to be someone you could call. Or a 24 hour vet?
Has she been doing this all day? How many puppies is she nursing? The list of questions could go on. I have had eclampsia it is not a good thing they will get very restless panting, fever running around then to staggering and collapse.Anything beyond normal behavior shoudl be looked into!

red98vett · 01-28-2006, 01:44 PM

011011 Is RIGHT ! I'm not a breeder but a member here described those same symptoms very recently - you need to go to the VET ASAP - IF yours is closed - find an emergency vet ....
They can give her a calcium shot but you need to ACT NOW.....

I hope the breeders see this....actually - I hope you are at the vet as I type this ....this can be fatal.

GOOD LUCK !!!

When you have time after you get your mommy better....Go to this thread to read up on this - http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ight=eclampsia

it's pretty scary but if you catch it in time - she should be ok....

YorkieShadow · 01-28-2006, 01:45 PM

Oh how sad. some thing must be wrong for her to act that way. It could be her or maybe some thing is wrong with one of her puppies. I would take them all in to get checked. please keep us posted on this. I hope all is well.

janedks3406 · 01-28-2006, 01:52 PM

my maltese had this with her last litter, and it was the most scareiest thing i ever had to witness, she shook, she had seisures, she had a bad fever, she could not stand on her own, we got her into the vet, he had to give her 3 shots of calicium before she snapped out of it, he then had to give us iron supplements, and she could not feed her babies after that because it would have killed her.........................so please a vet as soon as possible! please keep us posted

011011 · 01-28-2006, 01:58 PM

When I took mine actually it was right after she had her pups she kept panting then got up and left her box, I knew right away what it was took her in an she had to have IV calcium.I kept the pups off her for 2 days then returned them to nursing with supplement feedings and more added calcium to her diet.(she did have a fever of 103)

bugaboosmom · 01-28-2006, 01:58 PM

I agree you must get her to a vet asap. Take the pups from her and set them up in a nursery. get ready to start to care for them until mom can.

011011 · 01-28-2006, 02:09 PM

I should add we only had 2 puppies that is why we let her go back to nursing them. first one would nurse while I fed the other one and we rotated.

teresa20051969 · 01-28-2006, 02:16 PM

she seems to be back to normal. we locked her in her cage with her babies and now she seems to be ok. i let her outside to run and i think it might be because she wants outside. i think it was anxiety but if it happens again, i'll get her straight to the emergency vets ASAP. thanks alot

teresa20051969 · 01-28-2006, 02:22 PM

oh i forgot to mention, my friend has some calcium pills she said she would give me so i can give it to her because her dog was like that so i'm going to go get those pills

Marlee · 01-28-2006, 02:25 PM

I hate to be a trouble maker, but I would like to know what you are waiting for? This condition can come on so quick, and can cost you not only your puppies, but the mommy to. Is there a reason you dont feel it is importian enough to take her in now? I mean by waiting you could be making the biggest mistake ever. Dont wait, go now, it could be your furbabies life, and that is not worth the risk

red98vett · 01-28-2006, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the update - now that you're back - did you read the link I posted back at the beginning of your thread ? Please go read up on Eclampsia - and maybe it will help you know the signs....

I actually think she needs to be seen by a vet - do you have a weekend vet lined up or an emergency vet to go to in case she starts doing this again ?

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Originally Posted by teresa20051969

she seems to be back to normal. we locked her in her cage with her babies and now she seems to be ok. i let her outside to run and i think it might be because she wants outside. i think it was anxiety but if it happens again, i'll get her straight to the emergency vets ASAP. thanks alot

teresa20051969 · 01-28-2006, 02:34 PM

no i don't think your a trouble maker or i wouldn't be here asking for advise. my dog is acting ok and maybe it was just my imagination but she seems ok now. she is feeding her babies and acting normal. i WILL take her if i see a EM vet if i see anymore signs of trouble. i love my dog and i wouldn't put her in any harm. thanks for being concerned, i'm glad there are people there to help me

red98vett · 01-28-2006, 02:37 PM

Here's more information so you can be ready if she has any trouble....http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ight=eclampsia

teresa20051969 · 01-28-2006, 02:56 PM

yes there is a EM vet and i called them and they seem to have no concern. they said if there are anymore signs to bring her in and they would check her out. they seem to have no concern. this is my first litter and from other stories i have read on here, i'm alittle anious

01-28-2006, 12:28 PM	#1
teresa20051969 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 134	question about nursing mother i need some help. my female is nursing her first litter, they where born january 19 th. today she is panting like she is thirsty and she is restless. going in and out of her cage and running around. i think she was biting one of the puppies because it was crying. i have her on puppyfood because she is nursing. is she lacking something in her diet for her to be acting this way? i called the vets but they are closed. could someone tell me what to do?

01-28-2006, 01:44 PM	#3
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	011011 Is RIGHT ! I'm not a breeder but a member here described those same symptoms very recently - you need to go to the VET ASAP - IF yours is closed - find an emergency vet .... They can give her a calcium shot but you need to ACT NOW..... I hope the breeders see this....actually - I hope you are at the vet as I type this ....this can be fatal. GOOD LUCK !!! When you have time after you get your mommy better....Go to this thread to read up on this - http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ight=eclampsia it's pretty scary but if you catch it in time - she should be ok.... __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE! Last edited by red98vett; 01-28-2006 at 01:47 PM.

01-28-2006, 01:52 PM	#5
janedks3406 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada Posts: 627	my maltese had this with her last litter, and it was the most scareiest thing i ever had to witness, she shook, she had seisures, she had a bad fever, she could not stand on her own, we got her into the vet, he had to give her 3 shots of calicium before she snapped out of it, he then had to give us iron supplements, and she could not feed her babies after that because it would have killed her.........................so please a vet as soon as possible! please keep us posted __________________ Peeka~Emerald~Heale

01-28-2006, 02:25 PM	#11
Marlee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Caldwell Idaho Posts: 956	I hate to be a trouble maker, but I would like to know what you are waiting for? This condition can come on so quick, and can cost you not only your puppies, but the mommy to. Is there a reason you dont feel it is importian enough to take her in now? I mean by waiting you could be making the biggest mistake ever. Dont wait, go now, it could be your furbabies life, and that is not worth the risk __________________ Marlee Bridget's Mommy Bridget 's Romeo

01-28-2006, 02:37 PM	#14
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Here's more information so you can be ready if she has any trouble....http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ight=eclampsia __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

01-28-2006, 01:39 PM	#2
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	You need to call and get her to a vet ASAP.It could be eclampsia. I would get mine to a vet. There has to be someone you could call. Or a 24 hour vet? Has she been doing this all day? How many puppies is she nursing? The list of questions could go on. I have had eclampsia it is not a good thing they will get very restless panting, fever running around then to staggering and collapse.Anything beyond normal behavior shoudl be looked into!

01-28-2006, 01:45 PM	#4
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Oh how sad. some thing must be wrong for her to act that way. It could be her or maybe some thing is wrong with one of her puppies. I would take them all in to get checked. please keep us posted on this. I hope all is well.

01-28-2006, 01:58 PM	#6
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	When I took mine actually it was right after she had her pups she kept panting then got up and left her box, I knew right away what it was took her in an she had to have IV calcium.I kept the pups off her for 2 days then returned them to nursing with supplement feedings and more added calcium to her diet.(she did have a fever of 103)

01-28-2006, 01:58 PM	#7
bugaboosmom Luv My Bug! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california Posts: 1,573	I agree you must get her to a vet asap. Take the pups from her and set them up in a nursery. get ready to start to care for them until mom can.

01-28-2006, 02:09 PM	#8
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	I should add we only had 2 puppies that is why we let her go back to nursing them. first one would nurse while I fed the other one and we rotated.

01-28-2006, 02:16 PM	#9
teresa20051969 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 134	she seems to be back to normal. we locked her in her cage with her babies and now she seems to be ok. i let her outside to run and i think it might be because she wants outside. i think it was anxiety but if it happens again, i'll get her straight to the emergency vets ASAP. thanks alot

01-28-2006, 02:22 PM	#10
teresa20051969 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 134	oh i forgot to mention, my friend has some calcium pills she said she would give me so i can give it to her because her dog was like that so i'm going to go get those pills

01-28-2006, 02:34 PM	#13
teresa20051969 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 134	no i don't think your a trouble maker or i wouldn't be here asking for advise. my dog is acting ok and maybe it was just my imagination but she seems ok now. she is feeding her babies and acting normal. i WILL take her if i see a EM vet if i see anymore signs of trouble. i love my dog and i wouldn't put her in any harm. thanks for being concerned, i'm glad there are people there to help me

01-28-2006, 02:56 PM	#15
teresa20051969 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 134	yes there is a EM vet and i called them and they seem to have no concern. they said if there are anymore signs to bring her in and they would check her out. they seem to have no concern. this is my first litter and from other stories i have read on here, i'm alittle anious