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Originally Posted by RoxieHart  I'm not sure if this is normal or not, so I thought I'd ask. Roxie seems to have a slight fever. I can feel the heat radiating through her fur and she just feels plain hot. Is it normal for a dog's temp to be raised for a couple of days after whelping? When I took her to the vet on the 19th right after she whelped, she checked out fine.
Also, she's whining a LOT if I am not constantly petting her. As in, every minute of the day, she has to be in my lap with my hand stroking her, or she has to be in my arms at all times if I'm walking around my house. Maybe this might just be because she gave birth and has no puppies to show for it so her hormones are wacky..? She's extremely attached to me now.
And lastly, she has never panted.. not during labor, whelping, or post-whelping, but she has been shivering constantly. Any ideas? I googled a ton of info but she doesn't have any symptoms of uterine infection or anything else. Her appetite is excellent, no limb stiffness, she's energetic, no abnormal discharge etc..
Sorry if I sound crazy! I'm just very concerned and/or paranoid. I was so upset about her dead little boy and I will literally die if something happens to Roxie. (I do plan on calling the vet in the morning anyway.. but just thought I'd mention it here first) |
Hi Elyse - Aww, it sounds like Roxie is having a tough time with the loss of her puppy; at least that's what I would attribute her whining & attachment to you being from. I'm not sure about the fever/heat you feel, but I know some panting comes along with milk production/nursing. Does she have any milk in her? I suppose you would have noticed if she were feeling full or engorged, so I guess that's not the problem. I'm just grasping at straws hoping to help. I hope you can get her to the vet today and will let us know how she is. I'll pray that it is nothing serious and that Roxie will be back to herself very soon. Give her a hug from me...........and one for you too.
I'll check back later for an update.