I have to agree with BamaFan about giving Tums and about antibiotics. I am been raising yorkies for over 13 years. Tums is calcium carbonate is it is not the right form of calcium that nursing mommas need. Actually calcium carbonate should never be given to dogs with kidney problems and unless you are 100% sure your bitch does not have any kidney problems then you could be doing more harm than good. The bitch needs a calcium supplement for at least 8 weeks and Tums are not for long term use. It could be damaging to the momma. Yes, vets recommend them but I feel a toy breed it much more likely to be harmed if not given the proper supplement. I recommend Pet-cal that can be bought at most Vet's offices or Doc Roy's Healthy Bones that can be bought at Revival.
I always have antibiotics on hand for the momma after she has pups. The new momma's temperature must be monitored closely. If the temperature goes above 102.5 then she needs antibiotics and should be taken to the vet if the temperature goes any higher. New mommas often get a stopped up mammary gland and that can lead to mastitis. If the back teats start getting hard then the momma needs antibiotics immediately.
As for momma not eating, if she ate a lot of afterbirths then she probably does not feel well. I hand feed my mommas sometimes for several days after they have pups. I have a female now with 10 day old pups that will not eat unless I put the food in the whelping box and hand feed her. She has a good appetite but she is majorly spoiled. My females get dry puppy food mixed with canned Pedigree puppy food and a few egg noodles and some yogurt. Scrambled egg and cottage cheese can also be added to their diet. It is essential that the momma eat at least 4 times a day with the last meal being right before bedtime. |