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Originally Posted by bettycno  Thanks! Well she has 2 puppies and I thought room temp had to be around 80 since they are so little but once I read your post I changed the room temp to 70 and the digging stopped. But isn't that too cold for the babies?
About eclampsia, what other signs should I look for?
I've been trying to monitor her as much as I can and noticed babie was not crying while nursing anymore, but she does cry at random times, but her brother seems to be the quiet one. Now momma didn't do much digging but kept waking me up last nigth.
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I would keep the room temperature around 75 for now, 80 is to hot for the mom and 70 is too cool for the pups. I always leave a small fleece blanket in the whelping box for the pups.
Eclampsia can come on really quick. Usually they will act real restless and then as it gets worse they will start shaking and finally they will get stiff and unable to walk. It is very important to make sure your momma is eating well and does not miss a meal. My momma always have food available and I also give them three big meals with dry puppy food and canned Pedigree puppy food or Healthy Digestion. Their last meal is around 10 p.m. Here is an article that explains eclampsia:
Eclampsia (Puerperal Tetany, Milk Fever, Hypocalcemia) in Dogs
Anyone that breeds should always keep on hand a product called Oral Cal Plus, sold at Revival Animal Health. It is a fast acting calcium and could save your mommas life if she does have a eclampsia attack.