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Originally Posted by Juliesmommy  To start I am not a breeder. I took in a breeder surrender and found out she was pregnant. That was 6 weeks ago. Her baby boy was born last night. He weighed in at 4oz which is apparently fine. I am worried about mommy. She has been panting a lot today, but refuses to drink. Is this normal? I have never had any of my babies give birth and am totally lost. I don't have kids myself so I cannot even relate. Puppy seems to be nursing, but is more vocal than I expected. Every time Julie moves he whines. Is her panting normal and do newborns whine frequently if the mom moves? |
Panting is normal during the first few days after whelp; due to hormonal changes within her body.
Other's have given great advice.
Calcium supplements may or not be given, but usually not necessary with a litter of one, but always advisable with a litter of 3 or more.
I would suggest keeping Oral Cal Plus on hand in case of an emergency animalrevival.com.....that is if eclampsia should manifest itself in your girl.
There are a couple of whelping recipes, posted as stickies at the top of the breeder forum.
A pup usually will only whine when it is chilled. More than likely that is why your pup cries when mom moves.