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011011 · 10-17-2006, 08:49 AM

I have experianced eclampsia 2 times never want to again.One time with a rat terrier and the other time a yorkie.I have had it right after birthing though.Vet thinks it is drawn out during whelping?
Josey is on calcium tablets from the vet,he did not think tums would be good enough and did not want her to have any problems so he said to cover all bases he felt better with the calcuim tablets.It is a little grainy but I mash it well then mix it with the pudding 2 times a day. Only about 20 dollars for a months supply.I had pups a few days before you and Julz. 4 pups and they are about 14 oz now.
Mine are starting to eat a little gruel as they have been found in moms dish more than once, so I have been offering a puppy gruel 2 times a day and they love it gives mom a break also. Yours may or may not be ready for food yet,you could try as that would help your momma alot.
A couple here raisies springer spaniels and she had eclampsia with her 4 pups they kept her for 2 days (at the vets) then sent her home told the owner the pups can nurse ,and she was back in 2 days later for another IV treatment they had to take the pups off her,they wrapped mom up so they could not feed and left the pups with mom to tend to.The mom was much happier that way also her babies were not taken from her,they could just not nurse.
It is a very scary thing and pretty easy to recognize if you know your female.Mine have never had the staggers just the dry mouth ,breathing fast and uneasyness you can see it in their eyes also,and usually a high temp.
Glad things turned out okay.Good luck mom will be glad to see her babies!!!!

10-17-2006, 08:49 AM	#21
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	I have experianced eclampsia 2 times never want to again.One time with a rat terrier and the other time a yorkie.I have had it right after birthing though.Vet thinks it is drawn out during whelping? Josey is on calcium tablets from the vet,he did not think tums would be good enough and did not want her to have any problems so he said to cover all bases he felt better with the calcuim tablets.It is a little grainy but I mash it well then mix it with the pudding 2 times a day. Only about 20 dollars for a months supply.I had pups a few days before you and Julz. 4 pups and they are about 14 oz now. Mine are starting to eat a little gruel as they have been found in moms dish more than once, so I have been offering a puppy gruel 2 times a day and they love it gives mom a break also. Yours may or may not be ready for food yet,you could try as that would help your momma alot. A couple here raisies springer spaniels and she had eclampsia with her 4 pups they kept her for 2 days (at the vets) then sent her home told the owner the pups can nurse ,and she was back in 2 days later for another IV treatment they had to take the pups off her,they wrapped mom up so they could not feed and left the pups with mom to tend to.The mom was much happier that way also her babies were not taken from her,they could just not nurse. It is a very scary thing and pretty easy to recognize if you know your female.Mine have never had the staggers just the dry mouth ,breathing fast and uneasyness you can see it in their eyes also,and usually a high temp. Glad things turned out okay.Good luck mom will be glad to see her babies!!!! Last edited by 011011; 10-17-2006 at 08:52 AM.