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My dog gave birth recently and won't eat or drink. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 45 lbs

It's been 12 hours since my ladi gave birth to 10 puppies . She drank a couple sips but won't drink or eat. What do I do

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Answered By Britni Miller, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 12th, 2017

If Ladi recently had puppies and isn't eating or drinking, I would be concerned that she either has a puppy stuck (dystocia) or that she needs fluids, or may have low calcium. I recommend taking her to her veterinarian to be evaluated. Sometimes they just need a calcium supplement, but she may also need x-rays to make sure all of the puppies are out. Also, anytime a dog is pregnant and lactating, it is recommended to feed them puppy food due to the higher nutritional values. If she isn't on this, I recommend switching her.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 7th, 2020

    I'm concerned Whity could have a severe post-partum infection. If she won't nurse her puppies, they will die without supplement feeding from you with puppy milk. It's also very serious she won't eat. You need to take her and her puppies into a vet immediately.

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