New mom dog stuffed up and throwing up snot. Should I worry?

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My dog gave birth to puppies 2 weeks ago and now she sounds stuffed up and threw up this morning. The puke was clear in one spot and looked like snot in the other spot. Should I be worried. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 40 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

One episode of vomiting and a little stuffiness (as an isolated incident) is usually not a cause for concern. However, since Josie is current nursing a litter of pups, I would tend to be more cautious about how to go about her care. The safest thing to do would be to have her checked by a vet for the presence of any sort of illness. You definitely want to make sure that the puppies are getting all of the appropriate care and nutrition required to grow into young and healthy dogs. At home, you can certainly check her temperature rectally (99.5 - 102.5), check her gums or moisture and pinkness, and check her skin for elasticity (when you tug on it, it should return back to its original position relatively quickly) as an indicator of hydration. Hope this helps.

New mom dog stuffed up and throwing up snot. Should I worry?

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