Is it okay for my pregnant dog to eat chips? When to worry during whelping?

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(1) Can I give my pregnant dog plain potato chips? She is really fond of it... (2) Her weight is 14 kg. Is it too much for a pregnant dog. (3) How will I know if during her delivery she is in a danger and needs to see the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 11 months and 29 days old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Plain potato chips are not toxic. They should be fine. All treats should be given in moderation. We do not want too much salt in a dogs diet. So as a treat here and there they are fine! I've attached a handout I wrote for my clients about when to worry during whelping. I hope it helps and I wish Nancy the best! Stages of Labor: -Stage 1 tends to start 10-24 hours after temperature drop (usually below 99 F). -Stage 1: nesting. Can persist for 3-24 hours before abdominal contractions begin -Stage 2: Visible abdominal contractions. FIRST PUPPY SHOULD ARRIVE WITH IN 1-2 HOURS. -Stage 3: passage of placenta. Usually occurs within 15 mins of passing puppy. If it does not happen, don’t worry. When to worry/Call: -Strong contractions > 45-60 mins without birth of a puppy -Weak and infrequent contractions >4-6 hours without birth of puppy ->4-5 hours between puppies (after birth of first puppy without birth of the next puppy). On average a puppy is born every 45-60 mins. HOWEVER, the mother can often rest for several hours between puppies. This rest period is NOT associated with contractions and usually doesn’t exceed 4-6 hours. -If one puppy is born and she is having VISIBLE contractions for >2 hours without 2nd puppy. Recommend calling around 1 hour mark to talk to someone. -Failure to enter active labor (contractions) 24-36 hours after rectal temp falls below 99 F -Mother is in obvious pain: biting at vulva, crying) -No puppy within 2 hours of seeing green vaginal discharge -No puppy within 1 hour of seeing clear fluid from vulva (rupture of allantochorion) -No puppy within 1 hour of seeing a clear/water filled balloon at vulvar lips (puppy is in birth canal)

Is it okay for my pregnant dog to eat chips? When to worry during whelping?

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