My dog just had puppies and is sick. Is this normal? What should I do?

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My dog had 7 puppies 9 days ago. She's been having diarrhea, panting and slobbering a lot, been pretty tired, and she just threw up a bunch of what looked like undigested food. I took her rectal temp and it was 100.5. And her nipples look kinda bruised. Should the pups keep nursing? Is this normal? What should I do? My vet doesn't open till 8 am. Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 55 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Loki! I would have Loki seen on emergency or right at 8 am. I would want to be sure that there is no uterine or mammary gland infection, no retained puppies and that her calcium is normal. Low calcium is serious. If you have the ability to bottle feed the puppies until you can get Loki to the Vet then do that , if you don't then let them nurse. I hope this helps and I wish Loki a speedy recovery!

My dog just had puppies and is sick. Is this normal? What should I do?

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