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My dog is twitching and can't walk after puppies. Is it low calcium?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | 14 lbs

My dog had babies about about 2 weeks ago and is now panting heavily and cant walk her bodies twitching really bad mainly her front legs. She can't move her back ones at all they twitch a little. She did this same thing last time she had babies.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 20th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Cookienear! Cookie needs to go to a vet immediately and be evaluated for hypocalcemia, which is low calcium. This is a serious condition after giving birth in some dogs. Once the diagnosis is conformed the Vet will give Cookie an injection to raise her calcium and prescribe medications. I hope this helps and i wish Cookiebear the best!

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 4th, 2018

    Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I am concerned that her calcium level is too low. This is a common presentation known as Periparturient hypocalcemia or Eclampsia. This can be a life threatening complication and should be treated as soon as possible. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine Lady so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. If her calcium level is too low, I would recommend hospitalizing her and administering calcium through an intravenous solution with fluids. The sooner she is seen and treated the better chances you have of turning this around with a good prognosis. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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