My nursing dog is weak with diarrhea. Does she need calcium?

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My dog Millie (cocker spaniel) who's 1& a half yrs & gave birth to 7 puppies on 3-6- 2018 All 7 puppies were healthy. During her pregnancy our vet recommended to give her "Kawu calcium phosphorus" tablets morning & night.I stopped giving after she had puppies. She didn't have any problem for more than a month & a week ago I noticed that she's having diarrhea & looks kind of week. She eats her meals. When taken to the vet he suggested to continue the Kawu calcium phosphorus tablets.please help. Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If you are worried a dog will have low calcium the supplement would need to be given AFTER the puppies were born while she is nursing. In order to confirm that is why Millie is sick your Vet should do a Calcium level on her blood. The diarrhea could be making her weak and diarrhea can be from worms. Also a fever from a uterine infection or mastitis can make her sick. I am glad she is eating but if your Vet hasn't examine her I would have that done to be sure that all she needs is the calcium tablets. It is a bit odd to have a low calcium 4 weeks after giving birth. i wish you the best!

My nursing dog is weak with diarrhea. Does she need calcium?

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