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Why is my nursing chihuahua twitching after having puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 29 days old | 2 lbs

My chihuahua is 11 months old has all of a sudden started twitching the top half of her body mainly left leg, she’s had pups 3 weeks ago and was fine up till about 2 hours ago. I gave her pork chop for dinner. She’s letting the baby’s feed and has been out fir the toilet what could be wrong

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2018

She could have a calcium deficiency from nursing the pups and being so young and small herself. If the twitching continues or her condition deteriorates then please take her in immediately since this condition can cause seizures and become life threatening very quickly. It is treated with intravenous medication so a veterinary diagnosis and treatment would be needed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Flo.

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