My senior dog is not jumping and losing hair after having puppies. Why?

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Hi. My female dog, almost 10 years old, had a litter of 4 puppies about 6 weeks ago. She hasn't been sick or anything, but since she gave birth, she hasn't been jumping onto furniture or running around very much. She is also losing a lot more hair than we think she should. Is this normal because of the pregnancy or is this something where we should be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 11 months old | 45 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

These are not typical of a dog after having a litter of puppies. Her age and having difficulty jumping make me think she may be painful from arthritis. Hair loss can be caused by a range of things, including stress, decreased nutrition, mites, fleas, allergies, infection, etc. I would recommend starting with a good physical exam with a veterinarian who may be able to determine what is going on.

My senior dog is not jumping and losing hair after having puppies. Why?

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