My pregnant dog is sick and not eating. Is it labor or a risk?

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Hi, thank you Petco Pet Education Center for your usefull advice on my first question. I've gone to Cookie's vet yesterday, she's in her 2nd IV now, medications were also given,just didn't know what were those, it comes in a package treatment (general approach) since it will cost more to still run some test. Its just sad that since now, she's not yet eating more than 24 hours now. Wanna ask, will it endanger her pregnancy? now that shes weak? or is the refusal to eat also indicates labor? shes almost due. tnx. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 11 months old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Hi. We don't have access to your previously asked questions. Any time a dog is ill, there is a risk of pregnancy loss. The best way to try to prevent it is to provide good supportive care and help the patient recover as quick as possible. If Cookie is ill, it may be hard to tell when she is going into labor. Ideally, the puppies would have their heartrates monitored several times daily by ultrasound to watch for any signs that they are dropping due to distress. She should also be monitored regularly for temperature drops or contractions.

My pregnant dog is sick and not eating. Is it labor or a risk?

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