My dog had one pup that died. Is her depression and biting normal?

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Lola had 1 pup at 21h00 that we know of and nothing else her belly is flat and the pup died now shestarted biting her breart and she seems very depressed is this normal. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

I would recommend an ultrasound exam or x-ray to check that there are no additional pups yet to be born which could be causing pain and discomfort. She should also be cecked for any signs of fever or infection such as mastitis (milk glands) which may have contributed to the loss of the pup

My dog had one pup that died. Is her depression and biting normal?

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