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Why is my nursing dog panting, pacing, and weak after birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Standard Schnauzer | Female | unspayed | 15 lbs

My older schnauzer had puppies 3 weeks ago and has started acting odd. She paces back and forth, pants constantly, and she can't seem to run anymore. Please help!

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 28th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Little Bit. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. Nursing dogs can develop a condition known as eclampsia. This is when the calcium level in the blood drops too low due to the demands of nursing the pups. It is most common in small breed dogs several weeks after giving birth. If this is the case, it can be very serious and requires treatment. I hope this information helps!

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