Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

How to help my dog after stillborn pups? What about her milk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 2 months old

Hey so Princess got pregnant (I was on holiday) and she gave birth to only 2 still born pups we took her to the vet and she’s ok but she is very depressed is there any way I can make her feel better? And will her milk just go away or something or do I have help her o just what her to be happy.

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on July 15th, 2019

The best thing to make Princess feel better is to focus on exercise, playtime and a routine. Her milk will dry up over the next week in general. If you’re not planning on breeding Princess, I recommend to have her spayed. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored