Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 2 months old | 10 lbs
My dog just had her puppies last night and she is trembling like she’s cold and won’t stretch out so her puppies eat. Should I worry? she is very attentive to them whereas she wants them with her at all times and she cuddles with them. She hasn’t drank any water or ate. It’s been 7 hours since labor ended.
1 Answer
Published on May 13th, 2020
Hello. Is this Khaleesi's first litter? She may just be inexperienced, & probably still a little uncomfortable from her labor. As long as she is very intent on carry for her babies, she may neglect herself for a day or so. When she gets hungry, she will leave her babies for a few minutes. Give her a little more time. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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