My dog had puppies 5 weeks ago. She has been whimpering the last 2 days. I don't know what is wrong. The pups are eating food and drinking water. Please help me. I tried everything to help her.
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Your dog continues to whimper and you are not able to help her? Please take her to your vet immediately. If you do not know the problem, you cannot provide any help for her at home. If you continue to delay veterinary treatment, she will only get worse and your medical bill will most probably be higher than if she is examined and receives the correct treatment now.
Does your dog appear thin? Has she lost weight? If so, increase the nutritional value of her food. Don't just feed her more. Some people give nursing dogs puppy chow because it is high in nutrition and calories. Your dog needs both.
Check also the area around the nipples. If the temperature seems high or they seem overly sensitive (she yelps or nips you) she could have milk fever, an infection of the breasts.
Also, does she have a safe, quiet, out of the way place? Are people messing with the puppies all the time? She could be anxious. The puppies have to get used to people, but don't take them to far away from the mom or play with them more than a few minutes at a time. Don't take them in another room.
If nothing really jumps out at you as the problem or if you think she has milk fever a vet visit is in order.
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