[Medical Tips] Dealing with postpartum convulsions in dogs

Pay attention to calcium supplementation for bitches before and after delivery

The main reason why female dogs have postpartum convulsions is because during the lactation period, a large amount of calcium in the dog's body will disappear with the mother's milk. Therefore, if the number of puppies is too large and the number of sucklings is too frequent, it may cause the female dog to suffer from postpartum convulsions.

1. Susceptible pets: Lactating female dogs

2. Symptoms: Generally, this problem occurs suddenly in dogs. There are no obvious symptoms beforehand. The dog will show symptoms of mental agitation. The sick dog will be worried, timid, and occasionally scream. The gait is unsteady and the breathing will be relatively tight. Symptoms of convulsions soon appeared, with intermittent or tonic spasms in the muscles, stiffness of the hands and feet, a shaking gait, and even lying on the ground. Some dogs with more serious problems will also experience symptoms such as high temperature, difficulty breathing, accelerated pulse, foaming at the mouth, and the visible mucous membranes may turn blue-purple. From the onset of symptoms to the onset of convulsions, the shortest time is about 15 minutes and the long time is about 12 hours. It passes quickly. If severe cases are not treated in time, they may die in 1 to 2 dawns.

3. Treatment: If the frequency of convulsions in the female dog is relatively high, it will be difficult to achieve relief by extensive calcium supplementation alone. Effective. Therefore, certain adjustment methods are needed. If the owner can inject himself, he can inject 10% calcium gluconate 5-20ml into the dog. The injection speed should not be too fast. At the same time, intravenous injection of pentobarbital 2-20ml can be done. 4 mg/kg body weight or chlorpromazine hydrochloride 1.1-6.6 mg/kg body weight (this is a muscle injection) can control the problem of convulsions in dogs. Then compensate the bitch with an appropriate amount of calcium every day and get more sun.

If there are too many puppies, it may be suitable to replace them with goat milk powder

4. Maintenance during the recovery period:

Reasonable calcium supplement every day is essential, and it is necessary to wear the dog appropriately when going out

5. Tips:

1. Even if the dog lacks calcium, However, the amount of compensation must be reasonable, otherwise it will be counterproductive.

2. In order to prevent the occurrence of postpartum convulsions, complementary supplements should be taken before delivery. For calcium work, adequate amounts of calcium, vitamin D and inorganic salts should be provided in the food.

3. If the number of litters is large, it is not suitable for female dogs. If there is stress, the owner may wish to replace breast milk with goat milk powder to relieve the stress of the female dog.

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