Pet Information > ASK Experts > Dogs > Reproduction > Pregnancy/health

Pregnancy/health

18 11:59:14

Question
My year and a half pitbull just gave birth to 5 puppies a few days ago, one died at birth. Its her first time, and she doesn't seem to healthy. She is really skinny, and she is not eating. She drinks milk and water, but thats about it. She is also still leaking blood from the birth. She is away from her pups right now. Im really scared for her life, we don't have a vet or even money to see one. If you know of any home remedies please let me know.

Answer
Hi Hector

First off, take her off the milk.  Dogs can't digest cow's milk and it will give her diarrhea. Which in turn, will cause her to dehydrate. Fresh water is the best.

She needs to be on a quality puppy food supplemented with raw organ meats (heart, kidney or liver).

If she was in poor health before breeding, chances are the pups took what little she could offer in the way of nutrition.

Good luck